Hollyoaks Diane is diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Longstanding character Diane Hutchinson is facing a life-changing ovarian cancer diagnosis.
It's a storyline as devastating as it is important, and one that's been developed in close collaboration with Ovarian Cancer Action - to ensure the realities faced by women living with the disease are reflected on screen.
Ovarian cancer stages
Diane is diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer. She becomes one of 7,500 women diagnosed in the UK each year.
Unfortunately, like Diane, most women are diagnosed at a later stage - when survival is at it's lowest. The truth is that over 50% of women are diagnosed at an advanced stage of ovarian cancer.
We're trying to change this. Through our Research Centre, we're working hard to tackle the hardest challenges in ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment.
The reality of ovarian cancer
Take a look at the reality of ovarian cancer in more detail. Know what symptoms of ovarian cancer look like, read the real-life experiences of women with ovarian cancer, or learn more about how to support a loved one through it.
Have you or your loved one experienced ovarian cancer?
We know the facts, we know the numbers and the symptoms of ovarian cancer; we also know that sometimes they can be scary and overwhelming. That's why when an individual shares their story it can transform another person's life. It can make them feel less alone.
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