Here is a list of some of our favourite low-grade serous ovarian cancer women with blogs and social media accounts.
They are just a few examples of the many wonderful women, who share their lives online. We recognise the braveness in their vulnerability. We hope these words, stories and lives help you feel less alone in what can be a difficult journey.
These writers share open and honest accounts of living with LGSOC, and their content may include discussions around topics that some readers may find difficult to read.
Megan
Meg shares diary entries detailing her experiences of life with LGSOC.
Website: Navigating With Uncertainty
Alisha Thomson
Alisha was a busy 27-year-old doctor when she was diagnosed with stage 4 low-grade serous carcinoma. Since then she’s gone sky diving, travelling and continued to live her life as best she can.
Instagram: @leeshy_keepsmiling
CiCi
Cici discusses, life, motherhood, grief and living with low-grade serous ovarian cancer.
Blog: Recipe For A Disaster
Morgan Gaynor
Incredibly readable! Morgan created a blog to update her family and friends. But her writing will appeal to women with cancer and those without.
Blog: Morganbeatscancer.com
Diane Evanswood
A retired palliative care clinical nurse specialist – Diane has a gift for words. She records her acute and relatable ovarian cancer observations in her blog.
Kristen Larsen
At the age of 21, Kristen’s life changed forever. Kristen showed incredible courage and determination and always held hope. Her Ovarshare podcast is a must-listen for anyone with ovarian cancer. Though Kristen is no longer with us, her Living Legacy continues to raise much-needed funds for research.
Website: ovarshare.com
Facebook: @ovarshare
Instagram: @ovarshare
Instagram: @kristen_larsen_
Elly Mayday (nee Ashley Luther)
Is the original #onehellovawoman. Diagnosed at 25 she proclaimed her surgical scar a “beauty mark”. It forms the basis of our logo. As a model she used her public profile to raise much needed awareness of ovarian cancer. Elly passed away March 2019 but her social media remains testament to the huge impact her short life had.
Instagram: @Elly.Mayday
Facebook: @EllyMayDayOfficialFanPage
Shaylee Bedward
Shaylee is a beautiful soul. She was diagnosed with low-grade serous ovarian cancer at 23 years old and is one valiant gal.
Instagram: @shayleebedward
Cheyann Shaw
With over 200,000 followers, Cheyann is the most visible woman with LGSOC. It’s an incredible achievement. A popular fitness Instagrammer, her account is a mix of life, life with cancer and fitness.
Instagram: @cheyannshaw
Amy MacRae
Amy was shortlisted for the CBC Nonfiction Prize in 2020 for her writing.
