Support low-grade serous ovarian cancer in the united states
The LGSOC Initiative has proudly partnered with STAAR Ovarian Cancer since STAAR was founded in 2020. Led by volunteers from the low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC) community, STAAR shares our passion for funding LGSOC research to improve outcomes for women living with the disease.
Together, through fundraising or donations, we can make a real impact in increasing knowledge and progressing treatments for low-grade serous ovarian cancer.
STAAR-funded research
STAAR has funded significant research projects led by experts in the LGSOC field across the United States.
With over $500,000 USD invested in LGSOC research, STAAR is making a substantial impact on the low-grade serous community.
Fundraise or donate today to help us fund transformational LGSOC research!
LGSOC hero: Lexi Mestas
Lexi Mestas was diagnosed with stage 3C low-grade serous ovarian cancer in 2021 at the age of 27.
She had experienced bloating, abdominal pain, frequent urination, and changes in her bowel habits for many years, “I was like any other 27-year-old, focused on my career, and hopeful to one day have a family,” she said. “But my daily life was plagued with unexplained and misdiagnosed ongoing pain. This pain disrupted my sleep, work life, social life, and everything in between. For years, I was brushed off by doctors and given simple solutions and explanations that still didn’t resolve my pain.”
Lexi was a tireless volunteer, advocate and supporter of low-grade serous ovarian cancer. She strongly believed that research was the best hope for women with this cancer. Lexi raised over $80,000 to help future generations of women living with low-grade serous ovarian cancer.
Lexi sadly passed away in 2023, but her legacy continues to inspire and change lives.
There are so many challenging things about this diagnosis – physically, mentally, emotionally. Infertility, fatigue, anxiety around treatments, recurrences, and death. Every day, this diagnosis is with you. But you find the good where you can.
I adopted an emotional support dog, Val and I’ve spent some amazing moments with my family. I’ve met so many amazing people going through this diagnosis and it’s given me a purpose in life that I’ve never felt before.
Lexi
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