My OB-GYN Told Me It Was Nothing to Worry About — But It Ended Up Being Ovarian Cancer
Fortunately, I wound up with a supportive team of healthcare providers who helped me get well
Fortunately, I wound up with a supportive team of healthcare providers who helped me get well
As a young mom and recent immigrant to the United States, I thought my life was moving and changing quickly — but cancer was moving even faster
I wasn’t taken seriously until I developed symptoms of organ failure
I wish doctors had listened to me, and I wish I’d known to advocate for myself
I learned how amazing collaborative doctors can be and I was able to prioritize what makes me happy
Though long, heavy and painful periods affect my daily life and prayer rituals, I still find the beauty of God’s mercy in the everyday
After years of living in shame, I’m now a mental health advocate who embraces her culture and identity
As a colon cancer survivor turned advocate, I see the role luck, self-advocacy and privilege played in my diagnosis and treatment
I hope more of us will donate their brains science to help improve medical understanding of this complex organ
As a young melanoma survivor of color, I advocate for awareness and sun protection for everyone
Puesto que soy una joven sobreviviente de melanoma de color, promuevo la concientización y la protección solar para todos
It wasn’t until I met my husband that I realized I needed to put myself — and my health — first