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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
Linda Shaw Conneautville, PA
My mom was diagnosed with mucinous epitheal ovarian cancer in January of 2007. After undergoing numerous surgeries and chemotherapy she seemed be doing very well! In 2009 when she was finished with chemotherapy, she was scheduled to have a check … Continue reading
Susan Engels Houghton, MI
My mom’s name is Susan Engels. She was diagnosed with Stage 3C ovarian cancer on December 23rd, 2009 at the age of 49. She spent almost three weeks in the hospital after having major surgery that involved removing cancerous tumors … Continue reading
Aileen Coleman Fairport, NY
I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer during the birth of my second son through a repeat cesarean section. Just after delivery, the surgeons noticed a tumor on my left (not found in any prenatal ultrasounds) ovary which they removed and … Continue reading
