Jenni’s Story: A New Me
So how did my ovarian cancer journey begin? I’d had an annoying, niggling cough for over two months and, in early November 2023, I visited some close friends, one of whom was an ICU nurse. She noticed my cough and asked me a few questions, before recommending I go to my GP as soon as […]
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 […]