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Who am I? My name is Janet, I’m 61, and I have stage 4 ovarian cancer. Two years after diagnosis, I’m still undergoing treatment. I am passionate about raising awareness of the little known symptoms of ovarian cancer and at the same time, I am trying to raise money for Ovacome, the ovarian cancer charity, which has been a lifeline to me.
What am I doing? I am a 2025 model in Ovacome’s Touch of Teal. This means that September will see me on a catwalk with 11 other ladies, in a Mayfair hotel - way out of my comfort zone! It is an annual awareness-raising fashion event that will help to shine a powerful light on often-missed symptoms of ovarian cancer and inspire early detection. The week before, I am also taking part in Sir Chris Hoy’s Tour de 4, a bike ride for stage 4 cancer sufferers - more on that here: [https://gofund.me/274ed9ec]
What’s my story? In August 2023 I thought I was relatively healthy, cycling 100-mile sportives and open-water swimming. Then a tummy ache and bloating led to the shock diagnosis of advanced ovarian cancer. It had spread to my liver and life quickly shifted from fitness to hospital stays, chemotherapy and sepsis (not recommended!). Early 2024 brought major surgery to remove all visible cancer and after a brief respite over the summer, a scan showed the cancer had returned in my lungs. Despite more chemo, the cancer continued to grow, so in May 2025, I started a clinical trial for a new drug, benefiting from incredible ground breaking research. That treatment is still ongoing - it’s been a rollercoaster but I’m feeling stronger and still standing - wobbly but smiling.
Why donate? Cancer doesn’t have to define who we are or what we can achieve. Preparing for Touch of Teal with 11 inspiring ladies has brought laughter, purpose and hope - my hope is that donations will lead to improved treatments for ovarian cancer, enable earlier detection, and inspire others through our stories. We’ll probably be in heels, possibly emotional, and definitely proud. I’d love your support on the catwalk.
Please consider giving a small donation if you are able. Ovacome reduces isolation, provides expert information, promotes understanding of ovarian cancer and its symptoms, and supports those affected by it in their time of need. Twenty ladies are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each day in the UK, and 8 of them will be so poorly that they go to A&E before diagnosis, without realising that their symptoms are caused by ovarian cancer.
If you or a loved one are experiencing bloating (B), changes in eating habits (E), abdominal pain (A) or toilet changes (T) Ovarian Cancer Symptom Diary | Ovacome (it’s really unusual for women over 50 to start experiencing IBS symptoms) go to your GP! Earlier diagnosis saves lives.
Thank you — for reading, sharing, donating, and being your wonderful selves!
My Achievements
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Added a Blog Post
Received 5 Donations
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Thank you to my Sponsors
£25
Gurpal Nahal
£10
Vicki
£25
Chantal Latchford
Bet you'll look amazing!
£70
Anon
£50
James Stone
All the best, Janet!
£100
Nicola Corp
Janet you are inspirational - congratulations on your amazing bike ride and enjoy the cat walk! Nicola
£50
Margaret
Go out and wow them on the catwalk!
£40
Sue Wild
£50
Anon
Well done!
£250
Pwc Workplace Donation
£20
Clare Hoare
Can’t wait to see you on the catwalk looking fabulous! Wishing you the best of luck on the day, enjoy every minute xx
£100
Neville Howlett
Hope the bike ride went well!
£30
Kate Field
Hi Janet, Wishing you great communal ride this morning Thinking of you Kate.
£200
Anon
With our love and best wishes for a successful ride and a stunning appearance on the cat walk.
£25
Deb - Teal Sister From Perth Aus
Thanks for fundraising and the awareness raising. Have a fun time.
£25
Julia Ascott
Good luck Janet - you are amazing! Lots of love Julia & Marcus xx
£50
Alison
Thank you for helping raise awareness of ovarian cancer. May the sun shine on you all as you ride! And enjoy the catwalk as you step out in style! .
£50
Louise Finch
Enjoy the ride and the show! Thanks for all you are doing to raise awareness, it really matters!
£50
Chris Hoare
£20
Amy Van Wyk
Looking forward to the event - well done for raising money for such a great charity and raising awareness of ovarian cancer 🩵
£50
Nick Hoare
Definitely out of your comfort zone!! Good luck - enjoy it
£100
Jean Hoare
Lots of love
£250
Duygu Turkoglu
Duygu & Graeme
£50
Peter Churchill
£50
Wendy Sinclair
Janet, wishing you every success with the catwalk in September. You are amazing and an inspiration to all. Best wishes Wendy and family xx
£30
Sarah Meers
You are amazing and have the best time!
£20
Louise Darville
So incredibly proud of you Janet. Looking forward to seeing you on the catwalk. So pleased you and Christine took up the challenge.
£50
Susan Holmes
Truly inspirational!
£50
Shendrit Sadiku
Great to hear from you Janet and best of luck in September!
£50
Ray Farnan
Well done Janet - you're an absolute legend. Sending lots of love.
£25
Jenni Bullivant
Strut your fabulous stuff Janet!
£50
Andrew Wiggins
Amazing strength! good luck
£50
Tom Dane
Wishing you all the best.
£50
Lindsey Hill
Keep fighting. I need you. Smash the cat walk!
£100
Roz Burke
All the best Janet, you are amazing
£10
Pritesh Mistry
£50
Stuart Macpherson
All the very best Janet!
£20
Sarah Wulff-cochrane
Sending you my very best wishes.
£50
Gwendolin Chau
Janet - you’re a fighter. Sending you lots of love and support!
£50
Rose And Carol
Enjoy! Rose and Carol
£100
Max
£50
Dave
£50
Guilherme Pereira
£25
Sue Wild
£50
Mum
Enjoy it, you will all look stunning.
£25
Sue Wild
£75
Bob Wild
Awesome work Janet, sorry we can't be there to see you on the catwalk. Have fun Bob & Claire
£10
John Kerr
Well done Jan
£10
Anonymous
Go for it - well done
£2
Anonymous
Thanks so much for fundraising for Ovacome
All the best Janet!