Living With Ovarian Cancer Podcast
By Diane Evans-Wood
My name is Diane Evans-Wood, and I am living with advanced Ovarian Cancer. This is the Podcast that I was searching for when I was newly diagnosed when I lay awake in the middle of the night with my thoughts churning round relentlessly.
Each Podcast is a unique gift and an ever lasting legacy to the women who have taken part.
Living With Ovarian Cancer PodcastDec 09, 2020
Episode 31 Karen Bygate
In this episode I am honoured to talk to Karen Bygate who has generously given her time to tell me her story at a very difficult time in her life. Karen is in the palliative phase of her Ovarian Cancer disease (High Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer), and we talk very honestly about what this means. If you are at a point in your life whereby you feel that this subject is too difficult for you to listen to, please do stop listening and come back to Karen’s episode another time. At the end of the recording, we were both trying to think of the name of the Sacred men in India; the name for them is Sadhu (it was on the tip of our tongues!)
Don’t forget to vote for Living with Ovarian Cancer podcast in the Listeners Choice of the British Podcast Awards. Voting closes very soon on the 5th September 2023. Here is the link: www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting
In this episode we talk about:
Look Good, Feel Better: lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk
With the End in Mind by Dr Kathryn Mannix: withtheendinmind.co.uk
Glittering a Turd Podcast: uk-podcasts.co.uk/podcast/glittering-a-turd
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts herehttp://celticmythpodshow.com and inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link meidigoh.com
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own medical www.macmillan.org.ukteam. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 30 Kate
‘Living with Ovarian Cancer Podcast’ is full of inspiring stories told by people who are living with or have a connection with Ovarian Cancer. Each person’s story is a gift to those listening; unique and told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood. Don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and if you could leave a rating and review, I’d be very grateful.
Please could you take a moment to vote for my Podcast in the listeners choice of the British Podcast Awards. Just think how much awareness we could raise of Ovarian Cancer if the Podcast won! Follow the link to vote and don’t forget to check your email to verify: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting
In this episode I am talking to Kate Mitchell who was living her best life when she suddenly developed excruciating abdominal pain that led to the diagnosis of High Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer with BRCA mutation during the Covid pandemic. A catalogue of events turned Kates life upside down and she goes on to tell her story of how the cancer diagnosis significantly affected her and her relationship with her then partner. As Kate moves forward with life without her partner, we discuss how difficult it is for younger people to start new romantic relationships which is something that drastically impacts younger people after a cancer diagnosis.
In this episode we mentioned the following organisations.
Maggies: https://www.maggies.org
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: https://dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here http://celticmythpodshow.com and https://inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link http://meidigoh.com
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own medical https://www.macmillan.org.ukteam. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 29 Diane Boothby
told by people who are living with or have a connection with Ovarian
Cancer. Each person’s story is a gift to those listening; unique
and told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane
Evans-Wood.
In this episode I am delighted to talk to Diane Boothby, an amazing lady who tirelessly raises awareness of Ovarian Cancer despite going through her own difficulties. She even took her campaign to high places as you will hear. Diane was diagnosed with Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer, and she tells me about the difficulties she experienced during the
process of diagnosis and then how hard it was going through the covid
pandemic at the time. We talk about the rareness of the disease Diane
was diagnosed with, and how she managed to cope after surgery. In
addition to this, Diane’s Husband was himself diagnosed with
cancer, so life was very traumatic for them both at that time.
Diane’s eyes lit up when talking about her family and she clearly
adores them all. I am sure you will find Diane’s story very
interesting and uplifting because she is so full of positivity and
life.
In this episode we touched on the following organisations:
Target Ovarian Cancer: targetovariancancer.org.uk
Ovacome: www.ovacome.org.uk
Cure our Ovarian Cancer charitable trust cureourovariancancer.org
Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer support: www.facebook.com/groups/lgscsupport/
Maggie’s Centre:
www.maggies.org
Podfollow; pod.fo/e/18baeb
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email
diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link:
dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here
celticmythpodshow.com and inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro
music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To
read more about Meidi please follow this link meidigoh.com
Don’t forget to
click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future
episodes and if you could leave a rating and review, I’d be very
grateful.
Disclaimer: Each
story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The
content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a
substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories
of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology
services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this
is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of
any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of
Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is
going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own medical
www.macmillan.org.ukteam. You are unique and so what’s
right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 28 Gemma
‘Living with Ovarian Cancer Podcast’ is full of inspiring stories told by people who are living with or have a connection with Ovarian Cancer. Each person’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood.
In this episode I talk to Gemma Coleman, a young woman living with Endometrioid Uterine and Ovarian Cancer in Manchester. Gemma has a very powerful story to tell of being your best advocate and trusting your intuition when something feels wrong. It was a long-crooked road to diagnosis for Gemma which seems to be a very common issue for many of us. We also talk about so much more in this episode including Endometriosis, anxiety and what helped Gemma, insomnia, the new normal, infertility and where to find support. I have provided a link below for the Shine Cancer Support website which is where Gemma accessed the Shine “Breakout” programme on-line.
Gemma is a true inspiration, and I am very grateful to her for spending so much time with me to share her story; especially as she is currently going through chemotherapy at present. So, thank you Gemma from the bottom of my heart.
