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Gina has a fighting spirit that won't let her become one of the 51 per cent of ovarian cancer survivors who don't make the five-year mark. 👊

As the deadliest cancer for all women, and with 'everyday life' symptoms that don't immediately spark concern, it's important that we know what to look out for and always seek extra testing to detect ovarian cancer as early as possible.

Gina caught her cancer at Stage 4, and with the help of GynaeOncology Clinical Nurse Consultant Tara and the treating team at RBWH, she's now in remission, with an important message for all women.

"I knew in my heart that something was wrong - I had just turned 50 and was trying to lose my tummy for my son's wedding, and felt tired and had a sore back, which I put down to years of wearing heels," Gina says, reflecting on the weeks prior to her diagnosis in mid-2024.

"My GP sent me for a scan and I was admitted to hospital that same day, where I underwent rounds of chemo and surgery for my aggressive Stage 4 ovarian cancer, and I am now in remission but that does not mean cured.

"I have four kids and actually had one of my ovaries removed at 32 when I had my twins - so if you can believe it, I got ovarian cancer with one ovary.

"The goal now is to be as healthy as possible, and encourage women to talk to their GP when they are bloated, have pelvic pain, feel full after small meals, and have irregular bleeding - it's important to advocate for yourself and don't discount the symptoms, as it can be diagnosed with an ultrasound and a blood test." ❤️‍🩹 ... See MoreSee Less

Gina has a fighting spirit that wont let her become one of the 51 per cent of ovarian cancer survivors who dont make the five-year mark. 👊 As the deadliest cancer for all women, and with everyday life symptoms that dont immediately spark concern, its important that we know what to look out for and always seek extra testing to detect ovarian cancer as early as possible. Gina caught her cancer at Stage 4, and with the help of GynaeOncology Clinical Nurse Consultant Tara and the treating team at RBWH, shes now in remission, with an important message for all women. I knew in my heart that something was wrong - I had just turned 50 and was trying to lose my tummy for my sons wedding, and felt tired and had a sore back, which I put down to years of wearing heels, Gina says, reflecting on the weeks prior to her diagnosis in mid-2024. My GP sent me for a scan and I was admitted to hospital that same day, where I underwent rounds of chemo and surgery for my aggressive Stage 4 ovarian cancer, and I am now in remission but that does not mean cured. I have four kids and actually had one of my ovaries removed at 32 when I had my twins - so if you can believe it, I got ovarian cancer with one ovary. The goal now is to be as healthy as possible, and encourage women to talk to their GP when they are bloated, have pelvic pain, feel full after small meals, and have irregular bleeding - its important to advocate for yourself and dont discount the symptoms, as it can be diagnosed with an ultrasound and a blood test. ❤️‍🩹
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Gina has a fighting spirit that won’t let her become one of the 51 per cent of ovarian cancer survivors who don’t make the five-year mark. 👊

As the deadliest cancer for all women, and with ‘everyday life’ symptoms that don’t immediately spark concern, it’s important that we know what to look out for and always seek extra testing to detect ovarian cancer as early as possible.

Gina caught her cancer at Stage 4, and with the help of GynaeOncology Clinical Nurse Consultant Tara and the treating team at RBWH, she’s now in remission, with an important message for all women - know your symptoms and advocate for yourself.

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Gina has a fighting spirit that won’t let her become one of the 51 per cent of ovarian cancer survivors who don’t make the five-year mark. 👊 As the deadliest cancer for all women, and with ‘everyday life’ symptoms that don’t immediately spark concern, it’s important that we know what to look out for and always seek extra testing to detect ovarian cancer as early as possible. Gina caught her cancer at Stage 4, and with the help of GynaeOncology Clinical Nurse Consultant Tara and the treating team at RBWH, she’s now in remission, with an important message for all women - know your symptoms and advocate for yourself.

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AI is everywhere, but don`t let Dr Google or your social media feed replace the advice of a medical professional, especially when it comes to medication!

TPCH Pharmacist Assistant Director Erin says that it is vital for patients to ensure they are alerting their treatment team of any non-prescription or alternate medicines they are taking and to only take medication advice from trusted sources.

“Many patients don’t think of these kinds of products as medicines as they don’t require a prescription, however these products may still interact with other medicines and/or medical conditions,” she said.

“We are finding more and more patients are using Dr Google, artificial intelligence tools and social media influencers for important medication information, but these platforms are not a substitute for health professionals, so it’s important not to rely on them for advice as it may be incorrect and potentially harmful." 💻

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AI is everywhere, but don't let Dr Google or your social media feed replace the advice of a medical professional, especially when it comes to medication! TPCH Pharmacist Assistant Director Erin says that it is vital for patients to ensure they are alerting their treatment team of any non-prescription or alternate medicines they are taking and to only take medication advice from trusted sources. “Many patients don’t think of these kinds of products as medicines as they don’t require a prescription, however these products may still interact with other medicines and/or medical conditions,” she said. “We are finding more and more patients are using Dr Google, artificial intelligence tools and social media influencers for important medication information, but these platforms are not a substitute for health professionals, so it’s important not to rely on them for advice as it may be incorrect and potentially harmful." 💻

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Join one of Australia’s biggest health services as our new Chief People and Culture Officer providing leadership, guidance and support for executive level operations and initiatives.

Great culture and happy staff mean greater patient outcomes, better research, and more innovation to meet the healthcare needs of our community.

Read more about the role (link in bio) and apply to join us today. 🏥 #WorkforusWednesday

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Are you a senior executive looking for a challenge to advance your career? 📈 Join one of Australia’s biggest health services as our new Chief People and Culture Officer providing leadership, guidance and support for executive level operations and initiatives. Great culture and happy staff mean greater patient outcomes, better research, and more innovation to meet the healthcare needs of our community. Read more about the role (link in bio) and apply to join us today. 🏥 #WorkforusWednesday

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The team at the RBWH Special Care Nursery including Clinical Nurse Heidi and Registered Nurse Remy know that the secret to happiness is helping others, including our tiniest patients that sometimes need the most care! Have you had a great experience at our SCN or NICU? Share it with us. 👩‍🍼🍼

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The team at the RBWH Special Care Nursery including Clinical Nurse Heidi and Registered Nurse Remy know that the secret to happiness is helping others, including our tiniest patients that sometimes need the most care! Have you had a great experience at our SCN or NICU? Share it with us. 👩‍🍼🍼

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