Rose's story
Mum of two, Rose, was diagnosed with low grade serous ovarian cancer this year after her surgeon became concerned during an emergency caesarean. She wants to share her experience to raise awareness of this rarer form of the disease.
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.
Mum of two, Rose, was diagnosed with low grade serous ovarian cancer this year after her surgeon became concerned during an emergency caesarean. She wants to share her experience to raise awareness of this rarer form of the disease.
Amanda was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2016, but an existing heart defect meant that surgery came with high risks and complications.
Gillian passed away from ovarian cancer in 2018, surpassing all expectations after her diagnosis in October 2015. Her niece Catherine is sharing her story to celebrate the incredible woman she was and how she made every second count.
Sarah had read about the symptoms of breast cancer and ovarian cancer after finding out her mother had the BRCA1 gene. She still didn’t recognise the signs before her diagnosis in July 2021.
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.
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.
Catherine was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer in 2019. Since then she has been campaigning to make ovarian cancer a health priority, and to improve early diagnosis.
Adam has raised over £10,000 to help fund research and stop ovarian cancer devastating lives. Here he shares his reasons why.
While Linda waited for confirmation of her diagnosis of ovarian cancer, she contacted the support line. Speaking to Val helped Linda to gain an understanding of what to expect, feel empowered but also have someone to talk to.
A little over two years on from her diagnosis, Liz took part in the Ovarian Cancer Walk|Run in London with her daughter, Sarah, and raised over £1,000.
Jackie had been feeling unwell for a few weeks when one day she realised something was wrong. A quick GP referral for tests and scans meant Jackie’s ovarian cancer was diagnosed and treated at stage I and her womb cancer was also found.
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