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Dr. Dee Mitchell
My name is Dr. Dee Mitchell, and I am a two-time ovarian and breast cancer survivor.
I am a U.S. Army Disabled Female Veteran. I am the president of the Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Greater CA. My ovarian cancer journey began in April 2010. At 47 years old, I started experiencing severe stomach problems. My symptoms included constipation, dizziness, and pelvic pain. I had every test in the book done, including upper and lower G.I. Series, CT scans, and blood work.
In 2013, I was then diagnosed with Stage 3C Breast Cancer and early onset BRCA 1 Gene. Since my first diagnosis, I have completed 82 rounds of chemo. I have been an advocate for ovarian cancer; I travel around to different states spreading awareness. I am currently a board member of IE4TEAL in Jurupa Valley, as well as other organizations in the community.
Despite everything that I have been through and am still experiencing, I’ve never allowed cancer to defeat or define who I am. When asked how I hold my head up so high, I respond that what I have been through has made me who I am, a Strong Survivor.
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