General · 19 August 2026

Caernarfon teen, 19, diagnosed with ovarian cancer and forced into menopause

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.

✓ Verified against the source · 60 words · 40 sec

Get the app

Understand this story

What is a hysterectomy? What is early menopause? What is ovarian cancer? Why freeze eggs?

More briefs

GeneralBrazil's president backs Amazon oil drilling after new find GeneralHarvard to pay £53 million over stolen body parts lawsuits GeneralMobile payments rise as cash decline slows in UK GeneralOver 40 charities warn against cutting disabled youth benefits GeneralDisney's ABC sues FCC over Trump's broadcast license threats GeneralCamilla found it "difficult" keeping King's cancer secret Browse all stories →