In 2017, I was diagnosed with stage one ovarian cancer solely because I persisted with my healthcare provider. I underwent surgery and chemotherapy. My DNA was checked, revealing that I had Lynch Syndrome. Six and a half years later, I became quite weak and required a wheelchair. I went to …
Read More »Diane’s Story (Breast and Ovarian Cancer)
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2010. I had a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiation. On May 9, 2011, I was certified cancer free. On February 22,2022, I was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. I went through a 6 hour surgery on March 17th to remove all the …
Read More »Kim’s Story (Ovarian Cancer)
Hello, my name is Kim. I am a wife, mom, granny, daughter, sister, auntie, and friend. I am 56 years old. I was diagnosed very unexpectedly at the age of 49 with ovarian cancer stage 3c on December 27, 2013. I am currently in my second recurrence. My story is …
Read More »Christina’s Story (Endometrial/Ovarian Cancer)
I was only 36 years old when I was diagnosed with cancer on October 23, 2015. I went in for an allergic reaction and ended up finding out that I had cancer. At that time, it was a stage 1 and was only in my uterus. A total abdominal hysterectomy …
Read More »Gennie’s Story (Ovarian Cancer)
I am now a stage 3 ovarian cancer survivor since April 8, 2011. At age 50, I had never missed my yearly female exam. I complained to my doctor about a painful knot in my pelvic area and pain down my leg. They sent me to the hospital, where I …
Read More »Are You at Risk for Ovarian Cancer?
Ovarian cancer is not the most common cancer in women, but it’s one of the most deadly. The reason ovarian cancer tops the list of most lethal cancers is because it’s usually not diagnosed until it has spread outside the ovaries where it can’t be easily treated. The key to …
Read More »Rowena’s Story (Ovarian Cancer)
I was sick and didn’t want to admit it, but by the time I went to the doctor I was already at stage three. I was rushed in for a hysterectomy, followed by seven months of chemo plus external and internal radiation. I also went through several cat scans and …
Read More »Jolene’s Story (Breast Cancer, Ovarian cancer)
I have debated writing this story, but decided if I can encourage just one person to stay strong and carry on, then it is worth it. I was a 42-year-old divorced mother of 4 and was working 3 to 4 jobs at a time. In March 2010, I was diagnosed …
Read More »Tammy’s Story (Ovarian Cancer)
What will you do when your life changes in the blink of an eye? When you’re facing the choice to live or to die? Will you stand up and fight, or lay there and cry? My name is Tammy. I was diagnosed on March 28, 2016, with stage 3C ovarian cancer. …
Read More »Elizabeth’s Story (BRCA2 Mutation)
Hey! I’m Elizabeth, and I’m 21-years-old. I just recently found out that I have the BRCA2 gene mutation. Those of you who have had or are currently battling breast or ovarian cancer might know about this. For those of you who don’t know, the BRCA 1 & 2 genes are …
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