Silent Killer Who?

In 2020, the American Cancer Society projects there to be 22,240 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed and 14,070 ovarian cancer deaths in the US alone
5-year survival rate of 47.6%
Yes, ovarian cancers only account for 2.5% of all malignant cancers, but due to the diseases relatively high fatality rate (4/5 patients are diagnosed with advanced stages) it causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system
The average lifetime risk of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer is1 in 78 women (1.3%)

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Adios Bertha Pt. 2

These memories are kind of hazy (thank you anesthesia), but I do vaguely remember waking up in the Recovery Room/Post-Anesthesia Care...

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Sep 9, 20205 min read

Adiós Bertha Pt.1

The day before my surgery (Sept. 8th)... My boyfriends amazing parents drove me down to Tampa. My Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, and Dad drove...

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Aug 29, 20203 min read

Decision Day

Today, August 29th, was the day I had to make a life-changing decision. My boyfriend, Sid, and I drove down to Tampa for my first Moffitt...

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Aug 25, 20205 min read

The Dreaded Wait

I originally thought that I was a pretty patient person, but I soon came to realize I wasn't. I mean patience is probably a trait most...

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Aug 17, 20203 min read

How it all began...

I was always a major procrastinator about going to the doctor. Kind of ironic because at the time I wanted to become a doctor. I was...

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"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

― Isaiah 41:10 NIV

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Hi, I'm Michelle

Here's some fun facts about me!!

I have a twin sister! I'm one minute older and I tried to use it against her growing up, but uh yeah that never worked. She's my best friend, love you to the moon and back seester.
I have a miniature schnauzer who is literally my everything. She goes by multiple names: babygirl, Luna bear, Luna bug, moon baby, pooh bear... it goes on I'll spare you from my obsession.
I used to do MMA (I know it surprises a lot of people).
My favorite food... super hard question because I love all types of food. I'll never deny a medium rare steak (filet mignon is my favorite). Styles of food I would say either Italian food or Thai food.
I have a super bad sweet tooth. It's actually kind of embarrassing and I promise I've gotten better, but during sophomore year of college I would literally eat a gallon of ice cream a week. Thank goodness for a high metabolism.