News & Blog
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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.
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Blog
07 May 2020
Highlights from our rose garden!
We look at some of the beautiful roses and messages of hope from our virtual roses garden ahead of World Ovarian Cancer Day (8th May)
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Your Stories
06 May 2020
Kimberley Ramsay: "I’m one of 295,000 women diagnosed globally every year with ovarian cancer"
Kimberley Ramsay is top of our Walk In Her Name Step Challenge leaderboard having already raised over £2,000 for Ovarian Cancer Action whilst recovering from surgery.
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News
30 April 2020
World Ovarian Cancer Day 2020
For the month of May we’re asking everybody to create a white rose to be part of the UK's largest rose garden and raise awareness of ovarian cancer
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Blog
20 April 2020
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Blog
17 April 2020
What to do if you’re experiencing ovarian cancer symptoms in the COVID pandemic
If you’re experiencing symptoms of ovarian cancer it’s still important to get them checked out by your doctor.
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News
09 April 2020
Coronavirus: Government announces support package for charities
Yesterday the Government pledged £750m to help charities during the coronavirus pandemic.
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News
06 April 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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Blog
01 April 2020
8 Virtual Fundraising Ideas
Although we won’t be gathering in person, there are still lots of ways you join in on the fun from wherever you are and continue to support Ovarian Cancer Action.
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News
01 April 2020
