NHS doctor Claire was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2023. She spotted unusual symptoms early and acted fast. Now, she’s sharing her story to raise awareness and urge women to trust their instincts and speak up when something feels wrong.

Taegan was diagnosed with germ cell ovarian cancer at age 11 in 2018. After surgery and a successful BEP chemo trial, she’s now training to be a hairdresser. She's sharing her story to raise awareness of ovarian cancer in young people.

27-year-old Heleena became unwell in December 2024, resulting in a trip to A&E. It discovered that she had a 34x30cm cystic mass growing on her right ovary. Heleena wants to share her story to help raise awareness.

29 year old Lotte was diagnosed with stage 1A ovarian cancer in February this year after surgery to remove ovarian cysts.

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.

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.

After being diagnosed with womb cancer, Gemma received a separate diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Gemma praises her GP practice for helping her receive a correct diagnosis and encourages others to keep persisting.

Summer was diagnosed with stage 1c ovarian cancer at 18 years old. She's sharing her story so that other people of a similar age don’t feel isolated and are encouraged to see their GP. 

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

If I had understood the symptoms of ovarian cancer a bit better, I may have gone to my GP, and I wouldn’t have been diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer in A&E.

Diagnosed at the age of 32, Claire shares her experience as a younger woman with ovarian cancer.

Gillian shares how she persisted to receive her diagnosis and the importance of investing in life-saving research.