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Testimonial Day

6/26/2015

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Today I had an amazing experience.  I was able, through a web of connections, to go into Roche and do a patient testimonial in support of cervical cancer awareness.  I can honestly say it was one of the most rewarding and challenging things I have ever had to do.

I was able to tell my story in hopes of reaching and helping other women.  When the video is complete they are going to get a copy for me so that I can post it on the blog and also I will link you to the other patient testimonials which have been completed.  We all have a different story and path; we have all been touched by HPV and/or cervical cancer.

I think the hardest part was when I had to talk about how my cancer impacts so many people other than myself.  I talked a lot about how it impacts my son and husband, however, I also talked about how it impacts my parents, siblings, grandparents, and friends.

I went in with one message to tell and it evolved into so much more.  I cannot wait to see the video that comes from today's experience.  

One takeaway?  Trust your own body, you know your body better than anyone else.  Know what tests are available to you, If your doctor doesn't believe you or dismisses your concerns get another doctor!   

As always, if you have any questions about HPV, cervical cancer, screening/testing, or women's health in general please reach out to me. If I don't know the answer I can work through my network and try to guide you.  Ask for the HPV test to be given along with a Pap.  The HPV test can determine if you carry the high risk strands which are known to cause cervical cancer.


I'm still waiting on a treatment plan for the newest recurrence, hoping for more information after the cancer board meets again on Monday.  I'm special, they like to talk about me on cancer boards apparently ;-)  More information to come!

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    Erica is a 32 year old cervical cancer advocate who is out living cancer for the third time. When she isn’t advocating for cervical cancer and HPV awareness as a Cervivor Ambassador, she previously oversaw the STEM program at the school where she was an educator; she now helps coordinate the robotics program. Erica enjoys spending time with her husband and son in their Indianapolis neighborhood, as well as pursuing new and adventurous hobbies. She can most recently be found fawning over kayaks and daydreaming of returning to whitewater kayaking with First Descents, an organization for young adults impacted by cancer. 

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