In memory of Annette Rockley

We lost Annette 2 weeks ago. Apart from being a beloved wife & mother, she was also a passionate midwife. She loved women deeply. She believed strongly in women being treated with respect in birth, and she ensured that every woman she cared for felt loved and heard. She was busily working as a home birth midwife when she was diagnosed with 4th stage ovarian cancer. Her symptoms had consisted of a persistent cough and some minor bloating. She was 59.

A woman dies from ovarian cancer every 8 hours in Australia. Around 70% of cases are diagnosed when the cancer is in the advanced stages, having already spread to other parts of the body. The survival rates for these women are devastatingly low. For the 19% of women who are fortunate enough to be diagnosed when the cancer is at Stage 1, the chances of survival are greater than 90%, making early detection vitally important.

More information about Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation Ltd: The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) is the leading independent funder of ovarian cancer research in Australia. We are dedicated to funding the most innovative medical research to improve quality and longevity of life for women, girls, and all people impacted by this terrible disease. Ovarian cancer is Australia's most lethal reproductive cancer, female or male.