Gemma likes to run for her mental and physical wellbeing, and she is running a Marathon in aid of The Christy Hospital. If you would like to sponsor Gemma, the link is here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/gem-kates-marathon?utm_source=copyLink&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=gem-kates-marathon&utm_campaign=pfp-share&utm_term=35633b649af04e31b11062ed59c27167 We touched on the following support
Target Ovarian Cancer: https://targetovariancancer.org.uk
Shine Cancer Support: https://shinecancersupport.org/getsupport/break-out/
Ovacome: https://www.ovacome.org.uk
Eve Appeal: https://eveappeal.org.uk
Maggie’s Centre: https://www.maggies.org
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: https://dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here http://celticmythpodshow.com and https://inbedwithadruid.com Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link http://meidigoh.com Don’t forget to like and click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and if you could leave a rating and review, I’d be very grateful. Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own medical https://www.macmillan.org.ukteam. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 27 Carol, from Nurse to patient!
‘Living with Ovarian Cancer Podcast’ is full of inspiring stories told by people who are living with or have a connection with Ovarian Cancer. Each person’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood.
In this episode I talk to Carol Kutzner who is a Senior Nurse and was diagnosed with Clear Cell Ovarian Cancer in 2021 at the age of 60. Carol tells me the all too familiar story of feeling that something was not quite right but not knowing what. Many of us have been there, attributing symptoms to other everyday ailments and health issues. Following the twisty road of diagnosis, Carol underwent surgery and chemotherapy whereby she was then deemed to be “no evidence of disease’. However, a short while later she found herself on the rollercoaster ride of disease recurrence. Carol talks openly about her experiences over the last few years since diagnosis and subsequent recurrence and shares her wisdom regarding what she has learnt along the way.
We didn’t get chance to talk about her support network, but Carol wanted to acknowledge the immense support of her partner Rob. He has been ‘her rock’ from the very start of her cancer experience and so this episode is dedicated to the amazing Rob!
Carol mentioned the following organisation in this episode:
Maggie’s Centre: https://www.maggies.org
We also spoke about the importance of only seeking information from credible organisations such as:
Ovacome: https://www.ovacome.org.uk
Target Ovarian Cancer:
https://targetovariancancer.org.uk
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: https://dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here http://celticmythpodshow.com and https://inbedwithadruid.com Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link http://meidigoh.com
Don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and if you could leave a rating and review, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own medical https://www.macmillan.org.ukteam. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 26 Christmas is Coming
‘Living with Ovarian Cancer Podcast’ is full of inspiring stories told by people who are living with or have a connection with Ovarian Cancer.
Each person’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood. Please subscribe to the Podcast and leave a review so that the show becomes more visible to listeners.
In this episode I am going solo as I don’t have a guest with me this time. I have had seven Christmas’s with Ovarian Cancer, so I know what it’s like to cope with the rollercoaster of emotions and physical demands of the holiday season. Plus, I had many years of experience as a Palliative Care CNS and saw how my patients coped with this time of year too. So, in this episode I am hoping I can share with you the benefit of my wisdom from my nursing days but also from my own personal experience with cancer how I have coped.
Please know that you are not alone. Whatever feelings you’re experiencing over the holiday season, you can guarantee that there are many others going through similar with you. Try to go with the flow knowing that “this too will pass” and these feelings will almost certainly fluctuate in intensity. Much, much love to you all!
For more support over the holiday season, you can call:
Macmillan Cancer Support helpline on 0808 808 00 00, seven days a week, 8am-8pm.
24- hour services:
- NHS 111 on 111 for England
- NHS Direct Wales on 0845 4647 for Wales
- NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland
- Samaritans on 116 123
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: https://dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here http://celticmythpodshow.comand https://inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link http://meidigoh.com
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and if you could leave a rating, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 25 Jo and her remarkable zest for life
Each person’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood. Please subscribe to the Podcast and leave a review so that the show becomes more visible to listeners.
In this episode I talk to Jo Fjelle, who describes how she endured many years of concern over her potential to develop cancer due to her family medical history. Sadly, she was not taken seriously and was unable to have the vital genetic testing that was required to ascertain her risks of developing Breast and Ovarian Cancer. Eventually she did develop Ovarian Cancer and after having the BRCA test, which she paid for privately, Jo found out that she was BRCA 2 positive. For this reason, Jo elected to have a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy.
Jo’s story really is quite concerning given that she was so sure that she was at risk of developing cancer, yet I couldn’t fail to be inspired and uplifted by her story at the same time. Jo has such a zest for life and she has the biggest, kindest heart. I hope you enjoy listening to her story.
In this episode Jo mentioned Ovacome which can be found here: www.ovacome.org.uk
We also mentioned other sources of support which can be found here:
targetovariancancer.org.uk
www.macmillan.org.uk
ovarian.org.uk
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here celticmythpodshow.comand inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link meidigoh.com
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and if you could leave a rating, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 24 Becky, a true action woman
Each person’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood. Please subscribe to the Podcast and leave a review so that the show becomes more visible to listeners.
In this episode I talk to Becky Gray who is a Wife. Mum, Physio, and all-round action woman. Becky tells me about her symptoms before being diagnosed with High Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer diagnosis and the subsequent chemotherapy and surgery that followed. Becky’s diagnosis caused a relapse in her mental health which she has endured for most of her life. Since recording the Podcast Becky has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder which has been very hard for her and her family to cope with.
Becky was trying to remember a song for her signature tune. It was Elbow, “One day like this”.
As this episode is released, Becky has been diagnosed with a recurrence of Ovarian Cancer, so on behalf of us all I wish her the very best outcome as she faces further treatment. * update* Becky sadly died on 15 October 2023.
Becky mentioned the following organisations in this episode:
Ovacome which can be found here: www.ovacome.org.uk
Cyclists fighting cancer which can be found here: www.cyclistsfc.org.uk
Can Rehab which can be found here: www.canrehab.com
To connect with Becky her social media accounts are:
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/becksg47
Facebook page is Becky Gray (Gilliam)
Instagram is beckswim_cancerfit73
Twitter is @RGPhysioPilates
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here celticmythpodshow.comand inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link meidigoh.com
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and if you could leave a rating, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 23 Linda, from forest dweller to Matron
‘Living with Ovarian Cancer Podcast’ is full of inspiring stories told by people who are living with or have a connection with Ovarian Cancer.
