Medical Stories - Ovarian Cancer: Kim's Story

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  • Опубликовано: 20 сен 2023
  • According to the American Cancer Society, a woman's risk of getting ovarian cancer during her lifetime is about 1 in 78
    In this special episode of Medical Stories, we meet Kim, a mother with stage four Ovarian Cancer. Battling with this life-changing experience, she demonstrates the strength it takes to overcome such a debilitating illness.
    Rare Courage features renowned experts: Dr. Robert M. Wenham, Chair, Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, and Dr. Eric Wallace, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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Комментарии • 16

  • @loririel
    @loririel 2 месяца назад +9

    Kim's story is inspiring me (I am 52 yrs old, mother of 2 aged 33 and 23) as I was just told yesterday that I have ovarian cancer after ct scan. I feel better about my treatment journey coming up. Thank you so much for sharing this ❤😘🙏

  • @ppmny7015
    @ppmny7015 Месяц назад +4

    My God, I wish I was as positive and active after surviving ovarian cancer. My life is a constant struggle and I've been clear for just over 2 years.

  • @kathymorris4553
    @kathymorris4553 24 дня назад +2

    My doctor ignored me as if I was drug seeking. He did send me to a gynecologist. She says things feel fine. I looked like I was pregnant. Back pain, sweating, pain in abdomen. The pain got worse so my plan go to er get problems figured out. They found a football size ovarian tumor. They sent me on a medical jet down to Seattle. They removed the tumor and did a debulking, took out some lymph node’s. Cancer didn’t spread outside the tumor. At the er they told me I would most likely die. I did go visit them when I got home. They were shocked, no chemo, no treatment my decision. That was in May 2011.

  • @maudeboggins9834
    @maudeboggins9834 5 месяцев назад +6

    Ma'am I cannot believe for one minute that any of your family see you as a burden. You are loved & cherished. Bless you & good luck.

  • @patriciadaw1210
    @patriciadaw1210 8 месяцев назад +9

    Kim, your an amazingly strong woman. I pray you have a wonderful and long life. You are an inspiration.

  • @cynhains
    @cynhains 8 месяцев назад +8

    THANK YOU, KIM! I needed to hear this now, as my youngest sister is dealing with ovarian cancer. I am struggling with this, needed to know that there is hope.

  • @karimakhan6990
    @karimakhan6990 Месяц назад +1

    Kim thank you for sharing,please never think you are a burden your family love you .good luck be positive

  • @lindseyslifeNstyle
    @lindseyslifeNstyle 4 месяца назад +2

    So happy for you Kim!!!🙏💓

  • @maureenmellott5738
    @maureenmellott5738 8 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you Kim.

  • @paulcarrigg8320
    @paulcarrigg8320 7 месяцев назад +4

    RUclips joe tippens cancer story. Good luck and my thoughts and prayers are with you

  • @mariateresastella2019
    @mariateresastella2019 3 месяца назад +2

    Kim, sei meravigliosa.
    Come procedono le cure ?

  • @denisetorres707
    @denisetorres707 8 месяцев назад +3

    Fallopian tumor 7.7cm
    Tomorrow post p
    Op F/U and staging if froze pathology back. Iwas swimming 3x a week.

  • @Ceerads
    @Ceerads 5 месяцев назад +2

    Beautiful! And great cats!

  • @Sophia-zk3tw
    @Sophia-zk3tw Месяц назад

    I too have ovarian cancer second reoccurrence question what par inhibitors are you on and do you have any side effects?

    • @anglophils645
      @anglophils645 Месяц назад +1

      It's PARP inhibitor, not par inhibitor. What she's taken may make no difference for you. You need to take the drugs tat are tailored specifically for the genetics of your cancer. You need to talk to your doctor further, to find out which PARP inhibitors, if any, will work specifically for your cancer's genetic make-up. There are many types of ovarian cancer.