A MALDON woman battling ovarian cancer took part in a 10km walk to raise awareness of the condition.

Trish Thompson, 61, was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 and is still undergoing treatment.

Earlier this month she completed a 10km walk around London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as part of Target Ovarian Cancer’s The Ovarian Cancer Walk.

Trish, who has raised more than £2,800 for Target Ovarian Cancer, walked alongside Paralympic swimmer Harriet Lee on the day.

More than 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year in the UK.

In many cases the diagnosis comes too late and the cancer can spread making it more difficult to treat.

If a woman is diagnosed at the earliest stage, her chance of surviving ovarian cancer for five years or more doubles from just 46 per cent to more than 90 per cent.

Trish said: “I was diagnosed with late-stage ovarian cancer last year. I felt I was ill for a while, so the diagnosis came as a relief, and treatment has made me feel much better.

“It’s so important for me to walk today, to raise money for ovarian cancer research and support for other women.

“Because I was diagnosed late, I’m also passionate about raising awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer. If more women and GPs know them, more will be diagnosed early and treatment is more effective.

“I’m so grateful to people who have donated money to my walk – I’ve raised over £2800 so far!”

Symptoms of ovarian cancer include persistent bloating, difficulty eating or feeling full, pelvic or abdominal pain and needing to urinate more often.

Other symptoms can include unexpected weight loss and extreme fatigue.

To donate visit https://tocw.everydayhero.com/uk/trish