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Read about women who have walked this path before you. Every story here was shared in someone’s own words, because no two journeys look the same, and every one of them matters.
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Barbara
On January 13, 2026, I received a diagnosis that would change my life—ovarian cancer. What the enemy meant for my destruction, God turned into my
Kim L
Dr. Kimberly Lamke is a mother, a wife, advocate, Occupational Therapist, and the owner of Believe It and Achieve It, a pediatric therapy company. She
Kelly
In my late 20’s I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. One of the lovely symptoms is that it’s harder for hypothyroid patients to drop weight. I
Taran
I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in February. We caught it impossibly early. It really is a God story and a miracle. It was completely
Susan
In August of 2020 during the covid pandemic I was working full-time as a Certified Nurse Midwife in a busy OB/GYN practice. I loved my
Sheryl
“It’s just menopause bloating” I told myself— then I struggled to breathe… “it’s probably covid” I told myself— After 4 hours of tests in the
Audrey
In January 2001 at age 41 I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in both ovaries and uterine cancer as well. I was in total shock
Jana
Hi, my name is Jana, I am a mother of 2, a stepmom of 2, and a grandmother of 7. My journey began on Monday
Lynn
I’d like to upend the ovarian cancer narrative! My only symptoms were intermittent pinching discomfort, reminiscent of ovulation pains, but at various random parts of
Julie
April 20,2015 I went to the dr. Cause my stomach was so tight and hadn’t went down for 2 weeks after abdominal cat scan I
Shelly
Hey all!! My name is Shelly Willis, i am 42 years old and I’m from Shreveport Louisiana!! I am an ovarian cancer warrior and a
Virginia
Diagnosed 06-2021 OC Stage 3c March is my birthday and I always schedule my annual exam for that month, so I remember to get it
Alison
On October 7, 2024, I was diagnosed with stage four ovarian and peritoneal cancer. The day before, I hiked nearly four miles with friends, completely
Marsha
Life was good in 2022, retired, busy Master Gardener, church volunteer and most importantly, grandma to 3 boys. Then, I noticed changes in bowel habits…I
Rosalina
Mullerian/Gyne Peritoneal Carcinomatosis, Diagnosed in 2024. Prior to diagnosis, I was in the healthcare field for over 23 years advocating for hospitals to receive the
Lisa
I just knew something was off, this was 2018. I would swell so badly, the intense pressure in my lower belly, barely eating but gaining
Cheryl
I was diagnosed with Vulvar Cancer in 2017 after seeing many Doctors, they all said it was Lichen Sclerosis. I had a vulvectomy to remove
Rashon
I was diagnosed with Stage 3c Ovarian Cancer on 9/18/23 (Ironically in Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month). I’m fighting to live with everything in me with
Shirley
My plans for July 10-16, 2023, were to celebrate my 45th wedding anniversary. Instead, I started chemotherapy to combat Stage 4 Ovarian and Peritoneal Cancer.
Cindy
So many have asked how I have done so well and survived. Let me tell you my story! I was blessed to have been born