Living With Ovarian Cancer Podcast

Living With Ovarian Cancer Podcast

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Living With Ovarian Cancer Podcast episodes

  • Episode 32 Doris Locke

    ‘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.


    After a short break I am delighted to share this episode with you where I am honoured to be talking Doris Locke. Doris originates from America, but she now lives with her Husband in Norwich in the U.K. She was eventually

    diagnosed in 2017 with High Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer after seeking medical help for some time for pain. We discuss how medical gaslighting is an issue in women’s health and that we are dismissed with less serious conditions before an eventual diagnosis of Ovarian
    Cancer. Doris spoke to me about the importance of the microbiome of our gut and nutrition to sustain health. We also talked about advocating for yourself, the importance of exercise and mindset, and the impact on those closest to us. Doris discussed the use of re-purposed drugs in the Care Oncology Clinic regime (similar to Jane McLellands “How to starve cancer”. I hope you will enjoy listening to the wisdom that Doris shares with us.

    Be sure to leave a review and share your own experiences with us if you’d like to.


    Doris mentioned the following organisations in her episode:

    Care Oncology

    Clinic: https://careoncologyclinic.com

    Jane McLelland:

    https://www.howtostarvecancer.com

    Gerson Therapy:

    https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/treatment/complementary-alternative-therapies/individual-therapies/gerson


    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

    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!

    50 min
  • Episode 31 Karen Bygate
    ‘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. 
    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: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting
     
    In this episode we talk about:
    Look Good, Feel Better: https://lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk
    With the End in Mind by Dr Kathryn Mannix:  https://withtheendinmind.co.uk
    Glittering a Turd Podcast: https://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 [email protected]
     
    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 herehttp://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!
    54 min
  • 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

    Macmillan:

    https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/after-treatment/making-decisions-about-work-after-treatment


    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


    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!

    58 min
  • Ep 29 Diane Boothby
    ‘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.
    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: https://targetovariancancer.org.uk
    Ovacome: https://www.ovacome.org.uk
    Cure our Ovarian Cancer charitable trust https://cureourovariancancer.org
    Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lgscsupport/
    Maggie’s Centre:
    https://www.maggies.org
    Podfollow; https://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
    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!
    1 hr 4 min
  • 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 [email protected]

    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!

    1 hr 49 min
  • 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 [email protected]


    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!

    1 hr 4 min
  • 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 [email protected]

      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!

      28 min
    • Ep 25 Jo and her remarkable zest for life
      ‘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 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: https://www.ovacome.org.uk
      We also mentioned other sources of support which can be found here:
      https://targetovariancancer.org.uk
      https://www.macmillan.org.uk
      https://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 [email protected]
      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!
      55 min
    • Ep 24 Becky, a true action woman
      ‘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 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: https://www.ovacome.org.uk
      Cyclists fighting cancer which can be found here: https://www.cyclistsfc.org.uk
      Can Rehab which can be found here: https://www.canrehab.com
      To connect with Becky her social media accounts are:
      https://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 [email protected]
      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!
      1 hr 17 min
    • 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 [email protected]

      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!

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    About Living With Ovarian Cancer Podcast

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    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 unique and is told from the heart in their own words.

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