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Misdiagnosed ‘Period Pain’ Was a Huge Tumor

Imagine being 14 and told your ‘period pain’ is actually a rugby ball-sized ovarian tumor. That’s what happened to Izzy Pickering, whose symptoms were brushed off until her mom pushed for more tests. Now, after a wild surgery and a tough chemo journey ahead, her family is fighting for childhood ovarian cancer screening. It’s wild how easily serious stuff can be missed—especially in young girls. Izzy’s friends are fundraising to help her family get through this. Check out her story and support if you can! #OvarianCancerAwareness #IzzyStrong #ChildhoodCancer #Health