A 20-year-old woman finally got her life back after doctors discovered massive tumors on both of her ovaries—together weighing more than 100 pounds. One tumor alone weighed 104 pounds, and it’s believed they had been growing since she first started ovulating. Today, Allison Fisher can finally do simple things like walk, drive, and breathe without pain.

For years, Allison felt her concerns were dismissed by doctors who blamed everything on her weight. “Looking back at photos from fifth grade, I could already tell something wasn’t right,” Allison said. “Strangers would ask if I was pregnant.” Despite recurring symptoms, she was repeatedly told to just lose weight—even when visiting the doctor for things like a cold or an ear infection.

That dismissive attitude made her avoid going to the doctor altogether. In 2020, she even endured a year-long period without seeking help. “I was scared,” she admitted. “I let myself believe that if I ignored it, it would go away.”

But things changed in 2021 when her mother survived cancer. Seeing her mom’s strength inspired Allison to take control of her own health. At that point, her stomach had become “rock hard,” and even standing or moving for more than five minutes was nearly impossible. “It felt like I was pregnant with 10 kids,” she said. “I couldn’t lie on my stomach—it felt like my organs were being crushed.”

By November 2022, her symptoms had become so severe she could barely breathe. That’s when she finally saw a doctor.

“I was in excruciating pain that no medication could fix,” Allison recalled.

Dr. Martin Martino, a gynecologic oncology surgeon at Ascension St. Vincent’s, immediately recognized something serious was going on. A CT scan confirmed their suspicions: Allison had a 104-pound tumor on her right ovary and a 12-pound twisted mass on her left.

“I cried tears of joy,” Allison said when she learned the truth.

After a successful surgery, her first words when waking up were, “Thank you so much—you saved my life!”

Since then, Allison has also undergone weight loss surgery. She previously weighed 499 pounds, but she’s now lost half her body weight—and more importantly, she says, she’s finally living.

“I feel amazing. I’m looking forward to getting a job, driving, and just being a normal person again,” she shared.

To others who might be afraid to seek medical help, Allison has this advice: “You know your body best. Don’t let anyone brush you off. Keep pushing for answers.”

Allison’s journey is a powerful reminder of resilience—and how taking that first step toward help can change everything.