I was diagnosed with uterine cancer on January 7, 2012. I had my surgery on March 5th, a total hysterectomy. I started my five-week radiation on April 25th and my last treatment was May 30th.

I did not see a doctor for a long time and knew for over a year something was wrong — the heavy bleeding, the break-thru bleeding and the pain. I was stage 2 going into stage 3. Women need to get their check-ups!

I am so lucky — I go for my 3-month check up on the 26th of June.

What symptoms were your first clue that something might be wrong?