08/05/2026
Dr Claire was 27 when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
It started with symptoms she could have easily ignored but after a couple of weeks, Claire knew something wasn’t right and contacted her GP.
After tests and scans, Claire was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She went on to have surgery, chemotherapy and regular follow-up care.
‘I wanted to share my story because knowledge is power. I’ll do anything I can to help share the symptoms of ovarian cancer with as many people as possible. It can happen to anyone.’
Claire has since returned to work as a doctor – and is back doing the things she loves, while using her experience to help more people know the signs.
Ovarian cancer symptoms can include:
-feeling bloated or swollen tummy
-pain/tenderness in tummy or pelvis
-feeling full quickly or losing appetite
-an urgent need to p*e or go more often
Know your normal. If something is new, persistent or unusual for you – and you think it might be cancer – contact your GP.
ℹ️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ovarian-cancer/