June 26, 2006, I left work early with extreme stomach and lower back pain. I tried a heating pad, I tried a bubble bath, until I finally reached a point where I knew with the amount of pain I was in, and something had to really be wrong. I had my boyfriend at the time, [...]
In 2008, after twenty years of service with the New York City Police Department and ready to enjoy my retirement with my husband, I got the most unexpected shocking news. My doctor diagnosed me with stage IIB cervical cancer. What? I didn't have any symptoms!!! Where did it come from? How did I get it? So [...]
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 [...]
I am 35 years old, I have a beautiful 17 year old daughter and a handsome 11 year old son. We currently live in Jacksonville, FL and we love living the salt life. I started experiencing abnormal pap smears after I gave birth to my daughter. I suffered from heavy periods and it would last for weeks at [...]
As I look back on the past two years-the years when ovarian cancer changed my life, I can appreciate how lucky I am. Originally I was diagnosed with a swollen ankle-six months later the doctors determined that it was ovarian cancer. Needless to say my husband and I were both in shock, but not for [...]
