The Faces of Mucinous Ovarian Cancer
Since our launch in the fall of 2020, we've connected with many women
diagnosed with Mucinous ovarian cancer, as well as their family and friends. We consider it a privilege to provide support, in even the smallest of ways, on this difficult journey.
With permission, we decided to share some of the stories of women who've walked this path — so you could see their names and photos, and learn more about what daily life with Mucinous ovarian cancer is really like. Some of the women you'll meet are survivors. Others haven't been as fortunate. But you'll immediately notice one thing they have in common: their age.
For most types of ovarian cancer, the average age of diagnosis is 63. In our years of working with women who have the mucinous form of this disease, only a handful have been close to that age. The majority are far younger — researchers put the average age of diagnosis closer to just 43.
The Stories of Mucinous Ovarian Cancer
Here are the links to their personal journeys. Some are told by the women themselves, and others by the loved ones left behind:
Rhonda: Vivacious and fun-loving, Rhonda was with us for only one year after her diagnosis. Her story is a complicated one of setbacks and courage and never giving up.
Havyn: Havyn’s diagnosis came when she was just 15 years old. She’s now been disease-free for three years, and graduated from high school last spring.
Kate: Another young woman, Kate was only 16 years old when her symptoms began. Her journey ended far too soon—Kate passed away on hospice at just 19.
Sarah: A survivor, Sarah gives us a look at her path from diagnosis to the present, including disregarding critical warning signs. She also shares her perspective as a five-year survivor, offering women advice on managing decision-making and treatments.
Amanda: The MOCC Volunteer of the Year for 2025, Amanda is a survivor currently battling a recurrence. A nurse practitioner in the field of gynecology, she is a fierce advocate for education and research.
Jaimie: A dynamo who touched the lives of many, Jaimie’s cancer journey ended in June of 2025. Read her story as told by her devastated sister, Breana.
Leslie: A woman currently in treatment for a recurrence, Leslie is determined to pursue every option. She wants to be here to watch her daughters, ages 11 and 14, grow up.
Molly: Diagnosed at just 48, Molly is closing in on ten years free from disease. She shares the details of her diagnosis and treatment with us. Molly also highlights how she ignored symptoms until she ended up in an emergency room far from home.
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