Uterine Cancer Survivor Stories

Each year in the United States, about 50,000 women are diagnosed with uterine cancer. Women from across the country have shared their personal survivor stories. Their first-hand accounts offer important lessons for other women.

“Listen to your body—it does tell you things.”
—Lynn H., Uterine Cancer Survivor
Age at diagnosis: 32

“Be sure to find time for you; find space for you; enjoy you!”
—Brenda W-L., Uterine Cancer Survivor
Age at diagnosis: 56

“I was extremely fortunate I caught this cancer early. Had I put it off and waited, the outcome could have been completely different.”
—Dee M., Uterine Cancer Survivor
Age at diagnosis: 53

“It’s up to you to be your own advocate.”
—Toni C., Uterine Cancer Survivor
Age at diagnosis: 52

“I had a family history of cervical and uterine cancers but I didn’t get checked until I had symptoms. So if you have a family history, tell your doctor and ask if you should have special tests to find anything early.”
—Eileen A., Cervical and Uterine Cancer Survivor
Age at diagnosis: 64