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How my Ovarian Cancer was missed: Natasha tells her story
Across the UK, thousands of women each year are only diagnosed with ovarian cancer once they reach emergency care. Among them is Natasha Reynolds, who was just 22 when she began noticing the first signs of the disease. Despite repeatedly seeking help, her concerns were dismissed, even as her symptoms worsened. It was only after she sought emergency care that she finally received a diagnosis - stage one germ cell ovarian cancer, an extremely rare form of the disease that primarily affects young people. Natasha’s story is a powerful reminder of the importance of taking women’s symptoms seriously and of how many lives could be saved through earlier detection of ovarian cancer.
Spotting the signs of ovarian cancer: why acting early matters
In the UK, thousands of women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer only after reaching emergency care. Alarmingly, just one in three cases is identified at the earliest stages - when treatment is most effective. We sat down with Jo Stanford, Health Projects Manager and spokesperson for Ovarian Cancer Action, to discuss why so many women are still diagnosed late, the symptoms that should raise concern, and the steps to take if something doesn’t feel right.
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