“I don’t think anyone is prepared for the call when it happens. I can still hear my call as clearly as day. “I’ve been trying to figure out all morning how to tell you this… you have ovarian cancer; it’s aggressive; we need to get you to an oncologist quickly.” I was just 36 years old.  I was a healthy,…

Cancer is not pretty.  It is a devastating diagnosis for the patient, as well as the whole family.   True, the patient is the one who bears the brunt of the disease – but the family must stand by and watch their loved one endure the ravages of the disease.   In November 2015, my mother, Betty Walter, was diagnosed…

I am an ovarian cancer survivor. I was diagnosed with Stage 3c ovarian cancer on Jan. 22, 2022, and at the time, I was in the best physical shape of my life due to my love of running. I was a newlywed; my kids were thriving in college & at their jobs. I had everything I could possibly want, and…

I learned about my diagnosis by being rushed to the emergency room with severe pain. I was diagnosed with Stage 1a ovarian cancer. My tumor was 15 pounds on my left ovary and protruded to my left side, so I thought they could save my right ovary so I could have a baby. Unfortunately, the right ovary was damaged. Due…

As we acknowledge National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month throughout September, we are sharing stories of advocates who are using their passion and skills in unique ways to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. NOCC sat down with Ashton Thompson, NOCC's first Athletic Awareness Ambassador, who uses her passion for racing to spread awareness on and off the track.  National Ovarian Cancer…

As we acknowledge National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month throughout September, we are sharing stories of advocates who are using their passion and skills in unique ways to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. NOCC sat down with Ryan Walton, the son of an ovarian cancer survivor, who uses his skills in public speaking to share his unique perspective and connection to…