Gemma's story - Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2023

After being diagnosed with womb cancer, Gemma received a separate diagnosis of ovarian cancer. She was just 34 years old.
Here, she talks about her experience and the importance of early diagnosis, including knowing your body and having the confidence to speak to your GP if you have any concerns - no matter how old you are.
Find out more at targetovariancancer.org.uk
Gemma also has her own TH-cam channel - ‪@gemmacoleman9234‬

[@followingbluebird]

Im so happy this got diagnosed so early!
Please be sure to go and do all the things that you want to do now!
Wishing you a long and happy life ❤

[@anglophils645]

I'm so glad that your cancer is only stage 1. Your prognosis is very good. Have a beautiful life!

[@gemmacoleman9234]

Thank u Xxx

[@ClaudiaPelagattiwklize]

what were you symptoms?@@gemmacoleman9234

[@mrsrivers]

I'm going through the same thing and I'm only 33 years old. The doctor felt confident it wasn't cancer because of my age but the CA125 test revealed it was. I haven't gotten surgery yet. I hope it all turns out ok.

[@fatimagull3288]

Your cyst is removed?

[@mrsrivers]

@fatimagull3288 Funny story. I was scheduled for surgery for November 13, but it turns out I'm pregnant! The chances of that happening are vary small, but it happened. Now, they decided to wait until I give birth to do the surgery. Hope it all goes well! 🙏

[@fatimagull3288]

@@mrsrivers congratulations 😍

[@fatimagull3288]

@@mrsrivers what is your ca 125 test value and your cyst size?

[@mrsrivers]

@fatimagull3288 it's 12cm. The ca125 was 207, but it went down slowly. I was taking Quercetin. It is now only 35. But the cyst is still there, but it's probably not cancerous.

[@highhopeslibra]

I have a 14cm mass they said is a fallopian tube..that fallopian tube was removed 8yrs ago after a hysterectomy. It has fluid and solid components, my ovary is starting to torsion, the dr says it’s fine. They are considering aspirating it in two weeks. Due to many other surgeries due to extensive endo & ovarian cysts. I had cervical cancer in 2002. My left ovary is enlarged with mixed density, solid components. My ca-125 is “normal” however in Ontario u can’t chose your physician to treat without referrals. There are 3 drs all with conflicting opinions, but because I was referred to a certain one, I can’t see the others. I’m 42 single mom of two. My health is deteriorating and I’m not being heard. Dr said because my blood level doesn’t show cancer on the ca-125 then I’m fine. But not all reproductive cancers show on that test 🥺