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‘Journey of Hope’: A poem
Diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer, Debbie Sharp shares a poem about her diagnosis hoping to bring inspiration and strength to other patients. -
“Coping with chemotherapy”
Ingrid Copperman was diagnosed with ovarian cancer earlier this year. Here she shares some of the coping mechanisms that have helped her through her treatment.
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“The ripples of kindness have continued to grow”
Inspired by The Power of Kindness, Fi Munro used money raised by friends and family, after her ovarian cancer diagnosis, to deliver 'random acts of kindness'. -
“My chemo bag essentials”
Laura Moses was diagnosed with ovarian cancer earlier this year aged 27 and has just received the fantastic news she is in remission. Here Laura shares the essentials that she took to her chemotherapy sessions in the hope that it will help others going through treatment.
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“Seeing myself in a wig for the first time was slightly surreal but a relief”
Jo Beagley was diagnosed with stage 3C ovarian cancer in 2014. Here she describes how losing her hair as a result of chemotherapy took her on an emotional journey.
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“I run to feel normal and to let the cancer know I’m in charge”
Earlier this month Glenys Waters ran the Bournemouth 5k Supernova for Ovarian Cancer Action. Glenys was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in 2015 but refused to let this stop her from running. Now, with more than 100 park runs and a 'runner of the year' award under her belt, she looks back at her ovarian cancer journey...
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“It feels like life is almost back to normal – or at least a new normal”
Two years since Jo Beagley was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she shares her journey, from processing the diagnosis to facing the future. -
“One moment we were celebrating her sweet 16th, the next my daughter was diagnosed with ovarian cancer”
Arlene's daughter Alyssa was 16 years old when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. A vigilant GP noticed a mass on her abdomen when she was suffering with a stomach virus and, after several operations, she is free of cancer without needing chemotherapy. Arlene wants to share her story to give hope to others fighting the disease.
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Cancer induced infertility and loss
Fi Munro shares her experiences of cancer induced infertility and loss, and offers advice for supporting someone who has lost a child or found out they are infertile.
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"When I looked in the mirror I felt like a warrior"
Fiona Munro, 30, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in January and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. She shares how she took control of her hair loss and embraced the challenge...