Teal Travels with Megan (2026)

This devastating disease took our precious daughter, Megan, from us in March 2023 at the young age of 28 years. By the time she was diagnosed at the age of 21, the cancer was already at Stage 4 Metastatic. Megan had experienced symptoms for years, but because of her age and having no family history of the disease, cancer was never considered the problem. We want to bring awareness to Ovarian Cance

r so that others do not have the experience the loss our family has experienced. Our second focus is more personal. Megan LOVED traveling. The only things she loved more than traveling were her family, her boyfriend, Jesse, and her dogs Scout and Jun. Jesse and Megan were scheduling a trip to Japan for later spring of 2023, but Megan became too ill to fulfill this dream. She also had other places she wanted to visit - Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Florida, Maine, Washington D.C., Upstate NY (to see her sister, niece and nephew) and Texas (to see her brother and newest niece). Her father and I are going to help her complete her travels. We are taking our daughter’s cremains to all these places and others as well to help her see the U.S. Pictures of our travels will be posted as well as information about Ovarian Cancer. We hope you enjoy her travels!

02/03/2026

March 1st is always a difficult day for us. Megan, you've only been gone 3 years, but it feels like an eternity. Just know that we went to Panera Bread with your brother and niece and celebrated your life. Dad and I continue to tell your nieces and nephew all about you growing up and some of the funny stunts you pulled. We will keep your memory alive, and we'll continue to bring awareness to Ovarian cancer.

We miss you every day. Love you, Mom and Dad.

03/12/2025

Megan spent Thanksgiving with her brother's family. We had a great time seeing them all.

Since we won't see them at Christmas, the girls put up their Christmas tree. Chloe put a Christmas tree seed (pinecone) into a bowl of water the night before and this beautiful tree grew. We decorated it later that day. She was so excited!

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday with loved ones.

22/11/2025

Completed quite a bit on my blanket during my crochet group yesterday.

I have 8 more days to reach my goal for the American Cancer Society - only $84 is needed to each my goal.

Can you help? I know the holiday season is a difficult time to help with fundraisers but a small donation can help someone.

Today would have been Megan's 31st birthday. This donation can't help my little girl, but it definitely can help someone else's family member. Let's do this! Click this link to help.

https://www.facebook.com/donate/818503623856308

01/09/2025

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month.

According to Our Way Forward, 21,000 women will be diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer this year. It is the 8th most common cancer among women worldwide, and 6th most common cause of cancer death among women in the US 1 in 91 is the risk for a woman getting ovarian cancer during her lifetime.

Ovarian Cancer Signs & Symptoms

There are a few signs and symptoms that can point to ovarian cancer. As the cancer develops and spreads, these symptoms may become more noticeable. Recognizing the potential signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer may lead to an earlier diagnosis, when it may be more easily treated. This can sometimes be difficult because some of these symptoms are similar to other more common health conditions. Therefore, it is very important to listen to your body and note anything unusual.

Megan’s symptoms were determined to be those “other more common health conditions.” Ovarian cancer (or any cancer) wasn’t considered because of her young age.

You know your body better than anyone, so listen to it.

Symptoms are more likely to be linked to ovarian cancer if they are:

New and began less than 1 year ago
Occur frequently and are experienced more than 12 days per month

Most Common Symptoms:
 Bloating
 Pelvic/abdominal pain or pressure
 Trouble eating or feeling full quickly
 Urinary symptoms (urgency or frequency)

Other Symptoms:
 Fatigue
 Upset stomach or heartburn
 Back pain
 Constipation
 Pain during vaginal s*x
 Menstrual changes

Factors That May Increase Risk of Ovarian Cancer

Genetics:
 History of ovarian, breast, or colorectal cancer in immediate family
 Personal history of breast cancer
 BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation
 Lynch syndrome (a genetic condition that increases the risk of developing certain types of cancer, especially colorectal and endometrial – Yale University)
 Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (development of benign polyps in the gastrointestinal tract – National Library of Medicine)
 Cowden disease (benign growths most often found on the skin and in the lining of the mouth and nose, but they can appear in other parts of the body as well – cancer.org)

Drugs:
 Hormone replacement therapy (treatments that may help relieve the symptoms of perimenopause or menopause)
 Fertility drugs

Others:
 Advanced age (starting at perimenopause)
 Obesity (BMI ≥30)
 Endometriosis
 Childbirth later in life or never having a full-term pregnancy

Factors That May Reduce Risk of Ovarian Cancer
 Fertility-Related:
 Childbirth
 Tubal ligation (a type of permanent birth control)
 Breastfeeding

Drugs:
 Oral contraceptives (i.e., birth control pills). Studies have shown the longer you take oral contraceptives, the longer the protection lasts

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