I am a Stage 3B Cervical Cancer Survivor. I created this blog in an effort to raise Cervical Cancer Awareness. I was 28 when I was diagnosed with advanced Cervical Cancer and my story is a long, painful & inspiring one. Cervical Cancer is not talked about but it touches the lives of every single woman out there. We need to start talking about this cancer because it is not rare and it does...
Nicci Talbot is a freelance journalist, copy-editor and the author of seven non-fiction books on health, wellbeing and sexuality. She is Women's Health feature writer at Suite101 and writes for a number of magazines and websites including Need2Know, Hamlyn, Amorata Press, More, Wellbeing, Scarlet, Practical Parenting & Pregnancy, and healthmango.com. She has a BA (hons) degree in English...
Dr. Helen Troncoso received her Bachelors Degree from Rutgers University and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey. Always a beauty (and brain) queen, she is the current Ms. New York America 2012, and was Ms. New York Belleza Latina 2011, where she placed as 1st runner-up in the Ms. Belleza Latina International 2012 competition. She is...
The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF) was established in 1991 by the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO) to promote public awareness about the prevention, early detection and treatment of gynecologic cancers. SGO, with approximately 1,200 members, is the only national professional organization for gynecologic oncologists. All SGO members are members of the Foundation.
Gynecologic...
My name is Lily and I am 27yrs old. I am a survivor of Ovarian Cancer and have recently been diagnose with Cervical Cancer. I am in a relationship with the most AMAZING MAN in the world name Charlie. My favorite color is blue and I love to run alot its a stress releiver and I love to watch the Golden Girls I know WOW hu!!!!. I am proud to say I am a CHRISTIAN and lover of the upmost...
I'm 46, a mom of four, 16 and 27 year old boys, and 5 and 6 year old girls. I've usually been in fairly good health, up until the age of 38, when diagnosed with cervical cancer, and pregnant with my oldest daughter. I had a historectomy done after my 5 year old was born, about 6 weeks later, and been cancer free. Four years ago, was hit, auto accident, as a result, a little discomfort in my left...
My name is Patti Murillo-Casa and I'm a Cervical Cancer and Obesity Survivor. I've been married for 13 years to a wonderful man who I love dearly. I have a supportive family and amazing friends. I call them my cheer leading squad because no matter what I do or what I'm going through they are always there cheering me on.
Last year I embarked on a weight loss journey to...
I am a Cancer Survivor, was diagnosed with cancer when I was 2 years of age. The Lord, has kept me around for another 23 years. I have found my purpose, which is to help those that have gone through some hardships just like I have. I have a blog where I share my thoughts and knowledge and I give people hope and inspiration.
Recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer and off work while I go through treatment (surgery, chemo, radiation). I am 43, married for 17 years to Brad, and we have 2 boys - Zach is 14 and Carter is 11. I run outdoors year round and have done 3 half marathons (one in the snow). I want to do a full marathon at least once. I plan to spend time outdoors walking or running as I go through my treatments.
I'm a healthy, vibrant and joyful person who owns a Pilates & Gyrotonic studio near the beach in Santa Cruz CA. Never having been sick in my life, I was shocked to find a lump in my right breast in June 2008 and was diagnosed with Stage 1 Grade 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer. I had a lumpectomy in June 2008 and the aggressive cancer spread to lymph nodes requiring a second surgery in...
