Stephanie Collins

“In March 2005, I read about a phenomenal woman, Tamika Felder, who beat the odds of cervical cancer.  Not only did this young woman BEAT the odds, she was an advocate to help educate and further eradicate this disease.” Read My Story

“I am using my voice and my organization Popsmear.org to empower others to take action, to educate women around the need for HPV screening. “ Read My Story

“The good news is that cervical cancer is preventable and curable if it is detected early.”  Read My Story

Karen Vogt, 32, was diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer in February 2002. Absorbed in her career and role as a single mom to her 10 year old daughter, Karen faced the shocking news that she would undergo a hysterectomy, leaving her unable to have another child. She also realized how much her life centered on her work, and took a step back to enable recovery. In her battle, Karen learned to cherish her time at home with her daughter and gained a refreshed perspective on how her career fits into her life.  Read My Story

I am a mother and a poet, and in 1999, I was diagnosed with stage II cervical cancer.  Read My Story

It’s amazing how much life can change in one year. Going back to Christmas of 2004, I can easily remember how excited I was about my life and the year to come. At the age of 34, I felt blessed to be healthy and happy, and to have a promising new job ahead of me. Moreover, my fiancée and I were talking about marriage plans and the possibility of children.  Everything seemed to be falling into place.  Read My Story