A ‘healthy and active’ 30-year-old woman received a terrible cancer diagnosis after physicians overlooked one small indication.

Gemma Henly, from Queensland, Australia, was a fitness fanatic who had worked as a personal trainer and instructor for over six years.

She spent most of her twenties motivating people to achieve their personal fitness objectives, and she enjoyed everything she did.

However, Gemma’s life was flipped upside down when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer on her 30th birthday.

Gemma recently told the Daily Mail, “The reason I went to the doctor was because of my monthly cycle.

“I experienced bleeding for a few weeks during three of my monthly cycles.” I am quite in sync with my body. This incident was not typical for me.”

Doctors originally diagnosed her symptoms as a sickness, but Gemma realized she needed to push for answers and further testing as the bleeding continued over the following two months.

Gemma chose to see another doctor, who ordered an ultrasound to ‘rule out everything probable.’

“Unfortunately, or fortunately, we found it [cancer], which triggered a cascade of additional tests,” Gemma told the Daily Mail.

“I was directed to a gynecological oncologist, who was also the surgeon, to look into all options for preserving my fertility.

“There was hope that we could potentially preserve my uterus so even if I couldn’t use my own eggs, I could potentially look at, like, a donor egg option in the future.”

Unfortunately, additional testing indicated Gemma’s disease had progressed to the uterus, and she underwent a complete hysterectomy in March of this year, having her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed.

Gemma has already finished two rounds of chemotherapy and is keen to return to her workout program, despite the lengthy road to recovery.

Fortunately, the ovarian cancer was discovered at Stage 1C, allowing for proper and hopefully effective therapy to begin.

One of Gemma’s coworkers has subsequently put up a GoFundMe page to assist the Australian in returning ‘to doing what she loves.’

The campaign states, “Gemma has already had surgery to remove the malignancy, but her struggle is far from done. She will require continued therapy to guarantee that the cancer does not return, and regrettably, the surgery and treatment are both physically and financially demanding.

“Gemma has not only been affected by the high costs of treatment but has lost her only source of income by not being able to operate her personal training business.”

Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

According to the Mayo Clinic, signs of ovarian cancer may not appear until the disease progresses. However, indications to watch for are

Abdominal bloating or swelling.

Quickly feeling full after eating

Weight loss.

discomfort in the pelvis

Fatigue

Backache.

Bowel habits change.

A frequent desire to urinate