My sister Renee was diagnosed at age 49 with ovarian cancer, stage 3 C. Three months before she was diagnosed she told me she felt like she had the flu and was tired. She had taken the flu shot and was told her she should go to doctor. When she started having severe bloating in [...]
Much like Globe-athon, Relay For Life events bring communities across the globe together to raise awareness about all cancers, including GYN cancers, and celebrate survivors. Relay For Life events are the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, which uses the funds to invest in research for every type of cancer, including GYN cancers, and [...]
I was first diagnosed with early stages ovarian cancer in 1995 went through total hysterectomy and 6 month carboplatin. Fast forward almost 17 years to previous diagnosis and I am diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer with cancer in right pelvis, right lung, chest wall (bone) and base of spinal column. I went thru 8 [...]
