Mortal And Strong - Voice No. 37 Laura W

Here we have another insightful and poignant episode with the wonderful human that is Laura W. Laura is a leading volunteer behind the Nipple Innovation Project (Nip) charity and has a very unique story to share. Laura first experienced a rare cancer as an infant, developing Sarcoma of the uterus. After growing up not expecting to have any cancer recurrence, she then went on to not only develop another rare form of cancer but the journey of her cancer was a very atypical one which led her on a long road to emotionally come to terms with her experience. Laura experienced ovarian cancer, more specifically a Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumour on one of her ovaries, which is a germ cell cancer. Although she had subtle symptoms of ovarian cancer (which are commonly missed because of their subtlety), her lack of periods and gut instinct pushed her to have a scan. a 7cm tumour was found but the expected cancer tumour markers were not raised. Laura went into surgery and the build up repeatedly being reassured it was unlikely to be cancer. When Laura was finally diagnosed, she was at the same time already cured and received the required treatment. Laura shares with us the emotional journey that then pursued; how the absence of chemotherapy and the expected 'cancer journey' made it difficult to find acceptance. This is a really poignant story of how important it is not to compare one's journey of cancer or any medical problem with anyone else; that everything is all relative. Laura turned her experienced into a life changing positive when it put her on a path of volunteering where she found her calling in life and place within the Nip charity. We loved interviewing Laura and are proud to have her share such a unique story with us as one of our Voices in the Scars of Gold campaign.

Mortal and Strong is a registered charity 1209448 regulated by the Fundraising Regulator. Shining the spotlight on women facing their own mortality - those affected at a young age by a life changing illness or disease. 100 Voices sharing messages of hope and strength through our podcast with a powerful photography series ‘Scars of Gold’ inspired by kintsugi. Building a platform to provide health awareness, support and education to change the face of disease in young people. For more information visit our website.

For more information on support available for these issues discussed in todays episode, including direction to medical information, visit our website. This episode is not intended as specific medical advice, always see your own GP/physician if you have any concerns regarding your own health. 

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