Real Women, Real Stories

Katie Finley

Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer Means the Pandemic Isn’t 'Over' for Me

The world may have moved on from Covid, but I’m still fighting to keep myself safe from the virus

I'm Proud to Be the Founder of Moms on Mushrooms

I'm Proud to Be the Founder of Moms on Mushrooms

Microdosing mushrooms has helped me heal from trauma and be more present in my life. Now, I'm helping other moms learn about the benefits of microdosing.

Margie Wilson

My Endometrial Cancer Hid in Menopause

Spotting during menopause isn’t normal. Nobody ever told me that, so I’ve dedicated my life to educating women about critical uterine health issues.

Margie Wilson

Mi cáncer endometrial se mantuvo oculto durante la menopausia

Manchados durante la menopausia no es algo normal. Nadie me dijo eso, así que dediqué mi vida a concientizar a mujeres acerca de asuntos críticos relacionados con la salud uterina.

 Stephanie Walker

My “Small” Cancer Turned Out to Be Stage 4 Breast Cancer

After my shocking diagnosis, I turned to advocacy work to help shine a light on the lack of research regarding women of color and stage 4 breast cancer

Jenna Scott

I Was "Too Young" to Have Colon Cancer

When I was 29, I was told my symptoms were from pregnancy — but a year later, I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer

Jenna Scott

Era “demasiado joven” para tener cáncer de colon

Cuando tenía 29 años, me dijeron que mis síntomas eran de un embarazo, pero un año después, me diagnosticaron cáncer de colon de etapa 4

JoAnn Pushkin

My Cancer Was Missed Because of Dense Breast Tissue

Thirteen years ago, I testified in front of the FDA that women had a right to know if they have dense breasts. Earlier this month, the federal rule finally went into effect.

Ginevra Liptan, M.D.

It Wasn’t Just a Pain in the Neck. It Was Fibromyalgia.

After years of chronic pain, I finally found answers. Now I’m helping others find relief.

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After a Traumatic Vaginal Birth Two Years Ago, I Live with Bladder Leakage

It’s a common problem, but that doesn’t make it less embarrassing for me

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Bladder Leakage Can Feel Like a Full-Time Job, but I Know I'm Not Alone

Pads, pelvic floor therapy and public restrooms are helping me manage this common condition

Lindsey Geddes

After Years of Living with Postpartum Bladder Leakage, I Was Able to Successfully Treat It

Postpartum bladder leakage is very common — but that doesn’t mean you have to accept it