The Amazing Woman, Sakina Hendricks

This is a different type of blog post today. On March 23rd 2022 I lost my sister, Sakina Hendricks to uterine cancer. Today's blog is dedicated to her memory and providing some information on uterine cancer also known as endometrial cancer.

Sakina was born November 10th 1963 and as she chose to explore the world she realized that family was the most important thing to her. She loved her children, siblings, parents, friends, grandkids and so many cousins and other family members. She found out she had uterine cancer about a year ago. She tried everything the doctors, friends and family told her. She stopped eating meat, sugar, and unhealthy items. She did chemo, radiation, acupuncture, low stress things, resorts for meditation, you name it she did it.

There are no signs to uterine cancer except excessive bleeding as if you're having a period. Most of the time by the time you realize you have it, it is too late. There are no test regularly given to screen for this type of cancer.

"Screening is looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to spread.

Scientists are trying to better understand which people are more likely to get certain types of cancer. They also study the things we do and the things around us to see if they cause cancer. This information helps doctors recommend who should be screened for cancer, which screening tests should be used, and how often the tests should be done.

It is important to remember that your doctor does not necessarily think you have cancer if he or she suggests a screening test. Screening tests are given when you have no cancer symptoms.

If a screening test result is abnormal, you may need to have more tests done to find out if you have cancer. These are called diagnostic tests," National Cancer Institute.

Sakina had 8 children, 26 grandchildren and leaves behind her parents and 7 siblings. Her smile was contagious, her heart was huge and her spirit lives in all those she touched. So what was Sakina about? She was about giving to those who needed. She would make sure everyone was taken care of. She found it her duty to take in family and friends that needed a place to stay even if they had no idea when or where they would be going next.

She was also about bringing family together. She wanted our family to be close and as the oldest sister and second sibling of 9, she worked hard to put together family gatherings to bring us together and spread her love. She was soft spoken and relaxed. Her legacy leaves behind hope, love and new beginnings. She spend her last days trying to uplift others and let them know she didn't want sadness. She spend quality time with everyone. She made friends feel like family. She was an amazing woman who left earth far too early. This post is to let the world know her name and know that life is short. You have to appreciate where you are now and know that love is the key to your happiness. Love yourself, others and enjoy the time you have left on earth. This woman spent her entire life bringing people together. Now that she is gone, her life and legacy will live on. Grow, live, and change the world. Keep growing and inspiring.