Each person’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood. Please subscribe to the Podcast and leave a review so that the show becomes more visible to listeners.
In this episode I talk to Linda Panter, who has led such an interesting life from living in a forest when she left school to becoming a District Nursing Matron. Linda shares with me how she thought her symptoms were attributable to something else much less serious but was so busy with her work and caring for others that she just carried on. Eventually she was diagnosed with Primary Peritoneal Cancer. Linda describes how hard it is to be suddenly the patient which is something many Doctors and Nurses will empathise with. She is now living with incurable disease but is very positive about living each day as best she can and she describes what many of us feel in that life never returns back to normal after cancer. We do talk in this episode about her plans regarding end of life care including DNA CPR, funeral planning, Will making etc. I hope you find Linda’s story as inspiring as I did.
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: https://dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here http://celticmythpodshow.comand https://inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link http://meidigoh.com
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and if you could leave a rating, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 22 Lexi, the Queen of social media
‘Living with Ovarian Cancer Podcast’ is full of inspiring stories told by people who are living with or have a connection with Ovarian Cancer.
Each person’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood. Please subscribe to the Podcast and leave a review so that the show becomes more visible to listeners.
Lexi is an absolute powerhouse of energy and tirelessly raises awareness about Ovarian Cancer, particularly Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer in the AYA (adolescent and young adult) community. It is her calling in life to do this. We talk about Lexi’s story related to her symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Ovarian Cancer. We focus on the immense sadness and the implications regarding infertility which Lexi has endured and still endures since her diagnosis at the age of 27. We also talk about why research is so vital into Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer. The essence of this episode brings such raw, open, honest and insight into what it is like to live with Ovarian Cancer at such a young age including how humour plays a huge part in the coping. A shout-out to Lexi’s amazing Husband who is a huge support to Lexi; and also to Val, Lexi’s beautiful support dog who is a source of such joy.
You can find Lexi on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/leximestas/
And Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/alexa.mestas
In this episode Lexi spoke about “Cure our Ovarian Cancer Charitable Trust”: https://cureourovariancancer.org
In America there is also STAAR which is a charitable organisation dedicated to improving the lives of women with Low grade Ovarian Cancer: https://www.staaroc.org
If you have a diagnosis of Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer here is the link to the International support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/607397014015016
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: https://dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here http://celticmythpodshow.comand https://inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link http://meidigoh.com
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 21 Katie, carries the beacon again for World Ovarian Cancer Day
‘Living with Ovarian Cancer Podcast’ is full of inspiring stories told by people who are living with or have a connection with Ovarian Cancer. Each person’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood. Please subscribe to the Podcast and leave a review so that the show becomes more visible to listeners.
In this episode I talk to Katie Wilkins who was living her best life at university when she first had symptoms. This eventually led to a diagnosis of Borderline Ovarian Tumours. Then 17 years later in 2020, Katie was young, newly married and loving her job when she had more symptoms which led to a mixed diagnosis Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer and Borderline ovarian Tumours.
Katie shares how she went through fertility preservation followed by major surgery and chemotherapy. Sometime later Katie had to have further surgery to minimise the chance of recurrence and three weeks before we recorded this episode, she had her uterus removed.
Katie founded a UK group for women diagnosed with Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer to give women a voice to effect change. In addition to this, Katie is now super busy with World Ovarian Cancer Day 2022, which will see a global campaign to raise awareness of Ovarian Cancer.
Here is the link to Katie’s Blog that she spoke about: https://katiewilkins777.medium.com/ive-been-back-and-forth-to-the-doctors-with-shooting-pains-in-my-tummy-each-time-being-sent-away-7785ece784b1
Here is the link to Katie’s blog where her Husband, Bryan writes about his experience: https://katiewilkins777.medium.com/ovarian-cancer-through-the-eyes-of-a-husband-6d71b01a8fdc
If you live in the UK, have a diagnosis of Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer and would like to join the Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer Patient Participation Group (this is NOT a support group) to bring about change please do request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1673697766302751
Katie spoke about “Cure our Ovarian Cancer Charitable Trust”: https://cureourovariancancer.org If you have a diagnosis of Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer here is the link to the support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/607397014015016
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: https://dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here http://celticmythpodshow.com and https://inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link http://meidigoh.com
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and if you could leave a rating, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 20 Jane, chases her wig on a blustery Mother’s Day
‘Living with Ovarian Cancer Podcast’ is full of inspiring stories told by people who are living with or have a connection with Ovarian Cancer.
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In this episode I talk to Jane Waygood who lives up in beautiful Scotland. She shares her story with Ovarian Cancer and the struggle to get a definitive diagnosis. Jane is a very proactive lady who used the internet in a positive way to learn more about her disease and what was available to help her. Jane underwent surgery followed by conventional treatment with chemotherapy and she shared a funny story about her wig on Mother’s Day! We spoke about how Jane coped with the diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer and how her can-do attitude to life helped her through. She prefers to know the truth of what is happening as that helps her to understand and cope with what she is facing. Further on in her disease Jane sought less conventional treatment when she started to follow Jane McLellands regime. Then more recently, Jane developed Cancer on her Lip and underwent significant treatment which she also tells me about. Jane is such an open and honest lady, sharing very difficult moments and how she coped. She really is such an inspirational lady.
