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It was 1987. Helen Palmquist knew something was wrong. Her abdomen was enlarged to make her look five months pregnant. After phoning her brother, an obstetrician and gynecologist, and listening to his insistence for her to see a gynecologist, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 41. More than 30 years later, … Read More
Every year staff members of the Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) and the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) support the National Race to End Women’s Cancer with a fundraising team. For many staff members, the mission to help end women’s cancer is personal. Many of us have watched their mothers and grandmothers cope with a … Read More
For the last three years, Erica Stephan created bracelets and pins to honor the memory of her beloved cousin, Tara Bassi. The “persisT” bracelets, describe Tara’s strength and life motto. She believed in “living simply, loving generously, speaking truthfully, working diligently, and even if you fall short to keep going.” Tara was diagnosed with cervical … Read More
After losing their oldest sister to ovarian cancer, three women spread awareness about the disease For the last two years, the three Wright sisters have commemorated World Ovarian Cancer Day (May 8) with an awareness video about the genetic risks, symptoms and treatment of ovarian cancer, which is in memory of their oldest sister Debbie … Read More