Meet Aisha McClellan, a 7-year survivor of stage 4 cervical cancer. A 32-year-old single mother of three young children, uninsured, and unaware of her risk at the time her symptoms began, the odds were stacked against her. She faced dire challenges: barriers to timely diagnosis and care, perceived shame and stigma associated with cervical cancer, and harrowing statistics that made her prepare for the very real possibility of her own death. And yet, hers is a story of hope.Throughout her transfor..
Hallie Saunders discusses her experience with cervical cancer with Dr. Wendel Naumann, the gynecologic oncologist who managed her treatment. Hallie wants women to know how important it is to pay attention to your health and to get vaccinated against HPV. Dr. Naumann is the Associate Medical Director of Clinical Trials at the Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health in North Carolina, USA...
Linda Ryan, a metastatic recurrent cervical cancer survivor and patient research advocate shares her story and experience with clinical trials., Texas. Listen to Linda and Dr. Westin as they discuss recent approval and therapeutic options for patients with recurrent cervical cancer. Linda is joined by her gynecologic oncologist, Dr. Shannon Westin, a professor of gynecologic oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston..
Heidi Burgard, a cervical cancer survivor shares her story and experience with clinical trials. From initial diagnosis to overcoming multiple recurrences, Heidi's story is one of strength, determination, and hope. Learn how she faced her challenges, embraced new treatments, and became an advocate for cervical cancer awareness. Heidi is joined by her gynecologic oncologist, Dr. Saketh Guntupalli, Professor and Director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Colorado School o..
Read Video TranscriptThe number one enemy is stigma. Why? Because I almost killed myself and also I’ve seen people killing themselves because of the stigma. The stigma started with me, myself when I’m going through the treatment and mostly with the community.My name is Milicent Kagonga, I live in Kenya in Nairobi City. I was 25 years old when I found out I had stage four cervical cancer. Before I was diagnosed, I suffered for five years with abnormal vaginal bleeding and discharge. I didn’..
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