A 37-year-old blogger who has used her experiences battling a rare form of cancer to raise funds and hope for other sufferers has been named a Point of Light by the Prime Minister.

In 2012, Louise Wisson, of Sandpit Lane in St Albans, was diagnosed with a rare and developed form of ovarian cancer called primary peritoneal cancer.

Despite a survival rate of just 30 per cent, she the 37-year-old responded well to treatment and in May 2013 managed to beat the cancer.

It was dDuring the early stages of treatment, Ms Wisson started her blog.

She decided that instead of dying from cancer, she would live with it and the blog was the first step in this positive attitude.

It was an opportunity for her to share her story, inspire others and also a chance for her to share fitness advice, stories from other fundraisers, travel tips, restaurant recommendations and her own healthy recipes.

Determined to make a change, Ms Wisson, a marketing campaign manager at The Wine Society, also set herself the task of raising £10,000 for The Eve Appeal.

In 15 months she achieved this through fundraising events and by starting a campaign on social media called #Hearts4Eve.

Her battle with cancer still continues, but Ms Wisson is now focused on raising £100,000.

Prime Minister David Cameron described her as showing “incredible positivity and selflessness throughout her battle with cancer.”

He said: “Her Positive Mental Attitude blog is a fantastic way to share her own experience with cancer while trying to help people facing similar challenges.

“She has also raised a fantastic amount of money for the Eve appeal and I am delighted to recognise her service by making her a Point of Light.”

Ms Wisson is the 466th winner of the Points of Light award.

She said: “I’m honoured to receive this award from the Prime Minister. My fundraising achievements are thanks to help from friends, family and colleagues who have hosted, taken part in events or donated.

"I’d like to dedicate this award to them because without them, this, raising nearly £50,000 wouldn’t have been possible.”