Jeanette’s Story
Being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. Jeanette shares her story…
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.
Alison and Colin’s story
Alison passed away just six weeks after her diagnosis of ovarian cancer, I now know that awareness of the symptoms and GP education is the key to early diagnosis and surviving this disease.
Chris's story
Having dealt with several rounds of treatment, Chris talks about the power of positivity and why living with ovarian cancer hasn’t stopped her from doing the things she loves.
Katy's story
Katy knew very early on that something wasn’t quite right. Here she explains the importance of knowing your body.
Helen’s story
Helen shares her difficult diagnosis, her recurrence and how it can help to speak to others who understand what you're going through.
Margaret's story
At 75, Margaret shares how chemo helped her stage 3 cancer change to no evidence of disease and how online support helped her.
Sarah’s story
Sarah talks about what it's like to live with incurable ovarian cancer, genetic testing and her support group at work.
Fiona and Kirsty’s story
On the National Day of Reflection, Fiona speaks about her sister Kirsty who died in 2021, and how fundraising brings her comfort.
Claire’s Story
Diagnosed at the age of 32, Claire shares her experience as a younger woman with ovarian cancer.
Janet’s Story
As a nurse, Janet shares her experience being on the other side of a diagnosis.
Alexandra’s Story
Alexandra shares how her support network helped when she was diagnosed and why she raises awarness.
Rachel's story
Rachel got the all-clear eight years ago and decided to share her story for our BBC Lifeline Appeal.