Jane spoke about Integrative Medicine which you can find out more about via this link: https://yestolife.org.uk
We spoke about the use of repurposed drugs and Care Oncology Clinic which is available worldwide: https://careoncologyclinic.com
For more information regarding Jane McLelland who we spoke about, please follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/off.label.drugsforcancer/
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: https://dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here http://celticmythpodshow.comand https://inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link http://meidigoh.com
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and also if you could leave a rating, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 19 Clare, The Amazing Adventures of Dr Clare Green
Each person’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood. Please subscribe to the Podcast and leave a 5* review so that the show becomes more visible to listeners.
In this episode I talk to Dr Clare Green who is my Consultant Medical Oncologist. Clare kindly agreed to be a guest for this episode not only on her day off but also on her Birthday. We covered a lot in this episode from what made Clare decide to be a Doctor, what her medical training was like, symptoms and management of Ovarian Cancer to her adventures to Africa on a secondment. It was so interesting to talk to Clare to gain some insight into her world as a Medical Oncology Consultant. I am extremely lucky to have such a dedicated and grounded Oncologist on my side.
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here celticmythpodshow.comand inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link meidigoh.com
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and also if you could leave a rating, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 18 Alisi, from Tonga to the Australian skies
‘Living with Ovarian Cancer Podcast’ is full of inspiring stories told by people who are living with or have a connection with Ovarian Cancer.
Each person’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood. Please subscribe to the Podcast and leave a 5* review so that the show becomes much more visible to listeners.
In this episode I talk to Alisi Jack-Kaufusi a young woman from Australia who was diagnosed with a combination of High Grade and Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer. Alisi talked very honestly about her symptoms and what led to her diagnosis. She told me about how she was made aware of her diagnosis just prior to being taken into the operating theatre for a biopsy and how shocked she was because she was only 24. We get to hear how Alisi’s cancer was managed with surgery and chemotherapy and how she coped with diagnosis and recurrences. We talk about what “toxic positivity” is and how it can affect our ability to feel the emotions we need to feel. Alisi has been a strong advocate in the Ovarian Cancer community and has been tirelessly raising awareness of this disease. She really is an inspiration, and I found her story heart wrenching to hear!
In this episode Alisi had just had a PET scan that day. I am so pleased to report that the scan shows a continued good response to Avastin (Bevacizimab). That good news is definitely something for us to celebrate.
In this episode Alisi mentioned the Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer support group on Facebook which can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lgscsupport/about
We also spoke about Jane Ludeman and the charitable Trust that she founded called “Cure Our Ovarian Cancer”. The website can be found here: https://cureourovariancancer.org
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: https://dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here http://celticmythpodshow.comand https://inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link http://meidigoh.com
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and also if you could leave a rating, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 17 Hannah campaigner for raising awareness
‘Living with Ovarian Cancer Podcast’ full of inspiring stories told by people or their loved ones, who themselves have lived with, or are still living with Ovarian Cancer.
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In this episode I talk to Hannah Lane who was diagnosed with Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer at the age of 35. Hannah recounts her story of frequent GP visits shortly after having her second child. Eventually she was diagnosed with extensive disease that resulted in chemotherapy, major surgery resulting in an Ileostomy and then recurrent disease. Hannah campaigns tirelessly to raise awareness of Ovarian Cancer outside of the cancer community. She wants people to know the signs and symptoms of Ovarian Cancer, no matter what their age or gender. She has collaborated with two other people to make an impactful video that is being shared from the month of March in the UK for Ovarian Cancer Awareness month.
In this episode.
In the show we mentioned Cure our Ovarian Cancer Charitable Trust which can be found here. https://cureourovariancancer.org/uk/
Hannah can be reached on Instagram via @noovariesandastoma or via this link https://www.instagram.com/noovariesandastoma/
Ovacome have fantastic resources for younger people and can be found via this link https://www.ovacome.org.uk/younger-people
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: https://dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here http://celticmythpodshow.comand https://inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link http://meidigoh.com
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and also if you could leave a rating, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 16 Della a beautiful ray of sunshine
‘Living with Ovarian Cancer Podcast’ is full of inspiring stories told by people or their loved ones, who themselves have lived with, or are still living with Ovarian Cancer.
Each person’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood. Please subscribe and leave a 5* review so that the show becomes more visible to listeners.
In this episode, I talk to Della Ogunleye who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer initially but developed Ovarian Cancer 10 years later and found out that she is BRCA positive. She tells me about the lead up her to her diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer and how she felt like she should hide the second cancer diagnosis due to the stigma she felt was attached to this. Della tells me about how difficult it is to discuss Breast and Ovarian Cancer within her Nigerian and Black people’s Communities and what she is doing to help change that. Della is an absolute whirlwind of vibrant energy.
Della mentioned Black Women Rising which can be found here https://www.blackwomenrisinguk.org
Della was involved in a fashion shoot with Girl vs Cancer which can be found here https://girlvscancer.co.uk
The book that Della mentioned is called “Thanks for the Mammogram ! Living through Breast Cancer with Faith, Hope and a Healthy Dose of Laughter” by Laura Jensen Walker.
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: https://dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here http://celticmythpodshow.comand https://inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link http://meidigoh.com
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and also if you could leave a 5*rating, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 15 Jee, the Lady in purple
‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’ is a Podcast full of inspiring stories told by people or their loved ones, who themselves have lived with, or are still living with Ovarian Cancer.
Each person’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood.
In this episode, I am talking to Jee Shields who is living with peritoneal cancer which is a rare disease involving the ovaries. She tells me about herself, her Bipolar diagnosis, her work, how she initially presented with symptoms and how having a cancer diagnosis significantly affected her personal relationships. We talked in some depth about the stress that cancer puts on relationships and that it doesn’t always bring partners closer. Jee has also accessed complementary treatments which she talks about too.
