Today is World Cancer Day. It’s a global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). My Story 2020 is a tough year for me. It marks the 15 year anniversary of mums death from ovarian cancer. She was just 50 years old when she passed away. My sister and I were 18 years…
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Growing old is a privilege denied to many
Read moreThe older I become the more I look back on my life, and reflect on past experiences. I was recently completing an online survey when the last question popped up asked which age bracket I fell into. As I ticked the 25-34 year old box, I smiled. I smiled because although I’m 31, soon to…
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BRCA Genetic Testing for Cancer
Read moreMany people throughout their lives have encountered cancer. Whether that’s through having a friend or relative with cancer, or from having cancer themselves. For me, cancer has been a part of my life for over 20 years. My mum was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Mums initial symptoms arose whilst she was in her mid-forties. Symptoms…
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March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Read moreOvarian cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women. It mainly affects women who have been through the menopause, but it can sometimes affect younger women. The symptoms of ovarian cancer aren’t always easy to recognise. Symptoms include: feeling constantly bloated a swollen tummy discomfort in your tummy or pelvic area feeling full…
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The Importance of Stem Cell Collection: The Facts
Read moreThe first time I heard about stem cells was on a TV soap opera. It fascinated me and I wanted to find out more. I wanted to know why and how they’re collected at birth, but also what they can be used for in terms of treatment of disease and research. Looking online for this…
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The fading of time. A poignant post about losing mum to cancer and reflecting on memories that are fading all too fast…
Read moreMay of this year marks 12 years since mums passing. She had ovarian cancer and died when she was just 50 years old. My sister and I were 18. It’s hard to think about what life would be like now if mum was still around. Actually, it’s pretty unbearable to think about. However I do…