Season 4 Episode 3: Breaking the Silence: TikTok Nana Raising Awareness About Ovarian Cancer

GOSH Podcast survey:https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9vJ2Jt3Mr6OPJBkIn this emotionally resonant episode of the GOSH podcast, we are honored to introduce you to Anita Wright, widely known as 'TikTok Nana.' Explore how Anita's open and sincere sharing on TikTok has not only increased awareness but has also created a supportive community of followers who rallied behind her. This episode provides a chance to draw inspiration from Anita's experiences and gain valuable insights into early detection, cancer advocacy, and the enduring strength of a TikTok Nana who transformed her journey into a platform for change. Bio: Anita Wright is a 76-year-old cake artist from New Westminster. With more than 600 thousand followers on TikTok, Anita, known as 'TikTok Nana,' has captured hearts with her mesmerizing "acrylic piping art." Once a marketing manager, she found her artistry after retiring and starting her own event business in Toronto. Upon moving to Vancouver in 2017, she ventured into baking custom cakes and shared her creations online. In 2022, Anita received a stage four ovarian cancer diagnosis. She openly communicated this diagnosis to her followers and now uses her platform to document her ovarian cancer journey, aiming to increase awareness about this type of cancer. Anita’s TikTok: @tastyentertaining https://www.tiktok.com/@tastyentertaining  Anita’s Instagram: @tastyentertaining https://www.instagram.com/tastyentertaining/  _For more information on the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative, please visit https://gynecancerinitiative.ca/ or email us at [email protected]   Where to learn more about us:   Twitter – @GCI_Cluster  Instagram – @gynecancerinitiative  Facebook – facebook.com/gynecancerinitiative For more information on the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative, please visit https://gynecancerinitiative.ca/ or email us at [email protected]  Where to learn more about us:  Twitter – @GCI_Cluster Instagram – @gynecancerinitiative Facebook – facebook.com/gynecancerinitiativeTikTok – @gci_gosh