News & Blog
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Blog
28 August 2019
Unlocking the potential of immunotherapy for ovarian cancer patients
Immunotherapy is the focus of our 14th HHMT International Forum on Ovarian Cancer. Prof Iain McNeish and Dr Sarah Spear explain what it is and why it's such an exciting area of ovarian cancer research
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Blog
23 August 2019
"The Walk in her Name event is so close to my heart"
Alison was motivated to take part in Walk In Her Name by her sister Lesley, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2014.
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Your Stories
22 August 2019
Karen Lamont
Karen was diagnosed with ovarian cancer aged 19. Now 30 years after her diagnosis, she shares her story.
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Your Stories
15 August 2019
Emily Plane
Emily was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in January 2019, aged 23. Now a month post-chemo, she reflects on how the incredible support from family and friends has helped her get through a gruelling year.
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Your Stories
31 July 2019
Diane Clynes
Diane was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in August 1998 and in 2009 was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now 21 years after her cancer journey began she is fit and well. She shares her story.
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News
26 July 2019
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, fallopian and peritoneal cancer following first-line chemotherapy.
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News
22 July 2019
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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News
12 July 2019
New immunotherapy trial for patients with advanced cancer
Funding has been granted to a study where patients with advanced cancer will test a new therapy called bermekibab, aimed at reducing their symptoms and improving their quality of life.
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Blog
11 July 2019
Will drinking fruit juice increase my risk of cancer?
It has been reported this week that drinking sugary drinks - including fizzy drinks and fruit juice - may increase the risk of developing cancer.
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News
05 July 2019
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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News
03 July 2019
Obesity as a risk factor for ovarian cancer
Around 7% of ovarian cancer cases are caused by being overweight or obese and 1% of cases are caused by smoking. However, whilst these figures highlight that it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle, they also show that the majority of ovarian cancer cases are unrelated to obesity.
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Your Stories
02 July 2019
Adele Sewell: "I incorrectly assumed that a cervical smear would discover all female gynaecological cancers""
After being diagnosed with ovarian cancer eight years after her breast cancer diagnosis, Adele was encouraged by her doctors to undergo genetic testing.
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News
20 June 2019
Is there a new ovarian cancer screening tool on the horizon?
In the news today, new research from Uppsala University in Sweden has been reported as a potential new blood test to detect ovarian cancer.
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Blog
06 June 2019
Meet our volunteers: John Lynch
It's Volunteers' Week and we're celebrating the amazing men and women who devote their time and energy to creating a better future for women with ovarian cancer. Meet John.
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Blog
05 June 2019
Meet our volunteers: Kim Gray
It's Volunteers' Week and we're celebrating the amazing men and women who devote their time and energy to creating a better future for women with ovarian cancer. Meet Kim.
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News
05 June 2019
166,000 people in UK population unaware they have Lynch syndrome
In the week that saw the passing of Dr Henry Lynch, a scientist renowned for his work on hereditary cancer, NHS Wales will begin offering genetic testing for Lynch syndrome to all bowel cancer patients. We reflect on the significance of Dr Lynch’s work and how his legacy is continuing to save lives.
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Blog
28 May 2019
Meet our volunteers: Suzie, Deb & Florence
Our volunteers Suzie, Deb & Florence have all used their own personal experiences of ovarian cancer to help others.
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Blog
28 May 2019
Meet our volunteers: Alison Woolcock
It's Volunteers' Week and we're celebrating the amazing men and women who devote their time and energy to creating a better future for women with ovarian cancer. Meet Alison from Cardiff.
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Blog
27 May 2019
“I am really well and back to living a normal life”
Sarah Passby was diagnosed with stage 3a ovarian cancer earlier this year and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. She shares her story and the reasons she is so passionate about raising awareness of the disease.
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Your Stories
21 May 2019
Laura Gibbon: "Had I known the symptoms of ovarian cancer I might not have left it so long before going to A&E"
Laura Gibbon's life changed forever in March 2016 when she was told she had stage 3c ovarian cancer. She had been unaware that the symptoms she was experiencing were associated with the disease.