On World Cancer Day 2020 I found out that I had been living with ovarian cancer. I have been lucky that I have not had a reoccurrence though I am very aware that I need to keep vigilance. My oncology team are the best in science, support, and responsiveness and that has made a difference. Genetic testing revealed that I have a cancer mutation that puts me at risk for both breast and ovarian cancers. Sharing this information with family is so important so that they can get tested and hopefully prevent these cancers from invading their lives. I have had family with these cancers and we are learning that others have this gene. Knowledge is power and this organization is at the forefront  of discovery.

 

I am so excited to be participating in the Beverly Levy Walk. On May 5th hundreds of women and their families will be joining together to walk to raise funds for Discovery To Cure. It is imperative that we continue to bring attention and raise funds for the early detection and prevention of women's reproductive cancers. Money raised from this event will be used for helping to create continued provider education, early detection protection programs, personalized care & cutting edge research for cure and prevention of women’s reproductive cancers.