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Health · 19 August 2026
Enlli Thompson, 19, received a diagnosis of stage 3 ovarian cancer after doctors initially disregarded her intense discomfort. She underwent a complete hysterectomy, which instantly induced menopause and rendered her unable to conceive. Despite this, Enlli has frozen seven eggs and now helps others by raising awareness about the disease.
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