Your ovarian cancer stories

Elizabeth's story

Elizabeth: "There are always options at different stages of your life."

Discover Elizabeth's journey with hereditary cancer risk, her decisions about risk-reducing surgeries, and the importance of knowing your family history. Learn how to take control of your health with Ovarian Cancer Action
Alison's story

Alison: I can see progress made over the last 10 years

Discover Alison's powerful journey with ovarian cancer, BRCA gene testing, and advocacy for better awareness and treatments. Learn why genetic testing matters.
Lindsey's story

Lindsey: "The knowledge of my BRCA2 gene mutation is a gift; it could save my life"

Despite having no known family history of cancer, Lindsey decided to take part in the NHS Jewish BRCA Testing Programme as one of her grandparents was Jewish. She was shocked when she found out she does indeed carry a faulty BRCA gene. She tells us her story here.
Laura's story

Laura shares her story: Ovarian Cancer Action's BBC Lifeline Appeal

Meet Laura, a primary school teacher from North London who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer after she was originally misdiagnosed with IBS. Now she shares her story as part of …
Natalie's story

Natalie Pearce: "Being aware of the faulty BRCA gene has helped my family"

"This photo still stops my heart. I remember how scared I was and how I was trying to put on a brave smile." Natalie was diagnosed with Stage 3c ovarian …
Talya's story

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 ovarian cancer. Talya shares her story in the hope that more Jewish families can stay together, for longer.
Rachel's story

Rachel Firmin: "I only wish my mum could've been able to make the same choice"

Rachel pushed for genetic testing after losing her mum to breast cancer and discovered that she was BRCA2+. She shares her story.

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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. Your life stories, can help other women and families in so many ways.

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Elizabeth: "There are always options at different stages of your life."

Alison: I can see progress made over the last 10 years

Lindsey: "The knowledge of my BRCA2 gene mutation is a gift; it could save my life"

Laura shares her story: Ovarian Cancer Action's BBC Lifeline Appeal

Natalie Pearce: "Being aware of the faulty BRCA gene has helped my family"

Talya: “Genetic testing has allowed me to take control of something I’d previously had no control over."

Rachel Firmin: "I only wish my mum could've been able to make the same choice"

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