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Suzanne Buck
Metastatic Ovarian CancerSuzanne Buck has lived with cancer since 1989 when she was diagnosed with stage one ovarian cancer. But ask her how she’s doing, and the emphasis is always on the "living" part. "It's important for people to understand that you can live a full life, and still deal with cancer. I'm one of the lucky ones." Lucky, and compliant – Suzanne is always vigilant, never relaxing her regimen of six-month check ups, blood work and CAT scans.
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Kim Chestnut
Ovarian Cancer Prevention through da Vinci® Robotic-Assisted SurgeryAt the age of only 58, Kim Chestnut's mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She fought the disease for 13 years, but finally lost her battle. Kim, mother of 2, was 47 at the time of her mother's death. She was well aware that ovarian cancer is linked to family history, so she underwent genetic testing. The results indicated that Kim did carry the BRCA 2 gene and was at increased risk of ovarian cancer. She had 2 choices - to be monitored closely by her doctor or to have her ovaries surgically removed.
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Missy Light Dougherty
Ovarian Cancer with fertility preservationMissy Dougherty is a beach girl at heart and has spent many summers in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. The summer of 2007 was to be no different. Missy and her husband, Brendan, planned to take their 2-year-old son to Sea Isle every weekend. However, Missy was more tired than usual and began experiencing symptoms consistent with both irritable bowel syndrome and a urinary tract infection. At 31, she was also hoping to have another baby.
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Karen Mason
OvarianAs an experienced nurse in New Jersey, Karen Mason spends her days on her feet taking care of patients. In early 2000, her gynecologist reported a normal PAP smear and clear mammogram. "I assumed I was heading into another healthy year," said Karen.
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Sylvia Meyer
In August of 2009, 78-year-old Sylvia Meyer called her daughter Jackie complaining of stomach pain and swelling. Jackie knew something was very wrong. ‘She was always healthy and not one to complain,” recalled Jackie. But was the beginning of a frustrating and scary time for Sylvia and her family.
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