News & Blog
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News
13 November 2019
One Cancer Voice: A manifesto for people living with cancer
Ovarian Cancer Action is one of 28 cancer charities launching a joint manifesto on behalf of cancer patients across the UK today
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Your Stories
06 November 2019
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Your Stories
30 October 2019
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News
29 October 2019
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News
11 October 2019
A new treatment option for women with relapsed ovarian cancer
There was positive news today for women with relapsed ovarian cancer, with the announcement that a new treatment, rucaparib (also known as Rubraca), will now be available on the NHS.
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News
03 October 2019
Beyoncé’s father reveals family’s BRCA link following his breast cancer diagnosis
This week, Matthew Knowles – father of singers Beyoncé and Solange Knowles – shone a different light on both breast cancer and BRCA when he revealed he was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and carries a mutation in his BRCA2 gene.
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Your Stories
27 September 2019
Tina Wright: "Cancer doesn't need to be a death sentence"
Tina's ovarian cancer recently returned having been diagnosed 9 years ago. She urges women not to be scared of seeking the information or help they need.
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Blog
23 September 2019
John Lewis Partnership secondment
Ovarian Cancer Action is really excited that John Lewis Partnership has posted three secondment positions on their internal network as part of their Golden Jubilee Trust program!
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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: "Early diagnosis is the key."
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: "My sole focus was getting to the end of treatment"
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
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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.
