TEAL Is The New BLACK

My story is simple.  It's something that happens to women everyday yet as normal as it is, it's still not one of those things that happens to you.

In October 2007 at the age of 33 and 3 weeks shy of my first wedding anniversary, I was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer stage 2C.  Ovarian Cancer is the leading cause of death amongst all gynecologic cancers and if it's not caught early your chances for survival are not very good.

After a routine gyn exam, my Doctor ordered a trans-vaginal ultrasound as he felt that something inside me was preventing him from completing his exam.  My ultrasound revealed a mass on my right ovary.  Although he didn't think it was cancer, he immediately referred me to a gynecologic oncologist for surgery.  Scared to death of the word "oncologist" he assured me that this was the way to go, as gynecologic oncologist are the best at getting in and getting out what needs to come out.

October 1 2007 I had surgery to remove the mass, during which my Doctor discovered cancer.  My world would never be the same and I would soon question all that I knew to be true.

I had eight treatments of taxotere and carboplatin chemotherapy, once every three weeks.  I completed chemo in March 2008.  I am blessed and grateful that I was disgnosed before my cancer spread to the point of no return and I am grateful to be in the care of one of the most amazing gynecologic oncologist, Dr. Neil Finkler at The Florida Cancer Institute.

I lost all my hair, my fingernails turned black, I gained 30 pounds...but I made it through. 

So here I am, spreading awareness of Ovarian Cancer and trying my best to help woman take control of their bodies and of their healthcare.  Not everyone's situation is the same, but together we can bridge that gap.

Please visit "MY Blog" to read more about my personal journey with Cancer.