I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in June 2009 in my early 40s after my GP initially thought I had early menopause. I insisted it was something more and an ultrasound revealed a massive cyst on...
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Resilience
Resilience - a free guide and personal record for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
"I was shocked and scared when I found out I had ovarian cancer. Everything in my life instantly changed, but this guide helped me put some order and structure back in my life" - Carmel
Order herePlease find below links to a range of organisations related to ovarian cancer information and support.
Ovarian cancer information:
- National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre
- BreaCan - Gynaecological and Breast Cancer Support
- Gynaecological Awareness Information Network
- 'Facing Ovarian Cancer - A woman's guide to ovarian cancer'- Online video
- Jean Hailes Foundation
Clinical trials:
Cancer Councils:
- The Cancer Council Australia
- ACT
- NSW
- QLD
- SA
- TAS
- VIC
- Cancer Index - a guide to cancer-related information from around the world.
Support organisations:
- The Gawler Foundation - healing cancer retreats
- Life Goes On - telephone counselling service for those with a life-threatening illness
- Look Good...Feel Better - a free community service for women undergoing cancer treatment to help them manage the appearance related side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy
- Gynaecological Cancer Support
Support for carers, family and friends:
Palliative care:
Personal Stories
Elizabeth
Carmel
In March 2010, my husband Mark and I set off on a trip to Italy, France and England to re-trace a trip of 30 years earlier. It was a prize in a raffle. I felt very well when we left except...
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Julie
I was only 34 when I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer on Christmas Eve 1998. I had cancer stage 2c, and I understand there was a 65% chance I might die within 5 years. I’m still here...
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Liz
It all began with a constant niggling pain in my right groin area. In December 2006 I went to...
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Symptoms
Every woman needs to know the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Make sure you do.
The four most common symptoms of ovarian cancer include:
- Abdominal or pelvic pain.
- Increased abdominal size or persistent abdominal bloating.
- Needing to urinate often or urgently.
- Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly.
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