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Doctors thought she was pregnant. Now she is fighting for her life


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Riley Benado

It reads like a nightmare. 18-year-old Riley Benado goes to her doctor with severe pain and bleeding. He is sure that she is pregnant. The big belly, the pain - everything points to a pregnancy in the 5th month - until Riley informs her doctor that she is still a virgin. The doctor: speechless. He then carries out further investigations. The terrible diagnosis: ovarian cancer.

"Local 18-year-old girl diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer" by Skye Ravy of Paso Roble's Daily News Thank you so much ...

Posted by Riley Benado on Friday, September 25, 2015

"I could not believe what I heard, " says the girl. "I never expected to receive such a terrible diagnosis at the age of 18." Ten days later, the cheerleader is operated by a whole team of specialists. Not only do doctors need to remove Riley's 11-13 cm tumor, but also the uterus, an ovary and her eggs. "The worst part is not that they have removed those parts of my body, the worst thing is that it happened to me at this age - it's ripping my heart." Riley continued, "I've always dreamed of children, of my own family, I love children so much, it makes me so sad to know that I will never have children of my own."

I do not know you, but I know you can get through this. I wish you the best beautiful #RallyForRiley http://t.co/pBe5Q9QStI

- Kylie Quigley (@quigley_kylie) September 29, 2015

Her parents write on Facebook that her daughter is doing well, but she is not over the mountain yet. One now has to wait for the findings of the tumor. Meanwhile, Riley collects 'GoFundMe' donations for the numerous bills her family is sitting on. Within four days already $ 27, 600 (€ 24, 636) have come together. "I really appreciate all the love and support I get from my family, my friends and my community." "Seeing all the #RallyForRiley posts on Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat and Twitter makes me very happy."

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