Today marks two years since the launch of Claire’s Campaign. In that time, we’ve helped amplify women’s voices, pushed gynaecological cancers further up the agenda in Wales, challenged gaps in care and awareness, and worked alongside patients, families, clinicians, and policymakers to drive change.

Today marks one year since Claire died. Claire was kind, driven, and fiercely committed to making things better, not just for herself, but for others. Her story is the reason this campaign exists. Claire’s story brought people together and continues to drive change across Wales.

🟣Stats Wales has published updated waiting times statistics for February 2026. Overall waiting times for gynaecological cancer across Wales were 50.7%, meaning that half of patients suspected with gynae cancer were treated on time. Reminder that the national target is 75%.

Carrie has been waiting 12 months for her gynaecology operation, despite being on an urgent list. Read her story below 💜

Carrie “I am still waiting for my gyni operation it’s been 12 months. I had womb biopsies and became very ill, the hospital said I had to have an operation and was put on a waiting list to remove womb pollops and have more biopsies. I am still waiting even though they put me on the urgent list."

Read Jennifer's story, told by her daughter Emily, of being diagnosed with aggressive ovarian cancer. Thank you, Emily, for highlighting the impact on your life and the urgent changes needed 💜

Emily Bristow and Jennifer Smith Emily’s mum, Jennifer, died from aggressive ovarian cancer in March 2021, having been diagnosed in August 2020 at the height of Covid.

We welcome the Cabinet Secretary’s commitment, set out in the written statement on 25 March, to disaggregate data across all five gynaecological cancers over the next 12 months.

A powerful new S4C documentary is shining a light on cancer care in Wales, and the reality many women are facing. From delayed diagnoses to limited aftercare, Maxine Hughes: Canser – Ar Ba Gost? highlights a system under strain. But one issue continues to cut through it all...

🟣Stats Wales has published updated waiting times statistics for January 2026. After a slight improvement in December, waiting times have fallen back below 50%, with only 42% of patients with gynaecological cancer being treated on time.

🌐This week, Wales's Women's Health Website launched. We welcome this vital development, but are disappointed at the lack of inclusion of gynaecological cancers, leaving a significant gap for women whose experiences urgently need visibility and action. Read our response here 👉 tinyurl.com/mr3698bk

Joe, 64, from Swansea experienced chronic backache and post-menopausal bleeding. Her concerns were dismissed, so she went private where a scan revealed endometrial cancer. Thankfully, it was caught early. But it should not take going private to be heard.

This #InternationalWomensDay, take a moment to listen to the women speaking up about their experiences of gynaecological cancer. Jessica Mason from the Vale of Glamorgan was given multiple misdiagnoses before a 6.5cm tumour was found in her cervix and womb.

On #InternationalWomensDay, we remember Claire. Claire died in May 2025 aged 42 from uterine leiomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer that is often diagnosed late. When Claire first presented with symptoms, she was told it was IBS. As months passed, she had to insist on further investigation.

The new Women’s Health Wales Coalition manifesto launched by @ftww.bsky.social highlights something many women know too well: symptoms being dismissed and long waits for answers. For those affected by gynaecological cancers and diagnostic delays can have life-changing consequences.

HPV Awareness Day fell earlier this week, but the message is important all year round. HPV is very common and is linked to several cancers. Vaccination 💉 and screening 🩺 can significantly reduce the risk.

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 💜 Ovarian cancer isn’t obvious. The symptoms can feel like things we all experience from time to time, bloating, discomfort, changes in appetite, which is why they’re sometimes missed.

Read Susan's story, shared by her husband Stephen. Thank you 💜

Susan Stephen’s 42-year-old wife, Susan, died after delays and poor gynaecology care provided at Cardiff and Vale Health Board. Initially, there was a two-month delay in the GP referral. Then another doctor from the same practice referred her as USC (urgent suspected cancer).

We support calls for the introduction of Jess’s rule in Wales 💜 Sign the Senedd petition here 👉 petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/24...

World Cancer Day is a reminder that outcomes don’t just depend on treatment, they depend on timing. In Wales, delays in gynaecological cancer care remain severe. In November, only 32% of patients started treatment within the 62-day target, with wide variation between Health Boards.

