Knowing family medical history can be lifesaver
In May 2008, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer, which has a survival rate lower than 50 percent. My goal was to live to see my youngest granddaughter turn 1 year old. I am incredibly grateful to say we celebrated her third birthday in July.
I did not know I was still at risk of ovarian cancer. All my life I tried to stay healthy and do what I thought was right — the self-exams for breast cancer, ma...
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