Ep 14 Lesley, lover of all Grey Hounds

Living With Ovarian Cancer Podcast

‘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

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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

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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!