'Know your body and get any unusual symptoms checked' urges cancer patient

Ovarian cancer sufferer's message to women on the Isle of Man

A woman on the Isle of Man who's been receiving treatment for ovarian cancer is urging people to get any unusual symptoms checked by a doctor.

Sarah Jarvis was diagnosed in May last year after suffering with, what she describes as, 'low grade stomach pains'.

It was found the cancer was stage three, which means there had been some spread, and she has since had chemotherapy and surgery.

March marks ovarian cancer awareness month - you can find more information about the symptoms of it, and details of where you can find support, HERE.

Sarah told Manx Radio it's vital people take health matters into their own hands and be open with their GP:

You can listen to the full interview here.