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.
Previously diagnosed with diverticulitis, 68-year-old Georgina assumed her abdominal pain was related. When her symptoms changed, she visited her GP and in March 2022 was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer, with a CA-125 level of 1,800.
Sue was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer 10 years ago. She started Niraparib in 2020 after a recurrence and has been stable since. Sue wants to alter the perception of ovarian cancer, showing the options and that you can still lead a good life.
Lindsay was a fit and healthy 32-year-old when an initial diagnosis of a UTI turned out to be ovarian cancer. She is now cancer free and determined to raise awareness of the disease and its symptoms.
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.
Reeta was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer after a chance mention to a healthcare professional outside of her GP practice. She wants to encourage women to not be embarrassed about their symptoms and break the stigma around gynae cancer.
Nicola was diagnosed with Stage 3A ovarian cancer in 2023. With her CA125 levels rising, she is now waiting on treatment for a second recurrence. Nicola wants to share her story to provide hope to others and raise awareness of those all-important symptoms
Lesley, 54, was diagnosed with Stage 3c ovarian cancer in December 2024. Having now finished treatment, she’s focusing on living life to the fullest as well as sharing her experience to encourage others to advocate for their health and wellbeing.
Lucy, 28, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2023. She wanted to raise awareness, championing others to advocate for themselves if something doesn't feel right. Lucy preserved her fertility after speaking with fellow women in our online community.
Kathleen Granier, 56, from St Albans was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in October 2023 and has recently been told she has a recurrence. Here she shares that news, and her involvement with Target Ovarian Cancer.
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.
Margaret got involved with raising funds and awareness after her diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
Sue Johns, 67 from Northwood, was diagnosed in October 2024 with stage 4 ovarian cancer. Just months ago, Sue couldn’t get out of bed unaided and now is taking on Target Ovarian Cancer’s Ovar-Dressed London event – a year to the day of her diagnosis.
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