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Don't Ignore Symptoms: Mum's Cancer Warning
9 Sep
Summary
- A 25-year-old mum was diagnosed with incurable ovarian cancer.
- She urges all women, regardless of age, to recognize symptoms.
- Her key symptoms were persistent back and abdominal pain.
A young mother diagnosed with incurable ovarian cancer is sharing her story to raise awareness among women of all ages. Alex Littlewood, 25, from Huddersfield, received her diagnosis in June 2026, only months after welcoming her daughter, Tilly. Despite ovarian cancer typically affecting women over 50, Alex's experience underscores the risk to younger individuals.
Alex is currently undergoing intensive chemotherapy and advises women to advocate for themselves with healthcare providers. She stresses the importance of pushing for tests and answers if they suspect a health issue. Her own symptoms, which began during pregnancy, were persistent back and abdominal pain that continued after childbirth, signaling that something was wrong.
