yt:video:z9KmzEiR3Y4z9KmzEiR3Y4UCCa00A5D1ziZXEiVdcctuEwThis week is recognized as National Infertility Awareness Week. It is a topic that is so near to our community of cervical cancer and HPV-related cancer patients and survivors. Follow along as we highlight the stories of those impacted in our community and we encourage you to share your story with us as well.
“It seemed like I was constantly sick. I had viral and bacterial infections. But I was also having painful pelvic pain just after my periods would end - a pain so severe, I would be on the ground in a tight ball. My gynecologist couldn't pinpoint the cause. In 2013, my HPV became active again. I was surprised because I was clear since 1991, when I was treated for dysplasia at 20. I had a cervical biopsy but it was clear. The following year, my period abruptly stopped, to my doctor's surprise, and I was officially in menopause. My hopes for motherhood were suddenly over. I didn't think about my Paps, because I was depressed about menopause and the clear biopsy gave me false hope. My pelvic pain seemed to ease up as well. I thought I was out of the woods.”
Lorie Wallace faced the devastating news of infertility just prior to her cervical cancer diagnosis. Listen to Lorie share in her own words during our creative writing session from Cervivor School Nashville. Beyond this, read her Cervivor story at: https://cervivor.org/stories/lorie/.
For more information visit: http://www.cervivor.org.
Have you recently been diagnosed with cervical cancer? Or are you a 3-year survivor, a 5-year survivor, a 20-year survivor?
Have you always wondered how to talk about your experience in a way that will help prevent others from having to go through what you went through?
Would you like to get more involved in educating your local community about prevention?
Whatever your story is, if you want to advocate to get rid of this disease once and for all, CERVIVOR is for you!
Please understand that our cervivors are sharing their stories in their own words, with some of their experiences being from many years ago. Screening guidelines have changed, tests have changed, vaccinations have been introduced, and new treatments are always on the horizon. While we do our best to bring you the latest updates on research news, prevention, and treatment, as well as the most current guidelines for screening, vaccination, and treatment, this information is always changing. Please refer to our website for current information and always speak to your healthcare provider about what is right for you.