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. 

Hilary and Joe
Hilary's story

Hilary shares how making the decision to pause treatment led her to making a lifetime worth of memories.

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.

A selfie of Kate with long hair front on to camera
Kate's story

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.

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. 

Mo at the beach wearing sunglasses smiling for a photo
Mo's story

Mo was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2016 at age 71. Since then, she has had four recurrences and, as a result of surgery, developed secondary lymphoedema. Here, she shares how talking to people helps her.

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…