About ovarian cancer
Whether you’re worried about ovarian cancer, have been diagnosed or are a healthcare professional looking for more information, here you can find everything you need to know.
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Ovarian cancer symptoms
Everything you need to know about the symptoms of ovarian cancer.
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Patient Hub
All the information you need for your ovarian cancer journey, from diagnosis to treatment and beyond
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BRCA Hub
Everything you need to know about hereditary ovarian cancer and BRCA gene mutations.
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Join our fight
Ignoring ovarian cancer won’t beat it. Whether you can fundraise, volunteer, or donate, join us to take action and fight for a world without ovarian cancer.
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Walk In Her Name
Join us in 2019 to Walk In Her Name. Together, we can walk towards a world where no woman dies of ovarian cancer.
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Challenge yourself!
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Fundraise for us
Got an idea for a fundraising event? From bake sales to bingo, read more about setting up your own fundraising...
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Your Stories
Telling your story is a powerful way to spread awareness. Read about other people’s experiences of ovarian cancer here or email tori@ovarian.org.uk to tell yours.
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Karen Lamont
Karen was diagnosed with ovarian cancer aged 19. Now 30 years after her diagnosis, she shares her story.
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Emily Plane
Emily was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in January 2019, aged 23. Now a month post-chemo, she reflects on...
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Angela Walker: "I'm still going strong 10 years after my last chemotherapy session"
Mum-of-three Angela was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2003 at the age of 46.
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News & Blog
Keep up-to-date with the latest news & developments from Ovarian Cancer Action
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Healthcare professionals call for tighter restrictions on at-home genetic testing kits
Senior doctors have called for stricter regulations around consumer genetic testing kits such as 23andMe and AncestryDNA.
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Personalised treatment becomes a reality for women with hereditary ovarian cancer
In the news today, PARP inhibitor olapoarib is now available to women with newly diagnosed BRCA-mutated ovarian,...
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Ovarian Cancer Action awarded ‘Charity, Professional or Patient Association of the Year’ at The Communiqué Awards
We were thrilled to have been awarded ‘Charity, Professional or Patient Association of the Year’ at The Communiqué...
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