Your Stories
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Tina Wright: "Cancer doesn't need to be a death sentence"
Tina's ovarian cancer recently returned having been diagnosed 9 years ago. She urges women not to be scared of seeking the information or help they need.
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Karen Lamont: "Early diagnosis is the key."
Karen was diagnosed with ovarian cancer aged 19. Now 30 years after her diagnosis, she shares her story.
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15 August 2019
Emily Plane: "My sole focus was getting to the end of treatment"
Emily was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in January 2019, aged 23. Now a month post-chemo, she reflects on how the incredible support from family and friends has helped her get through a gruelling year.
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31 July 2019
Diane Clynes
Diane was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in August 1998 and in 2009 was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now 21 years after her cancer journey began she is fit and well. She shares her story.
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Adele Sewell: "I incorrectly assumed that a cervical smear would discover all female gynaecological cancers""
After being diagnosed with ovarian cancer eight years after her breast cancer diagnosis, Adele was encouraged by her doctors to undergo genetic testing.
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Personal experiences
30 May 2019
Sarah Passby: "I am really well and back to living a normal life"
Sarah Passby was diagnosed with stage 3a ovarian cancer in March 2016 and underwent chemotherapy. She shares her story and explains why she is so passionate about raising awareness of the disease.
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Younger women with ovarian cancer
21 May 2019
Laura Gibbon: "Had I known the symptoms of ovarian cancer I might not have left it so long before going to A&E"
Laura Gibbon's life changed forever in March 2016 when she was told she had stage 3c ovarian cancer. She had been unaware that the symptoms she was experiencing were associated with the disease.
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BRCA & Lynch Syndrome
15 May 2019
Rebecca Nutley: "I now have this knowledge that I can pass onto my family"
After her mother was diagnosed with cancer three times, Rebecca discovered she and her brother carried the BRCA1 gene mutation, increasing their chances of developing it too. Rebecca had a preventive double mastectomy aged 26 to reduce her risk of breast cancer.
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Personal experiences
15 April 2019
Diane Evans-Wood: "Once you accept your new kind of normal, life can resume and you can still have fun."
Diane Evans-Wood was working as a Palliative Care Nurse Specialist when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2013. She shares her story — from the early symptoms through to diagnosis and treatment.
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Fiona Munro: "I want to raise awareness that young women are also at risk of ovarian cancer"
Fiona was with diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer in February 2016 at the age of 30. She has since devoted her energy to helping other young women with ovarian cancer, and has even written a book about her journey.
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Personal experiences
20 March 2019
Claudia Gore: "We need to look after our minds too"
Claudia Gore, 47, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer two years ago. She shares the story of her early symptoms, her diagnosis and treatment. Claudia also describes the impact of her ovarian cancer experience on her mental health and why sessions with a psychologist helped so much.
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Younger women with ovarian cancer
15 March 2019
Jess Brown: "Treatment needed to be aggressive and to happen quickly"
Jess Brown is 26, a mum, and an ovarian cancer survivor navigating surgical menopause. Jess feels lucky her ovarian cancer was diagnosed early and is organising a Walk In Her Name to raise money for ovarian cancer research this March.
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Personal experiences
18 February 2019
Nicola Butler: "I didn't want to worry them so I kept the chance it could be cancer to myself"
Nicola was 46 years old when she was diagnosed with stage 1c epithelial germ ovarian cancer. Now a year cancer free, she reflects on the importance of listening to your body.
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Louise Mitchell: "Cancer has taken a lot from me, but it’s left me with a totally new perspective on life"
Louise was diagnosed with ovarian cancer after a pregnancy scan detected a mass on one of her ovaries. Now two years on from her diagnosis, she has thrown herself back into fitness and is determined to find the positives in her experience.
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Gift Hamisi: "Educate yourself on your family history and learn to listen to your body"
Five years after losing her mother to ovarian cancer, Gift was shocked to learn that her grandmother had also been diagnosed with the disease. Gift is currently awaiting the results of her BRCA test and wants to use her voice to encourage other women to understand their family history and the prevention options available to them.
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Suzie Aries: "Now, my main focus is to make sure that every day is a good one"
Suzie Aries was diagnosed with Stage 3/4 ovarian cancer, aged 25. She shares her story and explains why research into early detection is so important.
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16 August 2018
Lesley Torun
Lesley was diagnosed with stage 1b ovarian cancer last year. She shares her experience so far.
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Loved ones
16 July 2018
Alan Roberts
Alan Roberts pays tribute to his beloved wife, Carys, who lost her life to ovarian cancer in March this year. A hugely talented artist, the sale of Carys's artwork has left an incredible legacy, helping to raise £25,000 for a number of cancer charities.
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BRCA & Lynch Syndrome
27 June 2018
Natasha Cantor
Natasha has Lynch Syndrome, a genetic mutation which is linked to an increased risk of a number of different cancers. She tells us about her own family history, and why knowing her genetic status has allowed her to feel more in control.
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Rachel Firmin
Rachel pushed for genetic testing after losing her mum to breast cancer and discovered that she was BRCA2+. She shares her story.