Today, we were on BBC Woman’s Hour discussing the Senedd’s Health and Social Care Committee’s follow up report to the Unheard report. Thank you Jess for speaking so openly about your experience💜 A full circle moment for the Campaign, listen to the full segment here 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Cervical screening looks for high-risk HPV, the virus that causes most cervical cancers. If HPV-related cell changes are found, they can often be treated before cancer develops. That’s why screening saves lives. #ScreeningSavesLives #CervicalScreeningAwarenessMonth

🗣️ Listen to Lowri talk about what we are calling for at @clairescampaign.bsky.social on BBC Radio Wales 👇

✍️Today (23 01 26), the Senedd’s Health and Social Care Committee published its anticipated follow-up report into the implementation of the ‘Unheard’ recommendations.

A cervical screening test takes about the same amount of time as making a cup of tea. ☕ We know it can feel uncomfortable, awkward, or anxiety-provoking, those feelings are valid. But screening is one of the most effective tools we have to prevent cervical cancer. #ScreeningSavesLives

Had the HPV vaccine? Cervical screening is still important. The vaccine protects against the most common high-risk HPV types, but not all of them.

Read Carly's story as she shares her experience of living with undiagnosed gynaecological conditions. Thank you Carly 💜

Carly Carly, 34, shares her experience of living with undiagnosed gynaecological conditions and feeling dismissed by healthcare professionals – an issue that reflects the wider neglect of women’s health needs.

It’s #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth 💚 Cervical screening isn’t about cancer, it’s about preventing it.

Read Joe's story as she shares her experience of getting diagnosed with endometrial cancer👇 Thank you Joe 💜

Joe Todds Joe, 64, from Swansea, experienced chronic backache and spotting years after menopause. When she visited her GP, they were dismissive and declined to investigate further. Concerned, Joe decided to go private, where a scan revealed endometrial cancer.

Check out this event in January with @ovacome.bsky.social 👇

Read Amy*'s story as she shares her experience of getting diagnosed with ovarian cancer👇 Thank you Amy💜

Amy (not her real name) Amy*, 30, from Aberdare, was ignored and dismissed for years from 2018 until 2024 after developing concerning symptoms. When she finally had an operation, it was confirmed she had stage 2 ovarian cancer.

After the Senedd scrutiny: what we heard, and what still needs to happen. Today’s Health & Social Care Committee hearing marked an important moment for gynaecological cancer in Wales. Two years on from the Unheard report, progress is being made — but too slowly and too unevenly.

Today, on the day of the ‪@senedd.wales‬ session on the progress of the Unheard Report’s recommendations, @clairescampaign.bsky.social is renewing its call for women to come forward with their experiences of gynae cancers and for supporters to join the campaign and be part of the movement.

Coming up tomorrow in @seneddhealth👇 Jeremy Miles MS & Sarah Murphy MS will provide evidence in a follow-up session to the inquiry into gynaecological cancers. Watch the session live at 9:30am here: www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Live...

🌼 Plaid Cymru has UNANIMOUSLY passed a motion on # ClairesCampaign at their conference today.    "Where you live shouldn't decide whether you live." - Nerys Evans

Have you or a close relative had experience with gynaecological cancer blood tests? If so, Cansense is seeking your views on the current tests for gynaecological cancer. Take part in their focus group using the details below to ensure future tests are more equitable and accessible💜

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month 🌼💙 Too many women are dismissed or misdiagnosed, and myths about gynae cancers add to the problem. Let’s bust a big one ⬇️ #GynaeAwarenessMonth

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month. There are 5 Gynaecological (Gynae) cancers and knowing the possible symptoms as well as being confident to talk about them could be a lifesaver. #GynaecologicalCancerAwarenessMonth #GynaecologicalCancer

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month. Jessica’s story shows why women need to be heard. She was told it was infections. Then prolapse. Then endometriosis. Months later, a 6.5cm tumour was found. 🔗 clairescampaign.cymru/stories/jessica-mason #ClairesCampaign

Jess's Rule will require GPs in England to "think again" if patients return 3 times with unresolved or worsening symptoms, or without a diagnosis. We would like to see similar ambition here in Wales, to ensure women are safeguarded and listened to. 💜 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

📢 The most recent gynaecological cancer waiting time figures (July) show a worrying drop in early-stage diagnoses, now just 32.4%, down from 47% in June. Early diagnosis and timely treatment save lives. This backwards step is not acceptable.