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MIOCA's Survivor Blog

Living with Uncertainty

July 21 | 2025
Carla's powerful story captures the reality of living with ovarian cancer: the uncertainty, the resilience, and the determination to keep living fully.

Awareness Wins

May 08 | 2024
It can be challenging to remain positive when facing cancer but that is just what Darsha Ritchie aims to do – one day at a time. When diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer in July 2022, Darsha began her healing journey by seeking out solutions and bringing the universe to her.

Inertia & Momentum

September 06 | 2023
An ovarian cancer diagnosis can change the pace of life - sometimes in beautiful ways. Read Mary's perspective.

Cancer vs Courage

July 11 | 2023
"I'm hoping anyone that is struggling emotional or physically with something, that you read "My Story" and it gives you motivation to fight whatever battle you are up against. I get one day to feel sorry for myself then I get back to work - get busy living and take the time to stop smell the flowers. To my family, friends, colleagues and this community, you are my village and I could not fight this fight without you! I love you all."

One Year Later

May 08 | 2023
Today, on World Ovarian Cancer Day, we are honored to share the writing of Heather David. Since being diagnosed with Small Cell Ovarian Cancer the Hypercalcemic type in 2018, Heather has faced countless highs and lows but has never lost HOPE. Click here to read her story.

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