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Fight Like a Girl’s collection of Power Stories are written and shared by real women who have overcome or are still fighting cancers, chronic illnesses, or other life altering adversaries every day. The stories found here are a source of empowerment, hope, and education through the discussion of signs, symptoms, treatment processes, inspirations of strength, and individual experiences of each warrior’s personal and unique fight. Survivor stories are equally powerful, written by women who now advocate for others still in the fight.

Read the inspirational stories below to find the support you need in your battle, or the encouragement to share your story with us. Immerse yourself in our community of warriors and join in — we can’t wait to meet and celebrate you.

Nikki’s Story (Breast Cancer)

My mom is a two-time survivor. She was diagnosed at 37 and 52.  My sister is an ovarian cancer survivor at age 29.  Both grandmothers are also survivors; one of them is still fighting as she continues chemo and radiation.  Because of my strong family history, I get a mammogram …

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Sharon’s Story (Breast Cancer)

Sharon's Story (Breast Cancer) LR

Yep, yep… Here it is. I was always an attention-getter but not like this ;).  I was 38 years old when I was diagnosed.  I had no family history and was very healthy. I was a professional dancer… No, not THAT kind…sorry…keeping it light.  We were rehearsing a dance number, …

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Marcia’s Story (Bone Cancer)

My name is Marcia Wearing. I was diagnosed in 1984 with stage four bone cancer (osteosarcoma). I was given a 50/50 survival rate. I was 18 years old at the time, and had dreams of becoming a dancer. I put my career on hold and began a regiment of chemotherapy. …

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Christine’s Fight Like a Girl Story (PCOS)

My name is Christine Medina. For many years I went from doctor to doctor because I believed something was wrong with me, my body and the way it was working. Some doctors were in disbelief, and I truly think that others just thought I was over reacting. Blood work and …

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