Comments on: Ovarian Cancer-Survivor Liz Tells You What You Need to Know

By: Dures

Dures — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:45:17 +0000

Thank you, Liz, for sharing your very inspiring story and getting the “word” out. Not very many people are aware of ovarian cancer and how truly deadly it can be.

My Aunt, who was like a second mom to me, passed away from complications of Ovarian Cancer. She was diagnosed at Stage 2B. Less than 1.5 years later, she passed on. That period was the most heart wrenching for my family. I pray that through stories such as yours, that fewer and fewer families will ever have to experience such tremendous pain.

God bless.

By: mimi

mimi — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:44:12 +0000

Blessings, Liz, you sound & look like you are doing excellently. (As one former chemo patient to another, the hair DOES come back – nice to feel that warmth again!!) I am recovering from Stage 1 breast cancer caught by mammogram & will be going soon for my annual pelvic ultrasound, one of the few (if imperfect)ways to check for ovarian cancer at an early stage. IMO, this exam should be just as strongly recommended for most women as mammos USED to be (until last week!)

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:17:13 +0000

Thank you Liz!!! It’s amazing how we moms forget to get ourselves to the doctor, too. I am so grateful to you for sharing your story and for The Amazing Super Mega Friend From Heaven!

By: Louise

Louise — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:06:23 +0000

My Mum was diagnosed with stage III ovarian cancer 2 years ago. She too, had many of the symptoms mentioned in this article, but she dismissed them as just being tired or getting older.
She continues to fight the battle, as unfortunately the cancer is now in her lungs.
Bless you Liz, you have done a lot of good by telling your story.

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By: Patrice

Patrice — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:15:36 +0000

I love you so much Liz. Thanks for including me in this time in your life, and sharing so much of yourself. I know it wasn’t easy. You and your family are such an inspiration. I love the photos, and you look gorgeous!! More “radiant” than ever (haha hope it’s ok to joke now?) So much love.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:12:04 +0000

Thanks for sharing your story Liz and for showing how IMPORTANT it is to go to the doctor for yearly exams and well-health checks. I think we women get so caught up in taking care of our families, that we tend to forget about ourselves.

The pictures shown with story are just beautiful.

By: kelly

kelly — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:49:28 +0000

Thanks, Liz, for keeping us informed. This reconfirms what I have thought all along…that when it comes to our(and our family’s)health, you have to be PUSHY with doctors sometimes and NOT feel “bad” or crazy because you demand more tests or answers! Woman’s intuition is usually not wrong!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:01:57 +0000

So glad to hear that Liz is ok–and thanks for sharing your story. My best friend forever (60 years!) just finished a successful 6 months of chemo for perineal (a kind of intestinal) cancer, which has the exact same symptoms as ovarian and the same treatment. Again, it was all about early detection, and recognizing the subtle changes it causes that we tend to disregard. Thanks for the article, and for your good news!

By: Margie

Margie — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:00:48 +0000

Thanks for sharing the story and the symptoms. It is sites and stories like these that will save lives. My sister-in-law has been complaining about some of the above concerns, and so far it has been potentially IBS…no; Acid Reflux…no; with no answers. I am going to share this with her, just to rule it out. Thanks again.