News & Blog
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Blog
22 January 2021
January update: What’s happening with ovarian cancer treatment?
We take a look at what’s happening in hospitals right now, what you should expect if your treatment is delayed, and how we can help you through the weeks ahead.
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Your Stories
21 January 2021
Rosie shares her story: Ovarian Cancer Action’s BBC Lifeline Appeal
This is Rosie, a 70-year-old retired pharmacist from Hertfordshire, who unknowingly inherited the BRCA1 gene mutation from her mum. Rosie will be sharing her story as part of Ovarian Cancer Action's BBC Lifeline Appeal on 31st January.
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Your Stories
21 January 2021
Laura shares her story: BBC Lifeline Appeal
Meet Laura, a primary school teacher from North London who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer after she was originally misdiagnosed with IBS. Now she shares her story as part of Ovarian Cancer Action's BBC Lifeline Appeal.
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Your Stories
21 January 2021
Suzie shares her story: Ovarian Cancer Action’s BBC Lifeline Appeal
Meet Suzie, and actress and singer who was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive ovarian cancer. She is now raising money for immunotherapy treatment, which is not provided on the NHS. Suzie will be sharing her story as part of Ovarian Cancer Action's BBC Lifeline Appeal on 31st January.
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News
15 January 2021
Niraparib - the latest treatment option for women with ovarian cancer in England
Today, women diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer will have access to a life-extending drug called Niraparib, thanks to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
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News
14 January 2021
New classification system “Oxford Classic” can create accurate predictions of ovarian cancer outcomes
Ovarian Cancer Action funded researcher, Professor Ahmed Ahmed, from the University of Oxford Weatherall Institute, is already making several exciting breakthroughs with his research - in more areas than one.
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Your Stories
26 December 2020
“Our efforts will be for our daughters, and for women everywhere” Libby.
Libby sadly lost her friend Elaine to ovarian cancer in 2019. In her memory, she is organising a New Year’s Eve walk on one of Elaine’s favourite routes to raise money and awareness for the disease. This is Elaine’s story.
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Blog
22 December 2020
Upcoming Charity Challenge Events
Make a resolution that you'll keep this year. Whether that's to get active, see more of the world, or to try something new - we have the event for you. By joining Team Ovarian Cancer Action, you will be doing something amazing.
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Blog
21 December 2020
Ovarian Cancer Action: A challenging year in review
Fundraising as we know it got turned on its head, our scientists were forced to spend months our of their labs, and we said goodbye to our office. So how did we manage to keep moving forwards? What exactly have we been up to? Here’s a little insight into a very big year and how we have truly been taking action...
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News
16 December 2020
The BioIndustry Association announces 2021 charity partnership with Ovarian Cancer Action
Ovarian Cancer Action is proud to announce that it is the BioIndustry Association’s (BIA) chosen charity partner for 2021.
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Blog
16 December 2020
Are you a member of the Women’s Institute? We need your help...
Are you a member of the Women’s Institute? We need your help. Please vote to make raising awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer our next campaign in February.
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Blog
16 December 2020
Do you know a member of the Women’s Institute?
If you know a member of the WI, ask them to vote for our resolution in February. Together we have the power to create a world in which no woman dies unnecessarily of ovarian cancer.
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Blog
14 December 2020
Research Study, take part: How ovary removal impacts your brain
A team of researchers from the Einstein Lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto are looking for volunteers to help in their research looking at how hormones impact cognition.
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Your Stories
07 December 2020
Head shave for Sian
Harriet and Tatiana have been best friends through thick and thin, including when Tatiana’s mum, Sian, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. To prevent others from going through this experience, Harriet has shaved her head to raise awareness of the disease.
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Your Stories
06 December 2020
Tiffany Basson: “At 17, my life was about to change dramatically”
Tiffany found out she had ovarian cancer when she was still a teenager, after months of doctors dismissing her symptoms. Now 30, she reflects on what it was like to be a young person coping with a cancer diagnosis. Read her story below.
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Your Stories
02 December 2020
Lucky number 13
Lillian and two more generations of women in her family have been affected by cancer. Now, her family have set up an online clothing shop, 13 Shop, to support the research that could save other women from the disease.
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Your Stories
02 December 2020
Catherine: "My wish is that no one else dies from undiagnosed peritoneal cancer."
Catherine lost her mum Alison to primary peritoneal cancer in 2012. Eight years on, she’s ready to share her story in the hope she can help others survive the disease.
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News
30 November 2020
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News
27 November 2020
Tampon Tax Fund awards Ovarian Cancer Action over £1m to tackle health inequalities
Today the ovarian cancer audit feasibility pilot published its latest findings on the variation in ovarian cancer treatment across England - revealing significant regional differences in access to ovarian cancer treatment (particularly surgery) across the country.
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News
25 November 2020
Amazon Prime film release focuses on ovarian cancer, featuring Cara Delevingne
In a first for Amazon Prime, Life in a Year is a film that focuses on a young girl with ovarian cancer. This film is particularly important because it is so rare that ovarian cancer is mentioned in the mainstream media, and even less so as a concern for younger women.
