Treatment & Support

Online forum

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Ovarian Cancer Australia's online forum enables women diagnosed, their family and friends to share their personal stories and information in a secure online environment.

The online forum is a great place to get connected with people in a similar situation without the formalities, and in the comfort of your own home.

  • Anyone can access this form of support from anywhere in Australia at any time provided they have access to the internet.
  • Women affected by all gynaecological cancers are welcome to use the online forum.
  • The family and friends of women affected are welcome to use the online forum.
  • Register for the forum now.

Please note our online forum has been redesigned and we invite you to rejoin us by registering your username and password.

 

Personal Stories

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Elizabeth

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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Carmel McCarthy
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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Treatment & Support

Personal Story

Liz Hollingsworth
Liz

It all began with a constant niggling pain in my right groin area. In December 2006 I went to...

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New clinical trial produces successful results for treatment of ovarian cancer

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