Topic: Support

 

A photo of Leanne with her face resting against her hands and smiling
Leanne's story

Leanne was my sister. She died just eight days after a diagnosis of ovarian cancer.

A photo of Helen sat at a restaurant smiling
Helen's story

I knew nothing about the symptoms of ovarian cancer – if I'd have known I would have pushed to see my GP a lot earlier.

Megan after treatment taking a selfie, smiling
Megan's story

Megan became ill while away travelling, and with an initial diagnosis of polycystic ovaries coupled with the pandemic, she didn’t receive a diagnosis until 2021. Here she talks about the emotional impact it has had on her.

A profile shot of Tracy standing outside in the garden
Tracy's story

Tracy shares her experience of ovarian cancer to help someone else who may be feeling the same as her.

A photo of Denise
Denise's story

Denise was diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer in January, a year after her sister was diagnosed. Unknown to them until recently, they both carry the BRCA 2 gene. Here Denise talks about her diagnosis and treatment.

Lesley standing by a lake out walking with her dog
Lesley's story

Lesley talks about how positivity, energy and exercise helped her with her first diagnosis and will help her manage her recurrence.

A selfie of sitting on the sofa smiling
Lorraine's story

Three years since being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, Lorraine shares her experience of diagnosis, being on a clinical trial and the support she has found. 

Anne standing in the woods looking towards the camera smiling
Anne's Story

Diagnosis, treatment and beyond: Anne talks about her ovarian cancer experience and why having the right support can make all the difference…

Gill sitting and smiling towards the camera with her chin resting on her hand
Gill's Story

Gill lost her mother to ovarian cancer just months after her own diagnosis. She talks about her experience, coping with her loss, and why she credits her cat Humbug with saving her life…

Allyson taking a selfie on a walk by the sea in a winter hat and coat smiling to the camera
Allyson’s Story

After her diagnosis, Allyson decided to spend more time focusing on the things that were important to her. Here she talks about her diagnosis, learning to find joy in the small things, and how walking helped her quiet the inner chatter

Jeanette taking a selfie on the beach, smiling wearing sunglasses and a headscarf
Jeanette’s Story

Being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. Jeanette shares her story…

Margaret smiling in her living room
Margaret's story

At 75, Margaret shares how chemo helped her stage 3 cancer change to no evidence of disease and how online support helped her.