Personal stories have been shared with permission from the Ovarian Cancer Research foundation.

Stories

Suzie's Story

Suzie's Story

If ovarian cancer research was not so critically underfunded, my mum and many other women may still be here today. The grief of losing someone, let alone your mum, never...

Suzie's Story

If ovarian cancer research was not so critically underfunded, my mum and many other women may still be here today. The grief of losing someone, let alone your mum, never...

Siobhan's Story

Siobhan's Story

Siobhan was a fierce advocate for future generations of women and girls. She was determined that they would have a better prognosis than she did. Siobhan was adamant that "an ovarian...

Siobhan's Story

Siobhan was a fierce advocate for future generations of women and girls. She was determined that they would have a better prognosis than she did. Siobhan was adamant that "an ovarian...

Jane's Story, by Aled Francis

Jane's Story, by Aled Francis

Jane Francis sadly passed away from ovarian cancer in late 2021. In a truly moving, heartfelt and detailed account, Jane's husband and Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) Community Ambassador, Aled Francis (pictured) shares her...

Jane's Story, by Aled Francis

Jane Francis sadly passed away from ovarian cancer in late 2021. In a truly moving, heartfelt and detailed account, Jane's husband and Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) Community Ambassador, Aled Francis (pictured) shares her...

Leane's Story

Leane's Story

It’s difficult to express how much Leane meant to those who knew her. Her radiant presence lifted the mood in every room she entered. Leane’s personal warmth, storytelling ability and...

Leane's Story

It’s difficult to express how much Leane meant to those who knew her. Her radiant presence lifted the mood in every room she entered. Leane’s personal warmth, storytelling ability and...

Mandy's Story, by Georgie

Mandy's Story, by Georgie

No effective early detection method and vague symptoms, initially mistaken for other less serious illnesses, underpinned the late diagnosis. At that point surviving five-years was almost out of the question,...

Mandy's Story, by Georgie

No effective early detection method and vague symptoms, initially mistaken for other less serious illnesses, underpinned the late diagnosis. At that point surviving five-years was almost out of the question,...

Lisa's Story, by Aimee & Mitch

Lisa's Story, by Aimee & Mitch

The following day, the gravity of the situation was brought into sharp focus by a close friend, a nurse, who called us out on our naivety and began to explain...

Lisa's Story, by Aimee & Mitch

The following day, the gravity of the situation was brought into sharp focus by a close friend, a nurse, who called us out on our naivety and began to explain...