How Does Nigel Havers Increase Awareness Of Ovarian Cancer?

Nigel Havers opens up about his beloved second wife's death to raise awareness of ovarian cancer.

In 2004, Nigel Havers wife was finally at peace after a 4-year, grueling battle with ovarian cancer. Polly William's, Nigel's second wife, left the former Coronation Street soap opera star heartbroken after 15 years of happy marriage. After the loss of his beloved wife, Nigel experienced firsthand how life-shattering and devastating gynecologic cancer can be. The disease not only affects the woman suffering the disease, but also her loved ones and family members as well.

Polly's diagnosis came as a shock to the happy couple

Ovarian cancer came unexpectedly for Polly and Nigel. Polly was going through a hysterectomy for other reasons when doctors found that her ovaries were riddled with cancer. Nigel was with her in the hospital at the time she received the news. Unfortunately, by the time they had discovered the tumor, the doctors told her that it was already too late. The disease had gotten so advanced that it would be extremely difficult to treat and the prognosis was very poor.

Standing at her side, watching Polly fight her battle against cancer was tough and heartbreaking for Nigel

Nigel shared his experience standing by Polly's side as she battled ovarian cancer. Her diagnosis was a shock to both of
That's why women need to be extra conscientious about any changes they notice within their bodies. Often, women don't want to feel dramatic about something that could potentially be nothing at all, so they are embarrassed to go to the doctor or talk to their partners about it. No one wants to feel like they are constantly making a big fuss out of nothing. But being a woman puts you at the unique risk of developing gynecologic diseases such as ovarian cancer. And because it's often deadly when finally diagnosed, it's important that we try to catch this as early as