Read Others' Stories
Read what others have to say about how cervical cancer and HPV have touched their lives.
Amal a
I care because it's very important thing I'm a medical student & study about cervical cancer really it's very dangerous especial if not diagnostic early
Michele B
On October 20, 2004 my Mother passed away from cervical caner. After I was born she never went to the doctor - is it's not broke don't fix it. She hemorrhaged one day and the ER told her to go to her well womens doctor to get "cleaned out." Upon going to the doctor, he found a tumor and sent her to the hospital. After cemo and radiation treatments she was sent home with hospice. From the time she found out to the time she passed only 7 months passed. Im hoping her story will help someone.
Toni M
I was diagnosed with HPV in 2009. I have never missed a yearly PAP. This year in June I had 5 spots on my cervix. I had a LEEP procedure done and cancer was detected. I am scheduled for a hysterectomy on August 2, 2011. If I hadn't been faithfull with my yearly PAPS, I might not be this lucky! Early detection is the key. I am praying that the results after the surgery are great!
PENINNAH K
I am Peninnah kavuli.I am 52years of age. I was diognised with cervical cancer at stage II in May last year 2010. Iwet Through Radiotherapy and now am well. In kenya most women do not Know about pap smear.And the few who know about it are ignorant
Today am hear to tell my fellow women that cervical cancer is curable
An lady in our community who cannot afford a pap smear at kenyatta National Hospital and i will pay for the test
Please use the above id tom get intouch.
I love u Kenyan ladies
Vilma A
I am 25 years old and I was diagnosed hpv just a few months ago. I Was very surprised when the doctor told me. I am now very afraid of developing cervical cancer. I have two children ages 6 and a 5months. I dont ever want to leave them with out a mother so i will do whatever I can so my body can fight the virus. I heard that over time women diagnosed with hpv do develop cervical cancer. I am trying to stay as strong as I can and hoping that God will hear my prayers.
Teresa S
I am writing you because i have had cervical cancer twice in my life so far once was 1987 and the second time was 1998 and here recently November 2010 I had a abnormal-pap my doctor wants to see me again in 6 months. I have a 17 year old daughter and I know how scarey it can be, the first time I had it frozen the second time I had cone surgery, so right now I am scared again because the thought of not really knowing and because I have a daughter that I love very deeply with all my heart.
Tammy P
Greetings!
As you all know, January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. As a reminder, we have a great resource of personal stories in video format at our Shot by shot story gallery www.ShotbyShot.org. At about 5 minutes each, these are excellent tools to use this month—and all year long—to educate the public about the real-life impact of cervical cancer.
We’re continuing to reach out to others who might have stories to contribute. If any of you have leads to other organizations or individuals who might be interested in this project (especially contributing stories), please feel free to refer them to me. And please forward this information widely!
sonia e
I was diagnosed when i was 38 after being told origionally to go home and pull myself together by a doctor ... my oncologist informed me i had 6 months to live without surgery..needless to say i had the operation and recovered well and still here to tell the story..girls must get the vacination and push their doctors to check them if things arent how they should be, my cancer wasnt detectable on smear tests and was found after having a biopsy done, please push for testing to save lives xx
Lucy M
It went so fast, I got a call on my biopsy results and was asked to come in right away. My mind was running, within 2 minutes of gettig to the doctors office I was told I have cancer and I was moved around the corner to the oncology dept. Facts were thrown at me so fast it was hard to follow, but one thing was clear from the very begining, a child born from me would never be an option. I went through surgery and chemoradiation. Less then two weeks ago was my last treatment, I will make it.
Janet G
I lost my mother, Leticia Hilario, in 1998 to Cervical Cancer. She was diagnosed at the age of 45 and fought for her life one year. I was 17 years old and I live everyday of my life missing my mother. It's hard to live without her, but my mission for this lifetime is to continue fighting this battle with Cervical Cancer for my mother by spreading her story and raising awarness on the prevention of Cervical Cancer.
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