News & Blog
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Your Stories
08 July 2020
Maria Emly: "Sarah – we love you and miss you so much, but we shall never forget you and the wonderful 43 years you shared with us."
Maria adapted her plans to fundraise during lockdown in memory of her daughter Sarah.
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Blog
03 July 2020
Ovarian Cancer Action joins coalition calling for current furlough scheme to be extended for shielded and high-risk workers
People who have been shielding from coronavirus and can’t safely return to work from 1st August risk losing their jobs and livelihoods, warns new report from the Trade Union Congress.
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Your Stories
29 June 2020
Andy Leslau: "At 80, she was boxing. She had a real zest for life and loved to give back."
Andy Leslau shares his family’s Step Challenge experience in memory of his mother, Anita Leslau.
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News
25 June 2020
We must keep funding the future
Together with 151 medical research charities, we are calling for the Government to support charity research which has been significantly affected by coronavirus.
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News
23 June 2020
New drug showing promising early results
In the news today, a new drug called berzosertib has shown promising early results in cancer patients receiving treatment, including ovarian cancer.
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Your Stories
17 June 2020
Jordan Gregory: "It has meant such sadness with the loss of my mum, however, it has given me a drive to live my life to the full"
Since losing his mum, Jordan has been on a mission to raise awareness of BRCA mutations and the fact that men are affected by this too.
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Your Stories
12 June 2020
Amy Baker: "I want women to know the symptoms and to not leave diagnosis until it's too late"
Amy shares her story to raise awareness in the hope that women will be diagnosed sooner.
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News
05 June 2020
Ovarian cancer and coronavirus: FAQs
The charity coalition, One Cancer Voice has written a set of FAQs about coronavirus to help guide people living with cancer
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Your Stories
03 June 2020
Christen Williams: "This is my story so far in memory of my mum, my best friend"
Christen Williams shares her experience of how she came to find out she carries a BRCA gene mutation
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News
29 May 2020
Charities warn lack of clear lockdown plans for vulnerable people is leaving millions at risk
Leading healthcare charities have published an open letter to the government calling on them to publish clear guidance around shielding so extremely vulnerable people are supported and protected as lockdown eases
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Blog
28 May 2020
“If my rose reaches one person who didn’t know the symptoms then it was worth it”
From handing out roses in Westminster to baking, our Head of Public Affairs and Research, Marie-Claire shares the different ways she’s been raising awareness for World Ovarian Cancer Day
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News
26 May 2020
"Cancer is working from home"
‘Cancer is working from home’ reads a powerful billboard glowing brightly in Piccadilly Circus. Ovarian Cancer Action is raising awareness in reaction to the devastating news that cancer referrals have dropped by 75% due to COVID-191.
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Your Stories
22 May 2020
Lisa Robson: "I have become much more open about my diagnosis"
Lisa was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in 2016. She shares how she became more open about her diagnosis after a recurrence and played to her creative strengths to help raise awareness.
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Blog
22 May 2020
Rob Coan: "Even in lockdown, it's something we can do together to celebrate this remarkable woman."
Rob Coan, and his sons Oliver and Toby, take part in Walk In Her Name Step Challenge.
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Blog
21 May 2020
Mental health and cancer: "Things that have helped me"
For Mental Health Awareness Week, Lisa shares some of the things that helped her mental wellbeing following a diagnosis of ovarian cancer
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Your Stories
18 May 2020
Anna Hannides: "I am eternally grateful to my gynaecologist for acting so quickly"
Anna was 24 years old when she was diagnosed with a stage 1c dysgerminoma. She shares her story.
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Blog
15 May 2020
Ideas and activities for your Step Challenge
We’ve gathered some ideas, tips and resources to help you reach your 295,000 steps target for the end of May.
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Blog
11 May 2020
Step Challenge: walking for health
There’s a huge abundance of health benefits to reap from an exercise routine, even from something as simple as a good walk. Going for daily walks can improve your cardiovascular and pulmonary fitness, increase muscle strength and endurance and improve sleep — the list goes on!
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Blog
11 May 2020
My loved Grandma - a story by Isaac, aged 9
Isaac, aged nine, never got to meet his grandma. She died of ovarian cancer before he was born. But that all changes when he invents a time machine and goes on an amazing adventure...
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Blog
07 May 2020
A symbol of hope this World Ovarian Cancer Day
The current crisis means we've had to change how we raise awareness. At the moment, 90% of women don’t know the main symptoms of ovarian cancer. What’s more, there’s been a massive decline both in the number of people going to see their GPs and cancer diagnosis these past six weeks due to COVID-19.
