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Terry Paci Euclid, OH

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I am a 46 year old female, I was diagnosed in 2008 at the age of 43 with stage 3C ovarian cancer. It had started out with me having a … Continue reading 

Cathi Bell West Jefferson, OH

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My story. I am 48 years old. Married for 29 years with two grown children, and two granddaughters. I’ve had cysts on my ovaries most of my adult life. They … Continue reading 

Brittany Castillo Fullerton, CA

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Brittany’s journey through Ovarian Cancer- California, US I remember being in the doctor’s office May 2010 signing my paperwork for the surgery…the doctor gave me the “worse case scenario” and … Continue reading 


Miriam Sprufero Columbia, MD

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My mother was a shining star in life. Beautiful, funny, classy and everything that is good in this world. In 1987, my 54 year old mother was diagnosed with ovarian … Continue reading 

Carolina Gonzales Houston, TX

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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 … Continue reading 

Beth York Castle Rock, WA

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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 … Continue reading 


Alyssa Riege Cedarburg, WI

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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 … Continue reading 

Jolynn Farley Bogart, GA

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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 … Continue reading 

Morgan Alizabeth Brantley

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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 … Continue reading 


Pansy Duke Weston, FL

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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 … Continue reading 

Gladys Johnson Lake Wales, FL

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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 … Continue reading 

Elizabeth Ann Williamson Flower Mound, TX

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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 … Continue reading