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Community Spotlight: Frieda Weeks
“Follow your heart and stay passionate about your cause.” That’s what Frieda Weeks, founder of Hope for Heather, says to anyone out there who wants to make a difference in the world. Like many others who give their time and … Continue reading
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Cancer survivors share stories
April 25, 2010 A microscopic sea creature – that’s what Gail Foreman was told she may have swallowed while competing in the open swim portion of a triathlon – and that the parasite was making her very ill. “They treated … Continue reading
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Why I Walk
I will walk in the EIF Revlon Walk/Run for Women. I walk for my daughter. Megan was the picture of health, having danced from the age of 3. Megan was 22 when she was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. We … Continue reading
Turn Everyday Shopping Into Everyday Giving
What would you do if we told you that every time you shopped online you were helping the work of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance in our effort to advance the interests of women with ovarian cancer? Well, it’s true. … Continue reading
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Brooke Rockey
My daughter, Brooke Rockey, just turned 18 years old and is having her last chemo treatment as I type this. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer stage 3C almost one year ago. There needs to be more awareness of this … Continue reading
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New Test to See if Ovarian Cancer Masses are Cancerous (Wall Street Journal)
Written by Laura Johannes Doctors and hospitals are getting a new test that many think will help fight ovarian cancer, one of the deadliest cancers, by helping them to more quickly distinguish cancerous from benign growths. The test, which is … Continue reading
Chris’ Story
Every year over 21,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and 15,000 succumb to the disease. The powerful and emotional stories of these women and their families remind us of why we do what we do – work to save … Continue reading
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Jami Myers
I am a nine year survivor of stage IIB ovarian cancer. When I was diagnosed my mother was in her ninth year battling the disease. I was one of the fortunate ones who had a doctor that was paying attention … Continue reading
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Carrie Plemmons
My name is Carrie and I am a survivor of ovarian cancer. It all started when I was pregnant with my first and only child. I went through 14 hrs of labor and the lil’ guy didn’t want to come … Continue reading
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Diana Curry
My mom, Diana, was diagnosed with IIIC ovarian cancer in May 1995. Like so many at this time she was misdiagnosed and the cancer was found by accident. The doctors determined her problem was her gallbladder, a “simple” in and … Continue reading
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March Newsletter
Welcome The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance welcomes two new members to our team – Andrea Glazer and Madiha Khan. Andrea Glazer comes to us from the Jewish Council for the Aging where she served as Director of Development. In charge … Continue reading
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