Spilling The Teal on Ovarian Cancer
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At the age of 39, I am one of the 3100 women in Canada that will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year.
My journey started in February when I ended up in the ER with what I thought was a stomach bug. A CT revealed a very large mass on my right ovary which had obstructed my small intestine.
A day and a half later I was taken into surgery where they removed the 3.5lb tumor along with both ovaries and my uterus. When the pathology came back it was confirmed... It was cancer.
I was on of the lucky ones; diagnosed in stage one. How a tumor could grow to that size and not spread is nothing short of a miracle.
I am currently undergoing 6 cycles of chemotherapy in hopes that this disease never returns.
Ovarian Cancer whispers... With no reliable early screening and symptoms that can be easily overlooked, it's understandable how 50% of women diagnosed with the disease will not survive past the 5 year mark.
It's time to turn of the volume.
By participating and fundraising for the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope, I’m making ovarian cancer a priority. I'm funding vital research that will save lives, ensuring educational resources and support programs are available for those who need it, and fueling advocacy efforts because everyone deserves to live life to the fullest.
Every dollar I raise supports Ovarian Cancer Canada, the only national charity dedicated to overcoming this disease.
The next big breakthrough in ovarian cancer is around the corner. Please donate to my Walk now or sign up to join me because there simply isn’t time to wait. Together, we can improve outcomes – for good.
Thank you for your support. It means the world to me, and everyone affected by this disease.