During this episode we spoke about the support from Ovarian Cancer organisations
Go-Girls https://www.gogirlssupport.org
Ovacome https://www.ovacome.org.uk
Target Ovarian Cancer https://targetovariancancer.org.uk
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: https://dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here http://celticmythpodshow.comand https://inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link http://meidigoh.com
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and also if you could leave a rating, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 14 Lesley, lover of all Grey Hounds
‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’ is a Podcast full of inspiring stories told by people or their loved ones, who themselves have lived with, or are still living with Ovarian Cancer.
Each person’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood.
In this episode, I am talking to Lesley Anderson who is living with a rare sub-type of Ovarian Cancer known as Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer. Whilst her Greyhound Ted was sleeping, Lesley kindly talked to me about the symptoms that she initially thought were ‘Irritable Bowel Syndrome’. However, when friends noticed her weight loss, Lesley went to her GP who carried out further investigations that led to a cancer diagnosis. Lesley tells me about her surgery, chemotherapy and her Hormone Blocker maintenance treatment. In this episode, Lesley talks about significant bereavements that happened during her treatment which were very difficult to discuss because they are still so raw. It was lovely to chat to Lesley today because she really wants to share her story to help others and had some good tips regarding how to cope.
Ovacome was also mentioned as a huge support to Lesley and can be found here https://www.ovacome.org.uk
Health Unlocked is an online forum facilitated by Ovacome that Lesley belongs to and can be found here at “My Ovacome” : https://healthunlocked.com/ovacome
Lesley also mentioned the Facebook international support group “Low Grade Ovarian Cancer (LGSC) ~psalm 118:17” which can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1007723705963894
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: https://dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here http://celticmythpodshow.comand https://inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link http://meidigoh.com
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and also if you could leave a rating, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 13 Helen the Crochet Queen
‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’ is a Podcast full of inspiring stories told by people or their loved ones, who themselves have lived with, or are still living with Ovarian Cancer.
Each person’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood.
In this episode, I am talking to Helen Goldstraw who is living with a rare sub-type of Ovarian Cancer known as Granulosa Cell. She tells me about herself, her career at Royal Doulton and as a childminder and how she has learned to crochet during the Coronavirus pandemic. Currently, she’s being rather industrious and organised by crocheting Christmas presents. Helen told me about how Granulosa Cell Ovarian Cancer has a different blood marker and how it behaves differently to other sub-types of ovarian cancer. Helen now lives with a stoma which we talk about in some detail. She mentioned where she got support from Ovacome and a private Facebook group known as Granulosa Cell Survivor Sisters!
Ovacome was also mentioned as a huge support to Helen and can be found here https://www.ovacome.org.uk
Helen mentioned a support group that covers Staffordshire. For more details please follow this link: https://www.ovacome.org.uk/Event/staffordshire-ovarian-cancer-support-group
To find Granulosa Cell Survivor Sisters! please type the name of the group into the search bar on your Facebook page. I can’t share the link as it is a private group.
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: https://dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here http://celticmythpodshow.comand https://inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link http://meidigoh.com
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and also if you could leave a rating, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 12 Julie Flying High
‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’ is a Podcast full of inspiring stories told by people or their loved ones, who themselves have lived with, or are still living with Ovarian Cancer.
Each person’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood.
In this episode, I am talking to Julie Drake. Julie explains the chain of events that led her to seek medical attention prior to diagnosis in 2020. Her experience was frustratingly slow to begin with and Julie found herself having to push to be investigated and diagnosed because she knew something was very wrong. Her diagnosis of stage 4 high Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer came during the Covid-19 pandemic, and it was a huge shock to Julie. She tells me about the 7-hour surgery that she endured, how she recovered and the bombshell that her boyfriend at the time dropped on her. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy followed; Julie looked at herself in the mirror at the long scar down her abdomen and at her bald head and wondered how anyone would ever love her again. After recovering, Julie soon returned to the activities that she loved and very soon found love again. During her sailing holiday in Spain with her new love, Julie was told her cancer had recurred. All this happened within a year and in Julie’s words “cancer is a roller-coaster”. Julie continues to embrace life and I love her quote “Don’t let life happen; make life happen”. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting to Julie today and I am sure you will find her story very inspiring.
Julie talked about Macmillan Cancer Support and the life coaching she had with them. Here is a link to their website https://www.macmillan.org.uk
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: https://dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here http://celticmythpodshow.comand https://inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link http://meidigoh.com
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and also if you could leave a rating, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 11 Karen seizing the moment to follow the sun
Karen tells me how she coped and how she feels following the diagnosis and subsequent management. After all that she has been through, Karen and her Husband have seized the opportunity to move across country to warmer climes to help alleviate the constant joint pains from her medication. It was a pleasure to chat to Karen today and I wish her all the best for the move to Florida.
Karen has asked me to share her email address for anyone who would like to be in touch about anything she has discussed in this episode because she would like to be a support to others. She can be contacted via marszak244@gmail.com
During our conversation we mentioned Jane Ludeman, who set up Cure Our Ovarian Cancer. This is a charitable trust that fundraises globally for research to improve the survival of low-grade serous ovarian cancer. Jane is very knowledgeable about this rare sub-type of Ovarian Cancer and her website can be reached here: cureourovariancancer.org
We mentioned STAAR (survive, thrive, advocate, advance research) which exists to raise critical funds for life-saving research for those with low-grade ovarian cancer. STAAR was co-founded in 2020 by three low-grade ovarian cancer thrivers Alex Feldt, Bailey Wolfe and Jess BeCraft. You can reach STAAR here: www.staaroc.org
We also mentioned an international support group for people with Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer, which has been invaluable for Karen. I am one of the Administrators of the group. If you apply to join you need to confirm that you have Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer or have a loved one with this disease. You can find the group here: www.facebook.com/groups/1007723705963894
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team.
