“I turned 61 when I learned that I had ovarian cancer”, said Cindy Derso, a Roswell resident. Cindy had an annual physical, after her doctor asked if there was “anything else?” “Yes,” look at my distended stomach!” The OBGYYN suggested Beano for 6-8 weeks, knowing the difference between gas and severe distention of abdomen, his suggestion did not sit right with her.
Cindy made an appointment with her internist a couple days later, and was immediately sent for a CAT scan and a vaginal ultrasound. After a long drive home, Cindy entered her dark empty house and scrambled to answer the phone. It was her OBGYN calling to tell her she had ovarian cancer. Stunned and alone in the darkness, Cindy asked God to be with her, and he was. A ten-year survivor Cindy is here and is a voice for education, awareness leading to early detection. Cindy is a proud supporter of GOCA.
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