June 28th 2023.
Halle Pollard was only fifteen when she first started experiencing debilitating symptoms. She was confused when a pregnancy test came back positive, despite protesting that her fatigue, back ache and weight loss couldn't possibly be due to pregnancy. After visiting the GP four times, Halle was told it was sciatica or a UTI.
Her symptoms included constant bloating, a loss of appetite, pain in her pelvic or abdominal region, needing to wee more often, change in bowel habits, feeling very tired and fatigued, and unexplained weight loss. Despite explaining to doctors that it was impossible for her to be pregnant, they didn't believe her and she underwent a scan.
The nurse's face completely changed when she did the ultrasound, but she couldn't tell them anything. The doctor then confirmed that Halle wasn't pregnant, but that the truth was much more sinister - she had ovarian cancer, which had spread to her lungs and was riddled with tumours.
Halle underwent surgery to remove her left ovary and had four rounds of chemotherapy, with the support of her loving family and friends. She credits them with getting her through her treatment, which included losing her hair and not being able to do the things her friends were doing.
Now, Halle is in remission and determined to advocate for young women who find themselves in a similar situation. Her message is to always listen to your gut and not to be afraid to speak up if you think something is wrong - it can happen to anyone.
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