Topic: Campaigns

 

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.

A photo from Target Ovarian Cancer's Scottish Pathfinder Annwen Jones, Mags, Mary Hudson and Monica Lennon MSP
Mary's story

Mary initially was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 and then received an ovarian cancer diagnosis in 2019. It was soon discovered that she had a rare gene variant that put her at an increased risk of cancer.

A photo of Mags from October 2022 - the last day she had all her hair before it started to fall out as a result of chemo
Mags's story

Mags was diagnosed in 2022 and it was a huge shock for her and her family. Recently she has been told there is no evidence of disease and here she explains the challenges she has faced from diagnosis to now.

Diane out fundraising in her local community, holding a collection tin and Target Ovarian Cancer posters and leaflets
Diane's story

Diane has shared her story with MPs, campaigned in her local community and will not stop working towards a future where there is increased awareness of ovarian cancer.