I am a tight personal trainer who fights against ovarian cancer at the age of 30. A bowel feeling saved my life after my meaningful symptom had been removed

When it comes to the embodiment of health and well -being, Personal Trainer Gemma Henly touched every box.

A self-proclaimed gym junkie, house body and clean-eater, gemma, from Burleigh Waters, QueenslandHad spent her twenty training and inspiring women to be the best and strongest version of themselves they could be.

That was until her life came to a halt at the age of 30; She got an ovary cancer Diagnosis that changed everything she worked so hard for upside down.

“The thing I originally went to the doctor was my menstrual cycle,” Gemma told Femail.

“I just bleed for three of my cycles for a few weeks in a row. I am nicely tailored to my body. This was not normal for me. ‘

When mentioning her doctor, the symptoms of Gemma were overlooked and simply put on a recent attack of illness, with nothing alarming to notice.

In the next two months, however, her bleeding got worse and then Gemma knew that she had to insist on further answers.

“I went to another doctor, and I am very grateful that she took it more seriously and said,” Okay, let’s just get an ultrasound to exclude everything that is possible, “she remembered.

Personal trainer Gemma Henly (photo) was the image of health, before her shock ovarian cancer diagnosis at 30

After having noticed a change in her menstrual cycles, Gemma sought answers from two individual general practitioners for her caring symptoms

“Unfortunately, or luckily I think, we found it (the cancer) and that started a cascade of more tests.”

In February 2025, Gemma’s blood tests and pelvic melting revealed that she had abnormal growths on both ovaries.

“It was surreal, but I think you just get in shock,” she said.

‘My gynecologist had sent an e -mail to say to bring a support person to my appointment. So I think you know immediately that it will not be good news. ‘

Without a family history of cancer, a clean account of health and was already aware of her cervical screening tests, it was the last thing Gemma thought she would hear.

The doctors knew that time was expensive, and although immediate operation was crucial, there was another factor that they had to consider – and those were children.

“I was referred to a gynecological oncologist who was the surgeon to explore all ways if there was a chance that we could keep my fertility,” she said.

“There was hope that we could possibly keep my womb, so even if I couldn’t use my own eggs, I might look at a donor option in the future.”

After the diagnosis stage 1C Eierstok and Stadium 1a uterine cancer, Gemma underwent a total hysterectomy in March 2025, followed by chemotherapy

Although she still has a long way for her, Gemma is still focused on her condition and she still tries to move her body every day

Unfortunately for Gemma, further tests, biopsies and key gang surgery revealed that the cancer had also spread to her womb.

Gemma’s ovarian cancer was found at stage 1C and the cancer in her womb was stage 1a, which is early, but still very serious.

At the beginning of March 2025, surgeons carried out a total hysterectomy, removed her womb, including both ovaries and fallopian tubes.

‘I think it’s something that I will probably not handle properly for a while. At the moment I was not trying to have a family active, but it is something I wanted for my future, “she said.

Gemma has been with her supporting partner for three years (photo). He recently helped her shave her head after her first round of chemotherapy

Gemma remained cheerful during her test, but still has a long way to recovery. Depicted: her second chemotherapy session in April, just shy for her 31st birthday

Gemma, who has been with her partner for three years, said that she has treated ‘many emotions’ about the heartbreaking decision that robbed her of wearing a child.

“He has been a rock. In that respect I am very lucky, “she said.

With just four weeks of recovery, Gemma was immediately in her chemotherapy treatments where she has now completed two rounds.

Although a long way to recovery on her guard, Gemma is still focused on her condition and tries to move her body every day.

‘They say it really helps with your side effects, plus from a mental and emotional point [of view] It is really important to try to stay as active as possible, “she said.

Overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and help from its wellness community in Burleigh and beyond, Gemma will finish chemo in the coming months and bravely shaved her head in preparation.

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