Chloe’s Story
“Like the doctors, I thought ovarian cancer was only seen in older women not young women like me. We were all wrong and it must not continue to be discounted when women like me, no matter our age, present with symptoms.” – Chloe Chloe from Murchison, was a carefree 20 year old living the life […]
Miracle’s Story
“I hope to bring awareness to my whanau and your whānau by sharing this journey,” she said. “Many voices create an impact and all wāhine deserve a fighting chance. We need to make ovarian cancer diagnosis easier.” – Miracle Miracle from Whakatāne was diagnosed with stage 1C3 mucinous ovarian carcinoma in 2022 at the age […]
Diane’s Story
“Ovarian cancer has symptoms that often are masked as other more common things and are overlooked by medical people and the unwell person, so diagnosis often comes after the disease is well advanced and too late to be cured.” – Diane Diane from Ashburton was diagnosed with stage 3C high-grade serous ovarian cancer in November […]
Rachel’s Story
“In six months, I’ve gone from being told my treatment was palliative to being told I’m now in remission,” she said. “My fight isn’t over, but I’m giving it everything I have. I feel amazing – I feel alive. There’s nothing like a cancer diagnosis to make you sit up and listen to your body.” […]
Burnetta’s Story
“I can advocate better for myself now. I am owning my story — this is part of my story in which I get to write the ending.” – Burnetta Burnetta of Auckland, was diagnosed with stage 1C2 clear cell ovarian cancer in 2019 at age 43. Burnetta had a history of endometriosis and surgeries in […]
Andrea’s Story
“Listen to your body, be brave and ask for help. Accept the help. Whatever you do is right for you.” – Andrea I am a wife, mother of 2, daughter, a member of a large and loving family with a few quality friends, and I am a high school teacher. I use humour to get […]
Woman Died From Ovarian Cancer After Being Told She Likely Had An STI
Story originally written for and published by Stuff.Read the full story here. A woman died of ovarian cancer after being sent home from the emergency department and told she likely had chlamydia. The family of Amy Meyer, 36, believe if doctors had listened to her concerns, she might still be alive. “The system is broken […]
Jane’s Story
“My future is uncertain. I can be sure this cancer will end my life though I am unsure when – if I have just months or longer to live. For me, this means I live each day as it comes.” – Jane In March 2020, at age 58, Jane started having stomach pain, and she […]
Fazi’s Story
“It’s a journey no one chooses to go on – a cancer that is not on the radar of GPs or women, that receives no funding for research into treatments and cure. Unsurprisingly, diagnosis is typically at advanced stages and outcomes are poor.” – Fazi In September of 2018, I had a sharp pain at […]
NZ Woman’s Message After Ovarian Cancer Was Dismissed By Doctors
Article written for 7 News Australia Read the full article A New Zealand woman diagnosed with stage four low-grade serous ovarian cancer concerns were ignored by doctors, and she was told she likely had constipation or irritable bowel syndrome. Erin Bassett, 36, first visited a doctor after noticing changes to her body in July of […]