Ep 10 Sharon, Nurse, Author and Adventurer
Each Woman’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood.
In this episode, I am talking to Sharon Dobbs-Richards, who recounts the harrowing experiences that led to her eventual diagnosis of High Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer. Sharon went from being a fit, adventurous and athletic woman at the height of her Nursing career to being unable to breathe, walk or function. She really felt she was going to die because she was so ill. This story encompasses Sharon’s diagnosis, treatment and recurrences with a frank discussion about how she was failed to be diagnosed for a long period of time. Eventually after several courses of chemotherapy, Sharon’s body could no longer cope with further conventional medical treatment so after a period of recovery she embraced Integrative Oncology which she feels has saved her life.
Sharon spoke to me in this episode before her return to work the following week but she has been very busy writing her first book during her time off. “How to kill your gynaecologist” will be available in May 2021.
Content warning: we talk about the despair Sharon felt before being diagnosed and how she felt that she was dying.
To learn more about Sharon, please visit her website here: www.sharondobbs-richards.com
To contact her regarding her book please email sharon@sharondobbs-richards.com
Sharon and I talked about Integrative Oncology and in particular Mistletoe Treatment. You can find more here by following this link www.bsio.org.uk
Sharon also mentioned Trew Fields community which you can find more about here trewfields.com/info/
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here celticmythpodshow.comand inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link meidigoh.com
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and also if you could leave a rating, I’d be very grateful.
Ep 9 Tamara, an Aussie in Scotland
Living with Ovarian Cancer’ is a Podcast full of inspiring stories told by Women or their loved ones, who themselves have lived with, or are still living with Ovarian Cancer.
Each Woman’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood.
In this episode, I am talking to Tamara Campbell, who describes how she endured the death of her Mum in Australia at the same time as Lockdown restrictions started in the UK. Tamara was also going through her own health issues at the same time, and she tells me about the symptoms that prompted her to seek medical advice that led to a diagnosis of Clear Cell Ovarian Cancer. This episode is incredibly heartfelt as you can imagine, because what we talk about is still very raw as it only happened last year during an already difficult time due to the Pandemic.
Content warning: we talk about bereavement and loss when Tamara’s Mum died. We also talk about making a will and end of life wishes.
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: https://dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here http://celticmythpodshow.comand https://inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link http://meidigoh.com
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and also if you could leave a rating, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 8 Gemma the creatrix and lawyer
Living with Ovarian Cancer’ is a Podcast full of inspiring stories told by Women or their loved ones, who themselves have lived with, or are still living with Ovarian Cancer.
Each Woman’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood.
In this episode, I am talking to Gemma Lodge who shares her story about her long and winding road of being diagnosed with Ovarian cancer. Her story begins with what was thought to be an isolated Pulmonary Embolism, but she soon developed other symptoms that were attributed to stressful life events at the time. A holiday to Texas saw Gemma taken to hospital as an emergency where she was subsequently diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. On her immediate return to the UK, she had urgent surgery followed by chemotherapy and Avastin, but this was not effective as a scan showed disease progression. She started a different treatment regime which fortunately is showing a reduction of disease. Gemma tells me how she was at the height of her Law career at the time and had to take sick leave. As a professional with an individual client case load it was essential to be reliable and consistent, but Gemma describes why she wasn’t able to continue to work during chemotherapy. We touch on the difficulties surrounding whether to tell an estranged family member about her diagnosis and then the guilt associated with the decision not to.
Content warning: we talk about how surgery sadly took away Gemma’s ability to have children of her own and how that impacted on her emotionally. Our conversation also broaches hospice and palliative care which is really helping Gemma’s quality of life. Gemma’s partner has recently proposed to her and so she is now able to focus on planning their wedding. We all wish them both every happiness in their married life together.
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: https://dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here http://celticmythpodshow.comand https://inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link http://meidigoh.com
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and also if you could leave a rating, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 7 Gill honours her Mum, Shirley
Living with Ovarian Cancer is a Podcast full of inspiring stories told by Women or their loved ones, who themselves have lived with, or are still living with Ovarian Cancer.
Each Woman’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood.
This episode is dedicated to Shirley whose Birthday is on 21st March. She was much loved and is still remembered with so much love today and always!
I am honoured to be talking to Gill Kelly who tells me all about her Mum, Shirley, who died with Ovarian Cancer. Gill also shares her own story of when she was diagnosed with Mucinous Ovarian Cancer at the same time that her Mum was nearing the end of her life. It was a very tough time for Gill going through her own diagnosis during a period of grief. Gill talks about her symptoms and the management of her Ovarian Cancer. The treatment of Mucinous Ovarian Cancer differs to other types of this disease which you will hear in this episode.
Content warning: we talk about what Gill’s Mum’s wishes were before she died, her death and what it was like for Gill as she was grieving.
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: https://dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here http://celticmythpodshow.comand https://inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link http://meidigoh.com
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and also if you could leave a rating, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 6 Audrey embracing the changes
Living with Ovarian Cancer’ is a Podcast full of inspiring stories told by Women or their loved ones, who themselves have lived with, or are still living with Ovarian Cancer.
Each Woman’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood.
