06/07/2026
Carol knows firsthand how important it is to have support when you need it most. After experiencing symptoms in the summer of 2020 and advocating for herself to get answers, she was diagnosed with uterine cancer in January 2021. Following surgery and targeted radiation, she was told there were no signs of disease in June 2021. This year marks her five-year anniversary.
“Cancer is traumatic, no matter how you slice it,” she shared. “Having a support group to help navigate my post-cancer journey has been amazing.”
As a founding member of the Stellantis Working with Cancer Support Group, Carol has found comfort in connecting with others who understand the impact of cancer — whether as survivors, supporters or caregivers.
“The group really makes me feel like I’m not alone in this,” she said. “We all bring different perspectives and stories to the table. It’s a safe space where we can share our personal journeys, celebrate each other’s wins and find strength we didn’t know we had.”
For Carol, being part of a workplace community where employees can support one another speaks to the culture surrounding cancer awareness and survivorship at Stellantis.
“The last thing anyone needs while going through a major health crisis is to worry about work,” she said. “The focus should be on getting better, and I was grateful to have that support here.”
Her message to others is simple: listen to your body, speak up for yourself, and make time for preventive screenings.
“No one knows you like you,” she said. “If you believe something is wrong, speak up. Don’t be scared to make that doctor’s appointment and push for answers. If my story helps even one person go get a check-up or preventive screening, then that is enough for me.”
At Stellantis, employee-led communities help create space for connection, understanding, and support - when it matters most.
