I was diagnosed with Turner syndrome and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. That’s when my life battle began especially for my learning and my weight not to mention my height. I’ve had to learn to live with these conditions I call frenemies. I thank God for having my parents and their support. Then …
Read More »Andrea’s Story (Psoriatic Arthritis)
I was diagnosed Monday after 6 months. Every day for the last 3 months were very painful. My knees were swollen, so it was hard to get anything done at home and spend time with my children. Thank goodness I have a great rheumatologist who knows what he’s doing. Although …
Read More »Kari’s Story (Breast Cancer)
On August 31, 2020, just 4 months after marrying the love of my life I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had gone in for my first ever mammogram in July and opted for the 3D mammogram due to family history. My paternal grandmother died from breast cancer almost 29 …
Read More »Sydney’s Story (Ankylosing Spondylitis)
Hi, my name is Sydney. I am a mom of a toddler boy, I work full time, and I live with ankylosing spondylitis. I was finally diagnosed in February of this year. My symptoms really started after having my son in February of 2020, and I began having what I …
Read More »Jana’s Story (Chiari Malformation 1)
Hi, I am wanting to share my story because of all of you!! So Brave and So Strong!! So… where do I begin? I have had some sort of headaches since I was young. When I was in college I was diagnosed with migraines and put on different types of …
Read More »Judy’s Story (Breast Cancer)
At 4 years old, I almost died from rocky mountain spotted fever and I was in a coma for 3 months. I had brain surgery to stop the seizures I was having. Since then, I’ve had cancer 3 times and a cancerous tumor on my gland. Judy United States …
Read More »Karen’s Story (Breast Cancer)
As a ten year survivor of breast cancer, I feel truly blessed. Even through my scars physically and emotionally, I’m a better person today. Going through the radiation was the loneliest feeling. My bones ached constantly while taking Tamoxifen for five years. With treatment, I went into an instant menopause …
Read More »Stephanie’s Story (Breast Cancer)
I was pretty good at getting my mammograms-because I of a fibrous tissue disease. I was not due to have another mammogram until the summer and it was only October, but my left breast started to look odd in the nipple area. This is the part of my story where …
Read More »David’s Story (Breast Cancer)
1% percent of breast cancer diagnoses are found in males. Hi from the 1%. I was lucky; most men diagnosed with breast cancer find it too late because of the lack of awareness that it is possible for men to get breast cancer. I had a chest CT and they …
Read More »Sue’s Story (Breast Cancer)
On June 29, 2020, I went in for my annual mammogram. I wasn’t thinking about it much, as my mind was consumed with getting ready for our annual 4th of July camping trip. However, during the exam the technician became a little concerned about what she was seeing. A doctor …
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