I'd always wanted to carry a baby. Cancer meant I couldn't
Former Matildas star Sally Shipard shares her personal journey of navigating a rare ovarian cancer diagnosis that forced her to choose between life-saving surgery and the ability to carry a child. She discusses the grief of this loss and finding a new path forward with her partner.
Why it matters
The story highlights the profound emotional and physical toll of medical crises on reproductive choices, fostering public conversation about health and personal resilience.
"The grief of losing the chance to have a baby is something I expect to carry forever. But I'm becoming more comfortable with the unconventional life I'm building with my partner, April."
The article is a personal human-interest piece that avoids political or social bias.
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