Stories

Read the personal experiences of people affected by ovarian cancer, from coping with their diagnosis to sharing tips for treatment and what support they'd recommend. 

A photo of Jenny smiling. She has short grey hair and is wearing a red patterned top with a navy blue cardigan
Jenny's story

Jenny was diagnosed with late stage 3c ovarian cancer in 2021 at 49 years old. She experienced ovarian cancer symptoms, including fatigue, for a year preceding her diagnosis but it was linked to the perimenopause.

A selfie that Judy is taking sitting on her sofa wearing a blue patterned top with her blonde hair worn down and she's smiling
Judy's story

Judy was diagnosed with stage 3C ovarian cancer in 2014. 10 years on, she's sharing her story in the hope of bringing positivity to others.

Lorraine, a lady with red hair sitting on her sofa taking a selfie and smiling
Meet our member: Lorraine

Lorraine joined the Ovarian Cancer Community in 2021 after her diagnosis of ovarian cancer and talks to us about the support she’s received from other members.

A photo of Margaret after losing her hair
Margaret's story

Margaret got involved with raising funds and awareness after her diagnosis of ovarian cancer.

Charlotte and her husband trekking for Target Ovarian Cancer
Charlotte's story

GP Charlotte Badescu shares her story of being diagnosed with a rare type of ovarian cancer and how her experience has given her further insight into patient care and experiences.

Libby sitting outside smiling wearing a white shirt and glasses
Meet our member: Libby

Libby was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in January this year. She talks to us about the wonderful support she's found in our online communities.

Annie looking toward the camera wearing a green top, scarf and glasses with fields in the background - a woman with ovarian cancer who shared her story with Target Ovarian Cancer
Annie’s story

Annie found comfort and solace in our support line and shared her story for our BBC Lifeline Appeal.

Rosie taking a photo in the mirror wearing her student nurse uniform
Rosie's story

At 15 years old, Rosie, now a student nurse, had spent three months experiencing abdominal pain and bloating, but had no idea it would be stage 2 ovarian cancer

Sarah taking a selfie wearing a cap and grey jacket, she's outside in front of a lake with blue skies behind her
Sarah's story

Sarah was diagnosed with stage 3c ovarian cancer in March 2023 after an elevated CA125 result of over 1,700. She's now taking the maintenance drug Niraparib and wants to share her experience to raise awareness and help other women be diagnosed earlier.

Gillian with long dark hair and a fringe taking a selfie, she's wearing her wig she named "Cher"
Gillian's story

A year on from her diagnosis of stage 3 high grade serous ovarian cancer, Gillian discusses her experience, life with a stoma, and looking to the future surrounded by friends and family.

Alison smiling sitting on the sofa holding a cup of tea
Alison's story

In 2014, Alison was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer together with breast cancer. June marks 10 years since that diagnosis – and she continues to raise awareness and hopes to inspire others by sharing her story.

Amy, a woman who shared her story with Target Ovarian Cancer
Amy's story

It’s been four years since Amy shared her story with us, and despite 2023 being challenging, she wanted to share how she has continued to hold onto hope.