We encourage patients, survivors, health care professionals, supporters and caregivers to share your stories to connect and inspire others in the gynecologic cancer community.
When Wendy Ericsson, Host Committee Chair of the National Race to End Women’s Cancer, was diagnosed with stage 4 uterine cancer in December 2012, her doctor suggested that she look up the Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) for information and support. “I learned about their free survivors courses, and decided to attend the one in … Read More
When Vivian Seiler was diagnosed with stage 3C clear cell ovarian cancer in April 2016, she was 52 years old with no prior health issues or family history of cancer. “I was extremely fatigued, I had bloating and I felt I could barely eat,” Vivian explained. “I literally felt that way for about a month, … Read More
Tennessee native Amy Cox, 40, is a four-time survivor of stromal sarcoma cancer, a rare gynecologic cancer in which a tumor starts growing in the supporting connective tissue (stroma) of the lining of the uterus (the endometrium). “My whole adult life I have battled this horrible beast,” Amy said. “I want to tell my story … Read More
Since the end of April 2019, Stephanie Berry has run five half marathons and raised over $7,200 for the Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) in memory of her aunt, who passed away from a gynecologic cancer at age 58. “It was during the Columbus Marathon this past October—at mile 10—that I learned of her passing,” … Read More
Elizabeth Young, cervical mesonephric adenocarcinoma survivor (a rare form of cervical cancer), isn’t afraid to jump for a cause close to her heart—no matter how high. Not only does she empower women to enter the sport of skydiving, she’s also committed to increasing awareness and raising funds to help eradicate gynecologic cancers. Over Mother’s Day … Read More