It started with an abnormal Pap smear, then went to dysfunctional vaginal bleeding. I was diagnosed a week before Christmas back in 2004. I went through 28 external radiation treatments, 3 low dose chemotherapy treatments. and 2 brachytherapy sessions. I have so many side effects from treatment. To this date, …

“Don’t blink” In the blink of an eye your whole life can change. That’s where my story starts. From an ordinary normal day to everything being turned upside down. One moment, I am just walking into my gynecologist for a check up; blink… the next thing I know, I have …

It’s been 7 years now since I was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer. I never believed I would make it this long. Initially, in August 2015, I was told I had a hole in my colon and I was dying, and needed emergency surgery because I became septic. I …

The year was 2010, I just started a new career path, my son was graduating from UW LaCrosse and my daughter was finishing her first year at UW Stevens Point. My niece was engaged and set to get married in October. I can’t express how excited our family was. So …