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Emma - A year in the life of a 23-year-old woman diagnosed with ovarian cancer
Emma Colledge is a 23 years old prison officer and instructor with the army cadets. Active and aware, with her whole life ahead of her. But in February 2022, she noticed she was bloated. And it started off a year that would change her life forever.
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Christine – ‘I gave myself about six months’
Christine was all set to get married in June 2022. But the previous six months had been marred by weight loss, difficulty swallowing, sickness and urinary problems. And then two weeks before her wedding day, she was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer aged 61. This is her story.
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Lottie – ‘My symptoms were put down to being poorly when pregnant’
On the 4th January 2022, Lottie gave birth to a baby boy born at 29 weeks gestation. His premature birth was put down to her having multiple infections. Lottie had become unwell in pregnancy firstly with a kidney infection. She then discovered this was only the start.
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Showing the reality of ovarian cancer with a new campaign
Did you know only 44% of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer survive beyond five years? The odds are against women and we need you to take action.
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Dear Janey Godley,
We can’t imagine what the last year must have been like. You’ve courageously shared so much about your diagnosis, coping with treatment, and the emotional side effects – the good and the bad, your hopes and your fears.
So, through all that and everything you’ve gone through, there’s one thing we want to make sure you know on this fateful anniversary.
Thank you.
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Diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer, Angela wanted to help women of the future
Three years ago, Clare lost her sister Angela (pictured above) to ovarian cancer. Here she tells her story and how she's left an incredible legacy that will change the future for women with ovarian cancer.
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"When I was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer I was scared about the implications for my fertility"
Louise Temperley was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in August 2011. Ten years on, she shares her story and her journey to motherhood.
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January update: What’s happening with ovarian cancer treatment?
We take a look at what’s happening in hospitals right now, what you should expect if your treatment is delayed, and how we can help you through the weeks ahead.
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Meet the Kent-based walkers determined to stomp out ovarian cancer
The Pinecone Walkers celebrate ten whole years of fundraising for Ovarian Cancer Action in memory of Barbara.
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"I was lucky my cancer was caught early but we desperately need to develop a screening tool"
Alex was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in November 2016 aged 39. She shares her story and explains why she will be helping to hand out 33,000 roses on World Ovarian Cancer Day to raise awareness.
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Top tips – What to pack for a hospital stay
The following is an extract from How Long Have I Got? by best-selling author Fi Munro PhD.
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"When we are well we don't think about time wasted but when that time is threatened it makes you reassess what is important."
Glenys Waters was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2015. She explains how the positive mental and physical impact of running and being a part of the parkrun community has helped her to remain optimistic and enjoy the best quality of life possible in the time she has left.
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"You never expect in your wildest dreams to be told that your child has cancer"
A diagnosis of cancer is a family experience that changes the lives of all its members, bringing an immense amount of stress and many challenging situations. Pauline tells us about the impact her daughter Suzie's diagnosis had on their family and of their hopes for a better future for women like Suzie.
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"Sarah was very lucky to have been diagnosed in the early stages"
Andy’s wife Sarah was diagnosed with stage 2 ovarian cancer in 2008. He shares their story to help raise awareness of the importance of early detection and to highlight why an ovarian cancer screening tool is so desperately needed.
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"One of the first things I wanted to do once I was in remission was to get fit again"
Keen cyclist Dominique was teaching English in Myanmar when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Now in remission, she explains why it has been so important to her to get back in the saddle.
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"Getting back to fitness has not been easy but I'm determined that I'll conquer this ride"
This time last year Rosie couldn't walk 1km without a rest, yet alone contemplate riding her bike, as she was just completing six cycles of chemotherapy for ovarian cancer. Now she is gearing up to take on Ride the Night for Women V Cancer.
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"Familiarise yourselves with the symptoms and if you're in doubt whether you have any, see a doctor"
Janet Watkins, 55, was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer on March 31 this year. As she prepares for surgery, she reflects on her journey so far.
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"I want to share my experience of chemotherapy and remission to help other women going through the same thing"
Last time Karen wrote for Ovarian Cancer Action she had recently finished her final chemotherapy session.
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"At 19 years old cancer wasn't something I thought I'd have to go through"
Amy Allen was just 19 years old when she was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer. She shares her story and the unique way she has raised money to support Ovarian Cancer Action's research.
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“I didn’t think in a million years I would have cancer”
Diagnosed at just 26, Lauren shares her road from diagnosis to recovery and how you can Walk In Her Name this Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.