Your Stories
We encourage patients, survivors, health care professionals, supporters and caregivers to share your stories to connect and inspire others in the gynecologic cancer community.
Portrait of an Artist Facing Endometrial Cancer
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
As an artist, Kathleen Salfi’s work gave her great pleasure. With two part time jobs and her art business, HandPainted Wishes, the 54-year-old mom and grandma had a full plate. But, in spring of 2020, she began to hemorrhage. She was frail and weak, but feared a doctor’s visit, knowing instinctively that something wasn’t right. … Read More
Putting Cancer in the Past, Planning for the Future | Marguerite Rix
Monday, November 16, 2020
In 2018, I was 23 years old and had gotten the opportunity to enter the New York City Marathon through a charity. By July 19 I was already running over 13 miles a day and working to prepare myself mentally. My older sister was running the race as well so there was an added element … Read More
Singer-Songwriter as a ‘Cancer Thriver’ | Rachael Sage
Monday, September 21, 2020
My name is Rachael Sage, and I am an endometrial cancer thriver. I like to think my story is one of gratitude and empowerment for other women who may feel that they are alone or lack hope, upon receiving their cancer diagnosis. In Spring 2018 I was having the time of my life; 46 years … Read More
Giving Back After a Recurrence of Endometrial Cancer
Friday, July 17, 2020
ABOVE: Valerie Parker, left, with her friend and colleague Michelle Goetsch, recently collaborated on a recycling program in Weston, WI, that donated $75 to the Foundation for Women’s Cancer. Valerie Parker, 45, has a lot to be thankful for this summer, in spite of having surgery for a recurrence of endometrial cancer in the midst of the … Read More