A Mill Hill primary school teacher diagnosed with ovarian cancer has hit the catwalk to raise awareness of the disease.

Laura Moses, 28, was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in June last year, after suffering from bloating and stomach cramps which sent her to A&E twice in one week.

Ms Moses decided to take to the catwalk at the Tea with Ovacome event, combating her nerves to raise awareness and funds for the cause during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

She said: “I felt that my body had let me down by letting cancer in. But I now realise it did a good thing telling me it was there.

“I was so honoured to be part of Tea with Ovacome and it gave me back lots of self-confidence that I had lost.”

Ms Moses had been told that it was unlikely that ovarian cancer would be a problem for her until her mid-40s, but was paying privately for regular breast and ovarian cancer screenings due to her carrying the BRCA1 gene.

Things are now returning to normal after returning to teacher, though Ms Moses must still have the maintenance drug every three weeks for the next year, after which she will likely need a double mastectomy if there is no recurrence in three years.

If you are concerned about ovarian cancer contact Ovacome on 0800 008 7054 or visit www.ovacome.org.uk