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My name is Maia, and this is the first time I have wanted to write my own story of my medical journey. Usually, my mom writes it, but 10 years is a big deal. I’ve spent the last 10 years sick and growing up. It’s hard to write this because …

My story starts 48 years ago, I was 4 years old when I was diagnosed with leukemia. My treatment included chemotherapy, radiation and blood transfusion. After treatment, I was in remission and cured. Then at the age of 41, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My treatment included having my …

I was 28-years-old and had just moved to Bellefontaine, OH with my boyfriend and his two kids. I needed to get a new primary care doctor since I had moved over two hours away. This new doctor said that she could do my annual Pap as well. So that’s what …

September 13, 2012 This was the day that my cancer nightmare began.  I was treated initially with Fludarabine, Cytoxan and Rituxan, keeping it caged until February of 2021. That’s when my levels were consistently climbing, and I got a fierce abdominal pain which was identical to what I had when …

I was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago. I had double mastectomy and hysterectomy because I have the BRCA2 gene. I also take a hormone blocker! When and will I feel better and have energy? This is rough!!! Sonja OK Submitted 02/24/2023

Two years ago I was told I have fibroid tumors, and one year ago, I had them removed. I was told the doctors did find a tumor, but it was benign. Now, I worry whether I have some other type of cancer because my back is always hurting and I’m …

I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in October 2020. It started with optic neuritis and some memory problems. Thankfully, I had no serious issues that other MS warriors experience for years before getting diagnosed. I have been on Copaxone and Tecfidera and am currently taking Avonex. I am doing okay, …

It was the summer of 1974 and I was getting ready to start college in my hometown of Chicago, Illinois; but that summer changed everything for me. I had my first known seizure when I was 17-years-old. My doctors have told me that I probably won’t see a cure in …

It was February of 2022, and although I didn’t know it, my life was about to change. After three trips to different ERs and multiple people thinking I was making stuff up or over reacting; I got my first CT scan. This revealed a 7 cm tumor in my right …

My story is intended to be one of encouragement and of strength for those faced with tremendous adversity. A little background: my paternal aunts faced breast cancer before I did. They did not survive their diagnoses. I was urged to start having mammograms at 35. This saved my life. I …