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Janice Di Luzio-Bard, Erie, PA
I had problems for years. Cysts that came and went. Hormonal issues. Periods missed for months on end. Bowel issues. And so many more. In the six months before my … Continue reading
Patty Folds, Vero Beach
I was told I had ovarian cancer when I was 45 years old. The only thing I noticed was I would get so full after dinner. It was almost like … Continue reading
Rachael Mance, Pflugerville, TX
Just wanted to share my story. Almost thirteen years ago I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Being that I was only 23 years old doctors were really shocked to learn … Continue reading
Kathy Kremer, Fenton, MO
My sister Kathy had always been very active and proud of her nice figure. When her stomach began getting a little bit big she began walking more and eating less; … Continue reading
Lynne Maginnis, Lake Oswego, OR
Lynne Carol Maginnis (nee Fetters) was born on May 22, 1957 in Martinsburg, W.Va. and died on June 14, 2012 in Lake Oswego, OR, of ovarian cancer. She was the … Continue reading
Luci Berardi, Bailey, CO
Luci Berardi is an ovarian cancer survivor, author and speaker. Luci was diagnosed in October 2010 with Stage IV Ovarian Cancer at the age of 42. After going through a … Continue reading
Tina Dodson, Nazareth
I was diagnosed the first time with ovarian cancer was on Thanksgiving Day in 2001. The second time was in 2005. I have been cancer free for 7 years now … Continue reading
Amanda Seyderhelm, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Here’s what I learnt from living in South Africa: pay attention to the tap on the door in the middle of the night. Don’t ignore it. If you do, someone … Continue reading
Diane S. Ceravolo, Ambler, PA
My sister was diagnosed with fallopian tube cancer in November of 2006. Unfortunately, it had spread to the peritoneum and they could only remove the omen-tum. She went through a … Continue reading
Sophia Grace Martinez, Tucson, AZ
My daughter, Sophia, was diagnosed in July 2011 with a rare form of ovarian cancer. She was 5 years old. She underwent two surgeries and four rounds of chemotherapy. The … Continue reading
Laura Fronczek
My story began a long time ago. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 20. I had an ovarian cyst that my doctor was watching for about … Continue reading
Patricia A. Davis Newark, NJ
It started on January 17, 2012, with a visit to the doctors office beccause my mom was just not feeling well. One week later we received the news that it … Continue reading












