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Christine Chasse, Scarsdale, NY

Christine Chasse

As a child, I knew all I wanted in life was to get married and have kids. But my dreams to be a mother were shattered when in May 2008, … Continue reading 

Karen Ingalls, Tavares, FL

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In early spring of 2008 I was experiencing a bloated abdomen and increasing pant size. I had no pain; no indigestion; no urinary or elimination changes so I thought my … Continue reading 

Mary Jo Flanagan, North Tonawanda, NY

Mary Jo Flanagan

My mother was a young and vibrant 59 years old when she was diagnosed with stage 2c Ovarian Cancer. No family history, otherwise healthy, and only 59. It almost seemed … Continue reading 


Diane Galvan, Bremerton, WA

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In 2004 my mother was working as a sub for the United States Postal Office. She was working crazy hours and my sister and I rarely saw her. The evenings … Continue reading 

Cindy Engle, Freedom, PA

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I wasn’t feeling good for over a year. They kept diagnosing me with colitis. I was taking medicine for it, changed my eating habits however nothing seemed to help. The … Continue reading 

Maria “Nina” Zapata Balencia, Natalia, TX

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My Aunt Maria, Nina as we called her, was at home talking with us. She told us her belly was big and she looked like she was pregnant. She went … Continue reading 


Three Ovarian Cancer Survivors Give Advice

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Three ovarian cancer survivors recently met to share their cancer journeys and to provide words of advice to those who are newly diagnosed. Here’s who they are and what they … Continue reading 

Seana Roubinek, Rockport, ME

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In 2006, I learned that I carry the BRCA1 gene mutation which puts me at a higher risk for both breast and ovarian cancer. Since then, I have had breast … Continue reading 

Amber & Easton Boney, Colbert, OK

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At age 26, I had already been through two surgeries to remove benign ovarian cysts so I was very familiar with the symptoms to look for. My husband and I … Continue reading 


Bethany Buck, PA

Bethany Buck, Ovarian Cancer Survivor

My name is Bethany, and up until a few months ago, I thought I would lead an average life of a young adult with no cares and a naive look … Continue reading 

Marion Belcher-Griffith, Midland, TX

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A woman of great strength, motivation, determination, and the power to PUSH through the the storm describes my Mother. She has carried these traits for as long as I’ve known … Continue reading 

Pamela Thrasher, Hayden, AL

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My name is Pam and I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in March of 2012. I had begun having problems after menopause and I was sent to a gynecologist. I … Continue reading