BRCA Family History and My Story
On June 23rd, I had surgery #3/4 for the BRCA mutation. I always thought being proactive and saying, “Goodbye” to the girls was the way to go. Surgery went well.
Thought It Was My IUD, But It Was Stage 3a Fallopian Tube Cancer
Summer 2019, 37 years old, I started getting fatigued, having bladder control issues and
It All Started With Nipple Discharge
I was 39 turning 40 when I began having random nipple discharge. I had four children at the time ages 10, 8, 5 and 1. Multiple doctors told me it was probably just a clogged milk duct. But I never could breast feed so that didn’t make sense to me. I tried to nurse my first baby for 3 months but never
Excuse me Ma’am, you Must be in the Wrong Place. I was 21, Pushing my Stroller with my 6 Month Baby. Going for my First Mammogram.
Excuse me ma’am, you must be in the wrong place. I was 21, pushing my stroller with my 6 month baby. Going for my first mammogram.
At 35, I Was Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer
I was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer at the age of 35, October 26, 2020 to be exact, and found out 2 1/2 weeks later it was Stage 2B and we would need to do chemo.
Did You Ever Self Diagnose?
In 2018 I had noticed my menstrual cycle had changed. At first, I chalked it up to my a
Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer at 28 Years Old
My name is Lauren McMasek and I was diagnosed with clear cell carcinoma ovarian cancer when I was 28.
It Started When I Found a Lump in the Shower
My journey first started on 14 July 2001, when I found a lump in my left breast whilst having a shower.
Every Patient’s Journey is Unique, and their Feelings are Complex
As a genetic counselor for the last 10 years, I’ve counseled patients about their cancer risks and guided them through the genetic testing process.
5 Year 3a Ovarian Cancer Survivor
I am Vicki a 5 year stage 3A GCT Ovarian cancer survivor.