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Kelly Rachal learned she had ovarian cancer when she was 26 years old

The masses on her ovaries kept growing back, despite surgeries and chemo

The disease derailed her plans to have a baby until she and her husband tried IVF and her friend agreed to be a surrogate

Kelly Rachal had always wanted to be a mom. Upon visiting a fertility specialist, she learned through an ultrasound that her ovaries were covered in masses. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 26. Now a nurse and a new mom, thanks to a surrogate, Rachal shares her story on social media and is working with Our Way Forward , helping other women learn about ovarian cancer. “Ovarian cancer is not just for elderly women,” says Rachal, now 30. "I've met someone who was 15 when she was diagnosed. I've

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