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Siân O’Hara

@sianoh.bsky.social

SFFH reader/writer. BFS member. Human? She/her 🩷💜💙

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Jane Hill@janehill.bsky.social · 11mo ago

There’s no screening for ovarian cancer and it’s really difficult to spot: you can’t squidge your ovaries in the shower to check for lumps. Also it’s very good at masquerading at other things, like IBS and diverticulitis. Please take a look at this list of symptoms - and share if you can.

Cancer of the ovary, fallopian tube or peritoneum usually causes symptoms that are similar to common non-cancerous conditions. This can make it difficult to diagnose early. If you have any of these symptoms or get these symptoms regularly, your GP should offer you cancer tests: • a long-lasting bloated or swollen tummy • feeling full quickly when you eat • loss of appetite • pain in the lower tummy area or back • peeing (passing urine) more often than usual • needing to pee urgently (feeling like you cannot hold on). Other symptoms may include: • a change in your normal bowel function (diarrhoea or constipation) • weight loss for no obvious reason • unexplained or extreme tiredness (fatigue) • vaginal bleeding after the menopause. If you are aged 50 or older and develop symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for the first time, you should also have tests. IBS can cause bloating and changes in bowel function. But it does not usually start after the age of 50.
Siân O’Hara@sianoh.bsky.social · last yr.

I am so so soooooo excited for this! The excerpts I’ve heard so far have made me cry (happy/sympathetic tears) and I just cannot wait to devour this story 💜

David Green@davidgreenwriter.bsky.social · last yr.

Delighted to reveal 'Magic, Maps, and Mischief'. This has had quite the journey to publication. Want stories about neurodivergent people finding one another in a world trying to limit them, writing *by* and autistic person. Pre-order now: mybook.to/magicmapsand... Cover by @lizdelton.bsky.social

Siân O’Hara@sianoh.bsky.social · last yr.

Enjoying my Duolingo “hack”: I used to speak passable French although my vocab is rusty. I’m trying to improve my Italian which has been mostly learned from restaurants. So I’m doing the “Italien” course ie Italian for French speakers Brush up on one language while learning another = win/win 😁 📚🇮🇹🇫🇷

British Fantasy Society@britfantasysoc.bsky.social · last yr.

It's tonight! We delve into the darkness at 9pm. Be there or admit you're a pod that casts no shadow. tinyurl.com/shadall BFS members - free. Non-members - £2. @katiebruce.bsky.social @pslivingstone.bsky.social @sianoh.bsky.social @laurenwrites.bsky.social @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social

British Fantasy Society@britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 2y ago

BFS Online is excited to announce our next ‘After Dark’ event, Through Shadows: The Allure of Darkness. Thursday 8th May 2025, 9pm (BST). Ticket: tinyurl.com/shadall #BritishFantasySociety #DarkSFF #SFFBooks #ShadowDaddies #ShadowQueens #WritingCommunity #WritingPanel #BookSky

Shown is a graphic that has a black background and a bunch of dying pink roses. On the top right and left of the heading is the BFS logo, a silver dragon design curling around the letters ‘BFS’. Photos: Katie Bruce (top left); David Green (middle left); Lauren McMenemy (bottom left); PS Livingstone (top right); Sian O’Hara (middle right); Victoria Spooner (bottom right).