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Ovarian Cancer Action

We're the UK's leading ovarian cancer research charity, working on early detection, prevention and treatments so that no woman dies of ovarian cancer.

In the UK only 1 in 3 women live more than 10 years after diagnosis.

  • 11%

    of ovarian cancer cases in the UK are preventable.

  • 95%

    of women would survived if diagnosed at stage one.

  • 29%

    of women are diagnosed at stage one.

  • 90%

    of people do not know the symptoms of ovarian cancer.

Who are we and what do we do?

Ovarian Cancer Action is a community of changemakers with one purpose: to give ovarian cancer the focus it needs to increase 10-year survival rates. And we know research is the solution.

We live and breathe this lifesaving, world-leading research. We fund more ovarian cancer research than any other UK gynaecological cancer charity. It’s how we’ve driven some of the biggest breakthroughs of the last 19 years.

We're also the only charity at the heart of the global ovarian cancer research community and have been for four decades.

By connecting the world's leading scientists together, we’re creating a powerful hub of experience, expertise and insight. So, we confidently fund research that takes us a step closer to our goal: that by 2032 half of women will live more than 10 years after diagnosis.

Read our strategy

Everything you need to know about Ovarian Cancer Action

Where your money goes

Early detection. Better, more effective treatments. You help raise the funds, here’s how we spend them.

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Ovarian Cancer Action's ambassadors

Our ambassadors are a pillar of our ovarian cancer community, amplifying our core messages and making a huge impact on raising money for ovarian cancer research. Find out who supports Ovarian Cancer Action.

Ovarian Cancer Action's Ambassadors and Patrons