Leanne's story
Leanne was my sister. She died just eight days after a diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
Leanne was my sister. She died just eight days after a diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
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 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.
Tracy shares her experience of ovarian cancer to help someone else who may be feeling the same as her.
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 talks about how positivity, energy and exercise helped her with her first diagnosis and will help her manage her recurrence.
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.
Diagnosis, treatment and beyond: Anne talks about her ovarian cancer experience and why having the right support can make all the difference…
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…
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
Being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. Jeanette shares her story…
At 75, Margaret shares how chemo helped her stage 3 cancer change to no evidence of disease and how online support helped her.
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