Hi my name is Traci, I’m married with two kids. Brett, 14 and Shyan, 11, they are my world. Here’s my story: It starts on my 12th birthday, when after spending entire day ill & “crampy” I went to restroom to see that I was now a “woman,” as they …
Read More »Pattiann’s Story (Cervical Cancer, Ovarian Cancer)
I started having problems at the age of 16. I had heavy menstrual cycles pain. At 17 I went to see a gynecologist who examined me and placed me on birth control. At 21 I had continuous lengthy periods along with extreme pain. I found that I had cervical cancer. I …
Read More »Jackie’s Story (Cervical Cancer, Endometriosis)
My name is Jackie. I live in Illinois with my three kids and husband, and I am a manger at Hardee’s. Here my story… I had just turned 17 when I found out about endometriosis. I didn’t know much about it or why I was so young dealing with something …
Read More »Sheena’s Story (Cervical Cancer)
Not too long after turning 30, I went to my gyno to see if there was something I could do about my awful periods. They had been heavy and horribly painful for as long as I can remember. I already had children, and my husband and I were satisfied with …
Read More »Debra’s Story (Cervical Cancer)
I was diagnosed with cervical cancer on the seventh of June this year 2013, following a routine polyp removal operation. Being diagnosed was the worst fear I have ever experienced, but I thought to myself this will not beat me. Following this operation I was sent for a MRI scan. Following …
Read More »Michelle’s Story (Cervical Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis)
My story began in 1997 with many changes occurring in my life at this time. I was a single mom, just graduated from high school the year before, and I was looking as to what my future was to hold. Being a young woman and a single mom already stacked …
Read More »Jennifer’s Story (Cervical Cancer)
I had cancer and this is my story! It was nine years ago that my GYN called and told me the results of the pathology report. I sat, unable to breathe, as he told me,”You are cancer free!” All the cancer was removed as a result of the surgery I …
Read More »Brandy’s Story (Cervical Cancer)
I started receiving pap smears in 1997 at the age of 14 due to a diagnosis of endometriosis and recurring ovarian cysts. I never had any issues with them up until 2008, however, two years after the birth of my oldest daughter (by the way I was told due to …
Read More »Tammi’s Story (Cervical Cancer)
It started when I went to my ob/gyn check up. I was 5 months pregnant, and Dr. Gonzelez (my doctor) said, “I think there is something wrong, but at next visit we will do an exam to make sure everything is okay.” So the next exam came and I got …
Read More »Carey’s Story (Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer)
I have all the above. I have been fighting cervical and breast cancer. I also fight chiari, fibromyalgia, degenerative disk disease, seronegative spondyloarthropathy(RA type), adenomyosis and endometriosis, MS, and of course anxiety. I also may have chronic horrible constipation, which the doctor is considering removing my colon. I am only …
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