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RESIDENT HOPING TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT ENDOMETRIOSIS ANIL JHALLI anil.jhalli@eap.on.ca
According to the township, paving ope- rations are expected to continue over the next two weeks on several road segments across the community. The roads included in the current phase of work are Centenaire Street, Bols Street, Drentrex Road, Cloutier Drive, Angèle Street, “The wait times in Canada for surgery are long,” she said. “A lot of women are for- ced to even seek help outside of Canada.” Now she wants to raise awareness about Endometriosis with the hope that more women will seek medical attention sooner rather than later, while helping medical professionals gather more information to help those stricken with Endometriosis. She is taking part in the Endo Network’s Run to End Endo, which is hosting several races across the country beginning May 23 until June 14. Charron will be participating in the lesions behave the same way—they swell and bleed. However, because this blood is trapped outside the uterus, it triggers intense internal inflammation, scar tissue, and painful adhesions that can bind organs together. Getting a definitive diagnosis takes an average of five to 11 years globally. This delay happens because early symptoms mimic other gastrointestinal or pelvic conditions. Historically, an accurate diagnosis requi- red an invasive surgical procedure called a laparoscopy. However, modern medical standards increasingly utilize specialized ultrasound and MRI techniques to identify deep lesions and guide treatment pathways earlier. Ongoing international initiative are also actively investigating non-invasive testing options through menstrual blood biomarkers. While there is no permanent cure, symptoms are highly manageable through tailored medical and surgical strategies. “I was shocked to learn how long it takes to receive a diagnosis,” said Charron. Charron said she’s lucky to have surgery soon because her condition is considered critical, but other women may have to wait longer to receive treatments.
Ottawa race on May 30, where she won’t be racing, but walking at her own pace. She is currently Canada’s top earner, raising more than $2,100. “If I can help one woman get herself checked because she is feeling what I was feeling, it’s a step in the positive direction,” she said. “If I can be a voice that helps more women, that’s what I want to do is be that shoulder, that support system.” After her surgery, she has agreed to
donate her blood for researchers to study, to see if there is a commonality between women who suffer from Endometriosis. “I want to share my story, because I want to help more women, and make more people aware of what we are struggling with,” added Charron. To find out more about Endo Network’s Run to End Endo, visit https:// raceroster.com/events/2026/116008/ the-endo-networks-run-to-end-endo-2026.
After multiple trips to the hospital and several misdiagnoses, Kariane Charron is hoping to share her story with other women who may have been suffering just like her. The 34-year-old resident of Clarence Creek has been diagnosed with Endome- triosis, a chronic condition where tissue like the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterine cavity. “I was in constant pain, and I was told it could be this, it could that,” she said. “In two months, I had six trips to the hospital.” When someone is diagnosed with Endo- metriosis, the displaced tissue behaves like it would inside the womb: it thickens, breaks down, and bleeds with each mens- trual cycle. This blood, however, has no way to exit the body, it becomes trapped, leading to severe pain, inflammation, and scar tissue formation. It is a systemic disorder that affects roughly 10 per of women and reproductive-age individuals globally. “I was told what was going on with me was irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), kidney stones and even ovarian cancer,” said Charron. “There was a time where I was thinking I might die.” After a second opinion was sent to doctors at the Ottawa Hospital, Charron received her diagnosis after months of anguish and what ifs. “There is a sense of relief of I know what is going on with me, “she said. “But right now, at the age of 34, my life has completely changed. I have had my life completely altered by this.” During a normal menstrual cycle, the uterine lining thickens and sheds as a period. The misplaced endometriosis
Kariane Charron, a native of Clarence Creek, has been diagnosed with endometriosis and will participate in a race next month to raise awareness about this chronic condition that affects women. (Photo provided)
ROAD PAVING WORK UNDERWAY IN RUSSELL TOWNSHIP
GABRIELLE VINETTE gabrielle.vinette@eap.on.ca
and Cécile Street. Residents living in or travelling through these areas may notice increased construc- tion activity, including road crews, heavy equipment, and temporary traffic disruptions while the work is being completed. The township is asking residents and
motorists for patience and cooperation throughout the paving process. Residents looking for information on future paving projects and upcoming road work schedules can visit the township’s paving information page at Russell Township paving updates.
Road preparation and paving work began last week in Russell Township as part of the municipality’s ongoing infrastructure maintenance program.
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