Cancer is a lonely road best traveled together! “Together” is the only word that comes to mind when I looked at my wife Susan as she confronted the daunting challenge of ovarian cancer. As her husband and soul mate for 40 years, I could not recall a good or bad time when we did not venture [...]
Cancer… a terrifying word to many people. After losing both of my parents to cancer, I am one of those people. To face cancer again through my friend, Susan Evans, who had ovarian cancer, brought those fears to the surface after many years. Yet, it was different with Sue for a few reasons. First, those [...]
How did I end up at 44 diagnosed with stage IV ovarian, peritoneal, endometrial cancers: all primary, what I call a trifecta? I had debulking surgery followed by continual chemotherapy and now 4 years later I have tried 21 different chemo protocol combos to keep the cancer stable. My message to you is simple, listen [...]
I was diagnosed with womb cancer (also known as uterine cancer, or endometrial cancer) on 23rd Dec 2009. I had a hysterectomy in late Jan 2010 and started my chemotherapy 4 weeks later and followed that with 5 weeks of external radiotherapy. My treatment ended in July 2010, 1 week before my 47th Birthday. To [...]
Hello everyone! Last August the story I submitted was put as a highlight story called "38 Years Old and Diagnosed with Stage 4 Cervical Cancer." We have appreciated all the support the Globe-athon organization has given us. Even by putting our story out for a second time reminds my mom of support she has both [...]
Hi, my name is Kathy, and I am a 33-year-old uterine cancer survivor living in Vernon, Texas. This is my story. About 10 years ago, I was in a car accident. Thankfully I was able to walk away, but the ER doctor told me to not ever expect to have children. I didn't take it too seriously. But I [...]
