Innovating Ovarian Cancer Diagnostics, with Nicole Sandford, CEO of Aspira Women’s Health
09/24/24 • 19 min
How do you bring women’s health innovation to life when the healthcare system is set up to resist change? In this episode, Nicole Sandford, CEO of Aspira Women’s Health, shares the hurdles her company faces in pushing forward diagnostics for ovarian cancer. As a cancer survivor, she also reflects on how her personal health journey fuels her commitment to advancing care for women.
Resources and Links:
- Learn more about Aspira Women’s Health and their ‘Ovasuite’ blood tests: https://aspirawh.com/
- Mentioned in the episode: World Ovarian Cancer Coalition: https://worldovariancancercoalition.org/
Related Episodes:
‘Diagnosis’ from Overlooked Season 1: https://overlookedpod.com/episode/diagnosis
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DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.
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New to Overlooked? Welcome. Overlooked was launched in 2023 to tell the story of ovarian cancer through one woman's story. In 2024 the show started to cover other overlooked topics in women's health - and there are many. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer.
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How do you bring women’s health innovation to life when the healthcare system is set up to resist change? In this episode, Nicole Sandford, CEO of Aspira Women’s Health, shares the hurdles her company faces in pushing forward diagnostics for ovarian cancer. As a cancer survivor, she also reflects on how her personal health journey fuels her commitment to advancing care for women.
Resources and Links:
- Learn more about Aspira Women’s Health and their ‘Ovasuite’ blood tests: https://aspirawh.com/
- Mentioned in the episode: World Ovarian Cancer Coalition: https://worldovariancancercoalition.org/
Related Episodes:
‘Diagnosis’ from Overlooked Season 1: https://overlookedpod.com/episode/diagnosis
SUBSCRIBE to the newsletter to get updates on the podcast: sign up at the banner on the website: www.overlookedpod.com.
EMAIL US - get in touch with the show: [email protected]
DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.
LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR? Support the show by:
Becoming a Patron - Overlooked is on Patreon, where you can and get rewards like merch, the ability to send in questions for expert guests, and a 'backstage pass' to the show.
Leaving a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you're listening.
New to Overlooked? Welcome. Overlooked was launched in 2023 to tell the story of ovarian cancer through one woman's story. In 2024 the show started to cover other overlooked topics in women's health - and there are many. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer.
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Episode Summary:
In this episode of Overlooked, host Golda Arthur speaks with Lucy Rudd, a biomedical scientist from the UK, who shares her powerful story of discovering a borderline ovarian tumor at just 28 years old. What began as a small lump quickly spiraled into a period of intense uncertainty, fear, and difficult decisions about her health and fertility. Lucy takes us through her journey of diagnosis, her experience with the healthcare system, and the emotional toll of living with the unknown.
Hear how Lucy’s medical background informed her understanding of the situation, but also how confusing and overwhelming the process became—even for someone with insider knowledge of the healthcare system. We also explore Lucy’s struggle with fertility preservation, and the emotional aftermath of losing one ovary.
Resources and Links:
- Learn more about borderline ovarian tumors - Cancer Research UK : https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/ovarian-cancer/types/borderline
- Resources for ovarian cancer in the UK: Target Ovarian Cancer
Related Episodes:
‘Diagnosis’ from Overlooked Season 1
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DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.
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Becoming a Patron - Overlooked is on Patreon, where you can and get rewards like merch, the ability to send in questions for expert guests, and a 'backstage pass' to the show.
Leaving a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you're listening.
New to Overlooked? Welcome. Overlooked was launched in 2023 to tell the story of ovarian cancer through one woman's story. In 2024 the show started to cover other overlooked topics in women's health - and there are many. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer.
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DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.
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A full hysterectomy could prevent cancer - but it also kickstarts menopause: Pamela Esposito-Amery’s story
When Pamela Esposito-Amery discovered she had a genetic predisposition to cancer, she took a decision to undergo a full hysterectomy - which also put her in ‘surgical’ menopause. Pamela talks about the physical and emotional impact of this life-changing procedure, as well as the work of her organization, Tell Every Amazing Lady (T.E.A.L), which she started with her sister, the late Louisa M. McGregor, in Brooklyn, New York.
In this episode, you can also hear the stories of listeners who sent in voice memos, talking about their journeys with cancer.
If you’d like to contact the podcast and send in your story, head to our website:
https://overlookedpod.com/getintouch
SHOW NOTES
-Tell Every Amazing Lady: https://telleveryamazinglady.org/
-More on surgical menopause from Target Ovarian Cancer: https://targetovariancancer.org.uk/about-ovarian-cancer/your-situation/im-younger-woman-diagnosis/surgical-menopause
LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR? Support the show by:
Becoming a Patron - Overlooked is on Patreon, where you can and get rewards like merch, the ability to send in questions for expert guests, and a 'backstage pass' to the show.
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New to Overlooked? Welcome. Overlooked was launched in 2023 to tell the story of ovarian cancer through one woman's story. In 2024 the show started to cover other overlooked topics in women's health - and there are many. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer.
SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER - learn more about the backstory to the episodes, and to join a community of people who are deeply engaged with women's health topics. Sign up here: https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6
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DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.
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