Mary's story

Mary was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer in 2011, when she was 55. She shares her experiences with Ovacome.
For more information about ovarian cancer, visit our website www.ovacome.org.uk
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[@wendycamp307]

So happy for you!

[@sadiebestdogever4982]

She did such a great job explaining everything. So clear and thorough. Thank you Mary!!

[@justjoannaeverydayhappenin2938]

Thank you for your story Mary. You have given me so much hope. As I write this I have tears in my eyes. I was recently diagnosed with stage 3 Ovarian with mets to my Omentum. I have had 1 cycle of chemo so far with 3 more to follow. Possible HIPEC is next. May a Higher Power watch over us all.

[@akshatsharma5265]

Are u fine now?
Even I'm suspected of this disease

[@justjoannaeverydayhappenin2938]

@@akshatsharma5265 ​ I am in remission. Thank you for your asking. My last chemo was beginning of December. I had 6 cycles. I still receive IV med every 3 weeks but not chemo. My labs are normal at this time including CA 125. PET scan to follow in February.

[@akshatsharma5265]

@@justjoannaeverydayhappenin2938 glad to hear that!
Did you start getting your hair back?

[@justjoannaeverydayhappenin2938]

@@akshatsharma5265 Yes It is about 2" long and came in white so I dyed it light brown. I still wear a wig or cap tho in public.

[@soniam9832]

@@justjoannaeverydayhappenin2938hope you still doing good

[@sarahtaylor8877]

Thank you for your story Mary. Very heartwarming.

[@kanwalkazi6810]

Thank u so much for the story Mary , really impressive

[@lanaritchie7184]

Thank-you for the information it was so helpful I've been having o.c symptoms for a couple of years but was putting it down to my fibromyalgia and going through the menopause I'm waiting for an ultrasound scan and doing my ca125 blood test tomorrow but now I'm having an all over body itch its driving me crazy..but any way I wanna wish you all the best lovely lady x

[@navbharat1443]

Hope you are doing well now 🙏