Terrible Stomach Pain Turned Out To Be Ovarian Cancer For This Young Woman

Huntingtown, Maryland. Emily is 26 years old and recently graduated with a master’s degree in occupational therapy.
She just got hired for her dream job and was supposed to start this month. But a diagnosis in late November changed the trajectory of her life in an instant.
Emily went in for testing after experiencing stomach pain, and doctors began searching for its source.
Finally, doctors had their answer after comprehensive testing, but Emily’s family was far from prepared for the news; she was diagnosed with stage 3 Ovarian Cancer in December.
Emily is now post-surgery and approaching the start of an 18-week cycle of chemotherapy.
Unfortunately, because of her change in health status, she had to put off starting her new job and couldn’t supplement the loss in income by filing for unemployment.
The circumstances are especially challenging considering the mounting medical bills she’s received throughout her treatment process.
Like most others diagnosed with Ovarian cancer, Emily was blindsided by her late-stage diagnosis. Because regular checkups don’t test for this cancer, it can go undetected until it’s life-threatening.
GoFundMe; pictured above is Emily
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Still, Emily is not the expected candidate for this cancer since most of its victims are over 50 years old.
But Emily’s family is holding onto their faith as they face this tough time. She has always served her community and devoted time and energy to working on behalf of her church.
On her family’s GoFundMe, they also shared how much Emily means to those in her immediate circle; “Emily is an adored daughter, sister, cousin, niece, granddaughter, friend, therapist, and devoted Christian.”
A woman named Joanne felt moved to share her own story in the GoFundMe’s comments. “I am a stage III, ten-year survivor. You can do this. Stay mighty. Don’t hesitate to reach out. Stay Mighty!”
The fundraiser is now just over $2,000 from reaching its $25,000 goal. To read Emily’s story or donate, check out her family’s GoFundMe.
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