In this episode I am honoured to be talking to Audrey Oldham who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer initially after a routine mammogram. She later developed Ovarian Cancer that was completely unconnected to the Breast Cancer. Audrey describes what made her see her GP after having bowel issues for a while that she thought was IBS. Audrey has been through such a lot since her Husband died at the age of 44, but she tells me how she stays positive and how she adapts to change. Audrey keeps a Blog on FaceBook, which I have added a link to for anyone wanting to keep up with her news. Audrey describes a therapy that she has been having called Hyperbaric Oxygen which helps her to stay well. It was lovely to chat to Audrey; she was so full of positivity and has adapted to many changes by embracing life.
Here is a link to Audreys Blog: https://www.facebook.com/Audreys-blog-living-with-incurable-cancer-107176714247631
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: https://dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here http://celticmythpodshow.com and https://inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link http://meidigoh.com
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and also if you could leave a rating, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 5 Libby and John’s charity EP!
Living with Ovarian Cancer’ is a Podcast full of inspiring stories told by Women or their loved ones, who themselves have lived with, or are still living with Ovarian Cancer.
Each Woman’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood.
In this episode I am honoured to welcome back Libby Holden with her Husband John. If you listened to episode 1 you will have heard that Libby mentioned a charity song that she and her Husband planned to launch in March, which is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the UK. That song has now become an amazing Album and they hope to raise funds for Professor Charlie Gourley’s research into Low grade Ovarian Cancer. In this episode Libby and John tell me all about the songs, the musicians involved and who they are raising money for.
Since recording this episode, Libby wrote to tell me that the EP has grown somewhat. It is now a 9 track, 46 minute Album. Musician artistes have generously donated tracks of their own to help raise money for this charitable cause.
The EP is available from: https://johnholden.bandcamp.com
If you download the EP on the first Friday of the month Bandcamp do not take any fees so 100% of the funds go to the charitable cause.
The video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/29oymlgjb_4
The song, Circles, has music by John Holden and lyrics by Elizabeth Holden. Vocalist: Sally Minnear, Keyboards: Vikram Shankar, Guitars: John Holden,
Bass: Robin Armstrong and Drums: Henry Rogers
The song, Northern Lights, features: Vocalists: Mark Atkinson, Anneke Van Giersbergen, Peter Jones, Sally Minnear and That Joe Payne. Guitar: Michel St Pere, Bass: Jon Camp, Keyboards: Vikram Shankar and Oliver Wakeman and Drums: Gavin Harrison
The video features twelve women with low grade ovarian cancer, some who are sadly no longer with us, from the UK, Australia, Canada, India and the USA.
Cure Our Ovarian Cancer Charitable Trust can be found here: https://cureourovariancancer.org. If you click on the news tab, you will see an article about Libby and John’s charity EP. Gratitude to Jane Ludeman for founding this charity which is the only one dedicated to Low Grade Ovarian Cancer.
More about the work of Professor Charlie Gourley in Edinburgh can be found here: https://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/charlie-gourley
Professor Gourley is currently working on this project which is supported by Target Ovarian Cancer https://targetovariancancer.org.uk/news/searching-new-treatments-low-grade-serous-ovarian-cancer
Ep 4 Sandra, the wonderful poet!
Living with Ovarian Cancer’ is a Podcast full of inspiring stories told by Women or their loved ones, who themselves have lived with, or are still living with Ovarian Cancer.
Each Woman’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood.
In this episode I am honoured to be talking to Sandra Koniotes who was diagnosed with High Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer and is now living disease free. Sandra talks about the symptoms that led her to be diagnosed initially and how her diagnosis affected her. She went on to tell me about the two major surgeries that she had to endure, one of which was midway through her course of chemotherapy. Sandra exudes positivity and told me how she keeps going and how she maintains hope. In this Podcast, Sandra read a poem to me that she wrote which I found very moving and reminded me of how I felt when diagnosed.
Sandra is so passionate about telling her story, not only in the hope of raising awareness of Ovarian Cancer but also as a source of hope and support for others going through this journey.
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: https://dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here http://celticmythpodshow.comand https://inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link http://meidigoh.com
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and also if you could leave a rating, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 3 Adele, happily stranded in Jamaica!
Living with Ovarian Cancer’ is a Podcast full of inspiring stories told by Women or their loved ones, who themselves have lived with, or are still living with Ovarian Cancer.
Each Woman’s story is a gift; unique and is told from the heart in their own words. I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood.
In this episode I am talking to Adele William-Sewell who shares her experiences of being diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 1999 and then subsequently eight years later with Stage 3 High Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer. It wasn’t just a matter of bad luck in being diagnosed with both of these cancers as Adele explains. She was told she has a BRCA mutation which posed a challenge not only for her but for her family. Adele is an incredibly inspiring woman and won a ‘Woman and Home Amazing Women Award’ in 2020 for “turning her ongoing personal battle with Ovarian Cancer into a successful charity and annual event”. When I spoke to Adele she was “stranded” in Jamaica due to the ongoing Covid restrictions cancelling flights back to the UK. What a place to get “stranded”?
In this episode, Adele talks through her experiences of being diagnosed with Breast Cancer and then Ovarian Cancer, her symptoms that led to seeking medical help, what it meant for her and her family to be BRCA positive, her take on what treatments are right for her personally and what helped her to live through these experiences.
Adele recommended a Book written by her late friend Della Lamden called “The Reason”. Unfortunately, Della’s website is no longer available. To purchase a copy of the book that Adele mentioned please contact Della’s daughter Bobbi Lamden via this email bobsterontour@yahoo.com.
Adele mentioned the wonderful Penny Brohn Centre which can be found by following this link: https://www.pennybrohn.org.uk.
