Tara’s Story

Site created on August 30, 2019

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At 12.5 weeks pregnant, Tara was diagnosed with cervical cancer.  Through a winding roller coaster journey (see past journal entries), we eventually learned that it is neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix, an extremely rare form of cervical cancer that is usually very aggressive.

We felt we had no choice but to terminate the pregnancy so that Tara can get a radical hysterectomy.  She is also undergoing chemotherapy and may need radiation therapy.


It helps her to know that people are thinking of her and praying for her.  Words of support and encouragement are welcome.

Newest Update

Memorial Website

Journal entry by Sam Cates —

I created a memorial website for Tara here: https://everloved.com/life-of/tara-cates/.  It's a great place to share stories, including photos or videos.  It also has all the information about the events this weekend, and about donating to support cancer research in Tara's name.

Feel free to share it with anyone who knew Tara.

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