I am 22 years old, and in May 2012 my sister (27) and I had prophylactic double mastectomies. My mom had breast cancer at 24 and 38, then ovarian cancer at 55 and 57! Just a year before our surgery we found out that we were BOTH BRCA 1 gene …
Read More »Kimberly’s Story (Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer)
I have been a single mom for thirty years. The dad would show up in the picture from time to time. My younger year’s started out as a struggle anyway. When I was 37 my mother passed away from Ovarian Cancer, she was only 60. It was only then that …
Read More »Anna’s Story (Fraser Syndrome, Ovarian Cancer)
When I was a child, I had been afflicted with many medical issues such as ear infections with four sets of tubes, a stigmatism in my left eye, asthma and scoliosis. At the age of 5, I had been suffering from what they thought was fsgs. But little did I …
Read More »Diane’s Story (Kidney Cancer, Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer)
At age 45, I have battled cancer 4 times. My story with cancer began when I was 17 years old after a trip to the ER because I had the worst tummy ache of my life. I had to be put through numerous tests that showed something I would later learn was known …
Read More »Do Ovarian Cysts Increase Ovarian Cancer Risk?
Ovarian cysts aren’t uncommon in women. The most common type of cyst on the ovary is called a functional cyst. This type of cyst basically consists of a collection of fluid inside the ovary. These cysts are benign, but many women fear that having an ovarian cyst increases the risk …
Read More »Drinking Tea May Cut Ovarian Cancer Risk
Could something as simple as drinking tea lower the risk of ovarian cancer? A new study suggests that it is. Find out why brewing a cup of hot tea could be smart medicine for women.
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