Cancer

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I found out on Monday that my sister has gastrointestinal stromal tumors that were removed by surgery and hopefully they got it all, at age 36.  I later realized the same day my mom had it at age 25 stage 2 ovarian cancer.  Yesterday I found out I had several baby cysts and a larger cyst for ovulation that hurts for now they say they are not cancerous.  So when can they turn cancerous and how do you prevent that from happening?  Nothing is sitting right with me.  I'm going to Dana-Farber women's cancer center in Boston and going to a prevention clinic.  I never thought I would be dealing with a cancer scare at age 30.  Cancer I thought happens to other people, other peoples families, and touches other peoples lives.  I have helped other friends with their moms as they died of cancer.  I saw their moms in the last days of their lives and this memories fuels me, along with recent events to post this journal hoping all of you will pay attention and take notice of family history, get an ultrasound, genetic testing, counseling and a CA-125 blood test done.  I hope this reminds us all to be vigilant in preventative care of our bodies and make time to take care of the one body that we are given here on earth.   I think as women we put our health care on hold.  Thinking I'll do it later.  Don't wait.  Please don't put it  off any longer.  If its been a year since your last ultrasound and you have the family history get one done today.  Also most women who are vulnerable don't have a family history at all and are over the age of 50.  So get checked, get tested, and be smart.  And if you can go to the best medical doctors you can find.  Stop waiting to take care of yourself.  Do it today!!  You'll thank me later.  P.S.  If doctors tell you nothings wrong but you keep feeling in your gut something is wrong go see a specialist and not a regular doctor.  They can see the specific problem faster and more precisely.  Stay healthy ladies!!

My sister's cancer is rare here is a website if you have a loved one dealing with this too. 

www.gistsupport.org/