Your Stories
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Danielle Golding: From cancer at 23 to a family of three
When Danielle was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 23 it was the end of months go going back and forth to the hospital. Upon discovery that she had tumours on both her ovaries and required immediate surgery, her thoughts of the future, and having a family felt distant. This is her story.
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Lisa Robson: "I have become much more open about my diagnosis"
Lisa was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in 2016. Sadly she passed away in 2022 but her family wish is her story lives on. Back in 2020, she shared how she became more open about her diagnosis after a recurrence and played to her creative strengths to help raise awareness.
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Gillian's ovarian cancer journey: diagnosis, treatment, and beyond
Gillian was repeatedly misdiagnosed for 18 months, but she kept persevering until she was finally diagnosed with ovarian cancer aged 33.
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Adele Sewell: "I incorrectly assumed that a cervical smear would discover all female gynaecological cancers""
After being diagnosed with breast cancer eight years earlier, Adele was was concerned she had ovarian cancer symptoms and assumed she needed a smear test. Over the next 18 months, Adele learnt about how ovarian cancer is really diagnosed and what put her at an increased risk.
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Florence's story
Florence was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in 2010 and has undergone several rounds of gruelling chemotherapy and extensive surgery over the past 12 years. She reflects on why breakthroughs in treatments are vital for her and thousands of women in the UK.
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Anna Hannides' story: The importance of early ovarian cancer diagnosis
Anna was 24 years old when she was diagnosed with a stage 1c dysgerminoma. She shares her story.
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Being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in a pandemic: Fiona's story
70-year-old Fiona Jones was diagnosed with stage 3C high grade epithelial ovarian cancer during the coronavirus pandemic. Now in remission, she shares her experience.
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Remembering cancer campaigner Fi Munro
On July 7th 2020, we said goodbye to cancer campaigner and award-winning researcher Fi Munro.
Fi was diagnosed with non-genetic stage four ovarian cancer just four years earlier, aged 30, and it changed her life forever. Little did we know then, how much she would go on to change other people’s lives too.
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BRCA and hereditary cancer risks: Jenny's genetic testing journey
When Jenny's aunt was sadly diagnosed with peritoneal cancer she decided to have genetic testing. After discovering her own BCRA 2 gene mutation she started a support group on Facebook for other women who had a hereditary risk.
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Remembering Anne Giess: International Nurses Day
David lost his lovely wife Anne to ovarian cancer in 2019. Now he’s determined to raise awareness so that both women, and men, will recognise the disease.
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Angela Walker: "I'm still going strong 14 years after my last chemotherapy session"
Meet mum-of-three Angela who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2003 at the age of 46.
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Kizzie's Step Challenge journey
Just two weeks after she lost her mum to ovarian cancer, Kizzie decided to take part in our Walk In Her Name Step Challenge. Together with friends and family she raised whopping £3,176, reaching the top of our fundraising leader board. Now, she reflects on her experience and what it meant to her to take part.
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Rare gene mutations - Julie's genetic testing journey
After undergoing genetic testing, Julie discovered that she had a rare genetic mutation called RAD51D, which is linked to both breast and ovarian cancer. Equipped with this knowledge, Julie shares her story in the hope that it will help other women with rare genetic mutations.
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Talya: “Genetic testing has allowed me to take control of something I’d previously had no control over."
People of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage are ten times more likely to carry a BRCA gene mutation that heightens a person’s risk of certain cancers, including ovarian. Talya Schneider shares her story in the hope that more Jewish families can stay together, for longer.
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Putting a spotlight on age inequality: Elizabeth's story
Women of all ages should have access to the best possible care when diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Sadly Debra’s mum Elizabeth, didn’t. Debra shares her mum’s story in the hope that all GP's will be better equipped in the future if a patient exhibits symptoms.
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Dinah: "Niraparib has given me hope"
Primary school teacher Dinah Lewis shares her experience of ovarian cancer and the maintenance treatment niraparib.
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Carolyn: "More than anything, she was the heart of our family"
Carolyn sadly lost her mum to ovarian cancer 18 months ago. Now she is determined to raise money for the vital research that will create better treatments, earlier detection and methods of prevention. Read her story below.
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DNA Family Secrets: Duri shares her story as part of BBC Two documentary
Duri Mehmet, one of the founding members of our Next Generation Women's Collective, sadly lost her mum to ovarian cancer nine years ago, she then discovered that the disease runs in her family. Duri shared her journey as part of BBC Two documentary called DNA Family Secrets on the 9th March 2021. This is her full story.
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Issy: "My mum is the reason we are fundraising for Ovarian Cancer Action"
Issy lost her mum Lydia two years ago to ovarian cancer. Now she and her family take part in our Walk In Her Name Step Challenge in order to raise money for a screening tool. This is her story.
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Mary: "I was also told that there was no connection between mine and my sister’s cancer"
Mary was diagnosed with both breast cancer and ovarian cancer before she found out she had a genetic risk. Now she reflects on how this discovery affected her family.