Piper Gilles has Stage One ovarian cancer

[el henry]

Piper shared her story on Instagram. She had her appendix removed as a result of her diagnosis.

All good thoughts to Piper for restored health

 

[liv]

And still come back and skate well at Worlds and after... strong woman. Be well, Piper!!

 

[4everchan]

Oh ! PIper ! She doesn't ever get a break. Wishing her a full recovery. Hugs.

 

[reader3]

Very sorry to hear this.

 

[purplecat]

Since it's stage one and she had surgery hopefully they caught it all early! Best wishes to her and good for her for being a spokesperson now - I bet it will save lives as others are encouraged to get themselves checked.

 

[synesthesia]

What a terrifying diagnosis to receive, nevermind at 31! I’m shocked, poor Piper. Fortunately, it was detected early, so hopefully she’ll make a full recovery. It’s impressive that she had the mental and physical strength to compete at Worlds after what she went through. I can understand why their bronze feels like gold to them.

 

[Skatie]

https://archive.ph/3NHAF
Globe and Mail story

 

[TallyT]

I believe that if caught early the chances of a full recovery are good, so am sending lots of hope and good wishes. I was only watching the video of SOI Japan yesterday...

 

[cheerknithanson]

Oh my gosh. Holy moly. I'm glad they caught it early. My mouth dropped open when I saw the title of this thread.

 

[moonvine]

This is so scary. Ovarian is one of the cancers they call the silent killer. But it is awesome they caught it at Stage 1.

 

[4everchan]

At the CBC broadcast of the GALA : Carol Lane was saying : young girls (and guys) should really listen to their bodies etc...

Of course, she meant more than just the appendix.... Now that we know more about it, Carol's words take a completely different meaning.

 

[Skater Boy]

Now more than every I am really hoping Piper and Paul come back regardless of the Italians continuing and regardless of Chock and Bates maybe now aiming for Oly gold - P squared you have fought through somuch, you have not beeeen one of the "chosen" teams but you are so talented, so dedicated, so persevering i just hope they are rewarded with gold.

 

[Dr. Jenn]

I was so shocked when I saw her post this morning, but I'm really glad to hear that they caught it early. Hopefully she will make a full recovery and have a string of good luck, both health-wise and otherwise, going forward! She has been through a lot for someone so young.

 

[TontoK]

This is so scary. Ovarian is one of the cancers they call the silent killer. But it is awesome they caught it at Stage 1.

This one hits home. Hard.

Indeed, ovarian cancer is the silent killer. When symptoms come, it is generally because the cancer has already spread to other organs.

My mother never drank, never smoked, walked for exercise daily, and regularly saw her "lady doctor" (her phrase; she was very genteel). She was not what one would consider "high risk." She was diagnosed at stage four, and she died within a year. It was not peaceful.

I wager the vast majority of GS members are women. I urge all of you to speak to your physicians about ovarian cancer screening. At least during the time of my mother's diagnosis, this screening was NOT a routine part of her "Lady Doctor" visits.

My sincerest prayers for Piper, and for all women facing this terrifying threat.

 

[LadyB]

Poor Piper, but what a brave girl! Cracking on with life and skating despite shocking news. Also bravo to Paul for giving fantastic support.
It sounds like they caught the cancer early, which gives lots of hope that Piper will be fine. Love you, girl

 

[ladyjane]

What bravery! That they were even at Worlds and WTT. I hope they will be okay now and in the future.

 

[DancingCactus]

God, I really hope she'll be ok. And performing Evita with that diagnosis...

 

[cheerknithanson]

God, I really hope she'll be ok. And performing Evita with that diagnosis...

True. The real life one died from cancer.

 

[macy]

wow, that's so incredibly sad. you never know what someone's going through. i hope she has a quick and full recovery and all the support she needs.

 

[CanadianSkaterGuy]

So sorry to hear of this, but glad they were able to catch it early. Hoping Piper makes a full recovery and kudos to them for their comeback and results at Worlds especially in light of this.