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com
You can find more information about me on my website by following this link: https://dianeevanswood.wordpress.com
My sincere gratitude to Gary and Ruthie Colcombe who continue to carry out all the editing and uploading of each episode of this Podcast. I couldn’t have managed without them! You can find their Podcasts here http://celticmythpodshow.comand https://inbedwithadruid.com
Intro and outro music is called ‘Waltz for the little mermaid’ by Meidi Goh. To read more about Meidi please follow this link http://meidigoh.com
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and also if you could leave a rating, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 2 Cancer, Christmas and Covid
‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’ is a Podcast full of inspiring stories told by Women or their loved ones, who themselves have lived with, or are still living with Ovarian Cancer.
Each Woman’s story is a gift, unique and is told from the heart in their own words.
I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood. In this episode, it’s just me, and I’ll be talking about some of my experiences regarding living with Ovarian Cancer at Christmas. I describe the sadness, fears and the emotions that we can go through at this special time of year. I hope that both my personal and professional experiences will be of benefit to you and help you to plan your own festive season a little easier.
You can find the Blog “Last Christmas”, that I refer to in this episode by following the link: https://dianeevanswood.wordpress.com/2019/11/07/last-christmas/
It’s 2020 and we have the added complication of the worldwide pandemic Covid-19, which is creating huge dilemmas for those of us who are living with serious health issues. I will touch on some of those dilemmas in this episode and try to make sense of them.
Content warning: I talk about dying and my sadness surrounding potentially this being my last Christmas.
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com.
You can find more information about me on my website
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and if you could leave a rating, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 1 Libby the Wordsmith
‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’ is a Podcast full of inspiring stories told by Women or their loved ones, who themselves have lived with, or are still living with Ovarian Cancer.
Each Woman’s story is a gift, unique and is told from the heart in their own words.
I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood. In this episode I am talking to Libby Holden who shares her experiences since being diagnosed in 2013 with a rare form of Ovarian Cancer called ‘Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer’. Libby is an incredibly inspiring woman. She is a Wife, Mum, Landscape gardener and she writes some amazing songs and music with her Husband, John.
In this episode, Libby talks about the symptoms that led to a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer and the subsequent confusion that often follows regarding pathology. She goes on to tell me about the major surgery she endured and the post-operative complications. Libby has had several courses of chemotherapy and describes how she coped as she lived through that period of time and where she is at now with her disease.
Content warning: we talk about how Libby feels about dying.
Libby shares some exciting news regarding a song that she wrote about what it’s like to live with recurrent cancer that could equally be applied to living with any constantly life-changing health condition. The song will be released in time for ‘Ovarian Cancer awareness month’ in March 2021 to raise funds for Professor Charlie Gourley who researches Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer.
Here is the link to John Holden, Libby’s Husband and where the song to raise funding for Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer will be launched in March 2021.
Cure Our Ovarian Cancer is a website full of support and information for women living with Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer which is a rare type of Ovarian Cancer.
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com.
You can find more information about me on my website
Before you go, please don’t forget to click ‘subscribe’ to this Podcast so that you don’t miss future episodes and also if you could leave a rating, I’d be very grateful.
Disclaimer: Each story in this Podcast is unique to the woman who is telling it. The content of each episode and the views expressed are not meant to be a substitute for medical advice or intervention. You will hear stories of women who sought alternative therapies, integrated oncology services or even choosing to decline treatment options. However, this is their story, and I am not advocating that you follow the path of any one woman who features in the podcast. If you have a diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer, please make sure that you discuss anything that is going to affect your treatment or wellbeing with your own Medical team. You are unique and so what’s right for one woman may not be right for you!
Ep 0 Introduction
‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’ is a Podcast full of inspiring stories told by Women or their loved ones, who themselves have lived with, or are still living with Ovarian Cancer.
Each Woman’s story is a gift, unique and is told from the heart in their own words.
I am your host, Diane Evans-Wood. In this episode I will be setting the scene and telling you about what led me to start this Podcast and what you can expect to hear. In each episode I will be having a conversation with a woman who currently has or has had ovarian cancer. In some episodes I will be talking to the loved ones of a woman who has or has had Ovarian Cancer, and occasionally other guests speaking on how to live well with this disease.
‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’ could not have existed without the support and significant, ongoing help of some very generous and kind people who I want to acknowledge.
Firstly, my immense gratitude to all the women who have come forward to tell their story about what it’s like to live with Ovarian Cancer. Without them I could not have started this Podcast and I will be forever grateful to them for sharing so openly and honestly.
A huge thank you and gratitude to Ruthie and Gary Colcombe who have done so much to help get this Podcast off the ground and who continue to assist with the editing and publishing of each episode. Without them, I could not have navigated my way through the production of a new Podcast. Ruthie and Gary have their own Podcasts and the links to those shows are below so do go and look them up here:
My grateful thanks to Meidi Goh, a wonderfully talented musician who very generously agreed for a piece of her music to be used in the intro and outro of this Podcast. The music entitled “Waltz for the little Mermaid” is taken from her album “Heart Strings”. You can find Meidi’s beautiful music on her website and on YouTube so do have a look at her work through the links below.
My thanks to the incredible Harry Acton, a very talented Journalist who generously came forward and gave so much of his time at the beginning when I put a shout out for advice regarding setting up a Podcast. He gave me the confidence to just go for it! Harry has a Website and a Podcast called ‘Let’s have a breakdown with Ali and Harry’ which is well worth a visit. The link is below. Harry's Website
Thank you so much for listening to ‘Living with Ovarian Cancer’. If you want to get in touch with me or you would like to tell your own story on this Podcast about living with Ovarian Cancer, please email diane.evanswood@gmail.com.
You can find more information about me on my website