As part of our ongoing efforts to raise awareness of gynaecologic cancers, survivorship issues, and provide education during Gynaecologic Cancer Awareness Month, IGCS Advocacy Committee Member, Ms. Eva-Maria Strömsholm was invited to write a guest blog to bring more awareness to rare gynaecologic cancers. A rare cancer survivor herself, she is the co-founder and vicechair of Gynaecological Cancer Patients in Finland. September is Gynaecologic Cancer Awareness Month and September 30th is recogni..
Deborah BinderMy name is Deborah Binder and I live in Edmonds, Washington. In 2009, I visited my primary care physician at the time of my 50th birthday for a routine annual physical exam. I told her that I suspected that I was starting menopause because I had irregular and heavier periods, and I was gaining weight (without any change in my diet or exercise routine.) She seemed to agree and proceeded to give me a typical annual physical including a pelvic exam. She did not..
M. LinSingaporeThe gentle March breeze rustled through the leaves, casting an ethereal glow on our garden as my husband and I basked in the warmth of the golden hour, savouring this tranquil moment. Then, a jarring ring shattered the peace. It was the hospital. My heart hammered in my chest as the nurse spoke. "Please come in tomorrow with your husband. The doctor will explain."Fear, cold and sharp, gripped me. My husband, sensing my worry, held me close, concern etched on his face. Life can cha..
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