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Carolina Gonzales Houston, TX
Just a week after my 19th birthday, I found myself in the E.R. suffering from exhaustion, feeling very thirsty and unable to stand that horrible pain in my abdomen. The nurses drew my blood three times in a row unable … Continue reading
Beth York Castle Rock, WA
In June 2008 I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. One day I noticed that I was feeling extremely bloated with upper right side pains. This feeling would come and go for a few weeks. As time passed by I began … Continue reading
Alyssa Riege Cedarburg, WI
My name is Alyssa and I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when I was 5 years old and I am proud to say that at 19 I am still cancer free. I went through surgery to remove the tumor which … Continue reading
Jolynn Farley Bogart, GA
The day that my mom, Jolynn Farley, was told that she had ovarian cancer I went for a walk to clear my head. I walked into the gift shop and a necklace caught my eye. On one side there was … Continue reading
Morgan Alizabeth Brantley
In Dec. 2010 Morgan was diagnosed with stage 3 Ovarian Cancer at the young age of 17. She was scheduled to have 6 rounds of chemo. She had several complications during her 3 month battle. She developed blood clots in … Continue reading
Pansy Duke Weston, FL
My mother was a beautiful soul, dedicating her life as a pre-kindergarten teacher to nurturing young children. Diagnosed with ovarian cancer mid 2009 when she was still actively teaching in New York, she moved to Florida so that I could … Continue reading
Gladys Johnson Lake Wales, FL
My wife fought this disease for 2.5 years and never gave up hope. During her treatments she found the time and will to help others from the stories people tell me. She is missed by all that knew her. Through … Continue reading
Elizabeth Ann Williamson Flower Mound, TX
Mother, Your faith has been our source of strength as a family since you left us to be the heavenly father. Not a day goes by that we do not think of you. Many days the tears won’t stop falling; … Continue reading
Chrissy Deutsch Monongahela, PA
I was diagnosed at age 43 with ovarian cancer Stage IIIC on May 10, 2009. My CA125 was in the high 800′s. I was unaware of the symptoms of ovarian cancer at that time. Looking back, I did have the … Continue reading
Elizabeth Dimas San Antonio, TX
My 10 year old daughter was diagnosed last summer. She has been an inspiration to us all as she battled this. She is amazing and now cancer free! She started with abdominal pain that slowly progressed over two weeks, and … Continue reading
Jo Ellen Albert Hiawatha, KS
Happy Mothers Day, Mom. Jo Ellen Albert 12-25-1952 / 09-23-2010 My mom had been going to doctors on a regular basis with complaints of, bloating, weight gain, leg pain, back pain… “feeling pregnant , (ie; feelings similar to fetal movement, … Continue reading
Olivia Everett Eau Claire, WI
My sister Olivia and I only met two years ago – we share the same Dad. Once we connected, we became fast and furious friends – and truly “sisters”. We’ve shared vacations and holidays together and lots of laughs – … Continue reading
