October
October was another month of learning, connection, and growth for Lifted Through Hope. As we continue building relationships within the medical community and reaching more women and families affected by these rare cancers, we're encouraged by the connections being made and the community growing around us.
Here's a look at what we've been up to:
Connecting with the medical community: Jen and Jezebel attended the inaugural Neuroendocrine Patient Summit where they had the opportunity to connect with Dr. Chauhan and his team. It was a wonderful conference filled with valuable information and learning about neuroendocrine carcinomas. Every opportunity to learn, ask questions, and build relationships helps move our mission forward.
Growing our online community: Our Facebook and Instagram communities continue to grow! We now have 333 followers on Facebook and 43 on Instagram. Every new follower represents another opportunity to share information, raise awareness, and reach someone who may be looking for connection or support. Thank you for helping us spread the word!
Continuing to raise awareness: Through our Sister/Supporter Stories, educational posts, and community conversations, we're continuing to put a face to these rare diagnoses. Sharing the experiences of women and families affected by SCCC and LCCC is an important part of helping others understand these cancers and the need for greater awareness.
Bringing patient voices to the medical community: Malee and Jen spoke at MD Anderson's Rare Gynecological Tumor Conference, sharing their unique perspectives as patients and advocates with members of the rare tumor community. They also had the opportunity to be interviewed for a podcast with Dr. Ramirez for the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. We're excited to share the conversation as soon as it launches!
Preparing for what's ahead: We're looking forward to continuing conversations with hospitals and medical professionals, building new relationships, and finding ways to bring patient voices into the discussions shaping the future of care and research.
Thank you for following along, sharing our posts, telling your stories, and helping us build something meaningful. Whether you've been here since the beginning or just recently found us, we're glad you're part of this growing community.
We're building more than awareness. We're building a community where no woman has to face this diagnosis alone.
-The Lifted Through Hope Board
September
Our first month has been filled with connection, conversations, and hope. Behind the scenes, we’ve been working to bring greater awareness to Small and Large Cell Neuroendocrine Cervical Cancer and help women feel supported.
Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to:
Launching Lifted Through Hope Foundation: We introduced Lifted Through Hope and began sharing our mission with women, families, supporters, and the medical community. We also launched our website, Facebook, and Instagram pages, creating new ways to connect, share resources, and build community. Follow us on social media to stay connected and see what’s ahead.
Learning and connecting: Malee and Jezebel attended the 2026 Cervical Cancer Patient Summit in San Diego, California, connecting with others who share a commitment to patient advocacy.
Opening conversations: Members of the board met with two major hospitals to discuss opportunities to work together to spread awareness and reach more women facing these rare cancers.
Bringing patient voices to the medical community: Jen and Malee were invited to speak at MD Anderson’s Rare Gynecological Tumor Conference in November. They’ve been preparing to share their stories, the importance of community, and their hope for the future of care.
Sharing the women behind the diagnoses: Through Sister/Supporter Stories, education, and community posts, we’re helping others understand these cancers while honoring the women and families affected by them.
Looking ahead to October: Jen and Jezebel will attend the NET Conference at UCSF, continuing our efforts to learn, build relationships, and raise awareness.
Thank you for following our page, sharing our posts, telling your stories, and believing in this mission. Every connection helps us reach someone who may be searching for support.
We’re just getting started, with one goal at the heart of everything we do: no woman should face this alone.
-The Lifted Through Hope Board