News & Blog
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Blog
11 December 2018
"You never expect in your wildest dreams to be told that your child has cancer"
A diagnosis of cancer is a family experience that changes the lives of all its members, bringing an immense amount of stress and many challenging situations. Pauline tells us about the impact her daughter Suzie's diagnosis had on their family and of their hopes for a better future for women like Suzie.
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Blog
04 December 2018
Law Society of Scotland Charity of the Year Partnership
The Law Society of Scotland celebrated a successful charity of the year partnership with Ovarian Cancer Action at their offices in Edinburgh earlier this month, raising an incredible £8669 in memory of much-missed colleague Jeune Robertson, who sadly passed away from the disease last year.
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Blog
28 November 2018
"I was taking on the challenge not only for myself but for a better, healthier future for others like me"
Suzie was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2017, aged 25. Determined not to let her diagnosis stop her from achieving big things, she has since gone on to run the London marathon and take part in Prudential RideLondon. She shares her experience and her advice for cyclists taking part in London to Oxford next May.
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Blog
21 November 2018
Vote for Rosalind Franklin to be the face of the new £50 note
The Bank of England has asked the public to nominate a scientist to be the new face of Britain’s £50 note. We’ve teamed up with Ovacome, Ovarian Cancer Action, Target Ovarian Cancer and The Eve Appeal to rally votes for the scientist Rosalind Franklin.
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Blog
26 October 2018
Ovarian cancer debate to take place in the House of Commons
A debate on ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment is going to take place in the House of Commons on 30th October 2018 at 9:30 am and we need your help to get as many MPs to attend as possible.
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News
24 October 2018
New hope for women with BRCA mutated ovarian cancer
The results of an exciting new study offer hope to women with advanced stage, BRCA mutated ovarian cancer.
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Blog
17 October 2018
"The big question was whether we should test our kids"
When Jon and his wife ordered an at-home DNA test, they were excited to learn more about their genetic makeup. However, what they weren't prepared for was to receive information about Jon's genetic cancer risk that would have implications for the whole family.
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News
08 October 2018
Ovarian Cancer Action Research Grant Award Ceremony
Last night the Ovarian Cancer Action Research Grant Awards took place at the Royal Society, awarding funds to scientists working to tackle the disease at every level – from screening and early detection to treatment and recurrence.
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Blog
25 September 2018
"Mum loved pink lipsticks and could never resist buying another shade"
After losing her beloved mum Mary to ovarian cancer in 2009, Jackie Abbott decided to hold a fundraising event in her memory, inspired by Mary's love of pink lipstick! Now in its 7th year, Pink Night has raised over £5,000 for Ovarian Cancer Action. Jackie shares her story.
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Blog
14 September 2018
"Their generous legacy will now enable research into the diagnosis and treatment of the disease to continue moving forwards"
After losing his wife Linda to ovarian cancer in 2017, Graham Atkinson made the decision to leave a gift to Ovarian Cancer Action in his will. The Atkinsons’ close friend and executor of their will, Jim Edwards, shares their story.
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News
13 September 2018
Cancer patients in Northern Ireland set to have same access to drugs as the rest of the UK
Cancer patients in Northern Ireland are set to have the same access to drugs as the rest of the UK, the Department of Health has announced.
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Your Stories
12 September 2018
Suzie Aries
Suzie Aries was diagnosed with Stage 3/4 ovarian cancer, aged 25. She shares her story and explains why research into early detection is so important.
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News
12 September 2018
Comment regarding potential urine test for ovarian cancer
Yesterday it was reported that a new urine test for ovarian cancer was on the horizon. We take a closer look at the story.
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Blog
04 September 2018
An important step forward
An incredible 12,421 of you signed our petition to fund a clinical audit of ovarian cancer — thank you. Marie-Claire Platt, Head of Campaigns at Ovarian Cancer Action, discusses the government's response and what comes next.
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News
03 September 2018
Call for equal access to Niraparib for women in Northern Ireland
This year the PARP inhibitor Niraparib has been approved for use throughout much of the UK, giving hope to thousands of women with recurrent, platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer. However, it is not yet available in Northern Ireland.
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News
24 August 2018
Drug combination shows exciting results in ovarian cancer in early trial
A study published recently in the Annals of Oncology and reported by the Institute of Cancer Research has shown exciting results that could offer hope to thousands of women with recurrent, platinum-resistant advanced stage ovarian cancer.
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News
23 August 2018
First ever NHS ovarian cancer early detection pilot announced
Ovarian Cancer Action is pleased to support the ALDO project; a pilot launched by The UCLH Cancer Collaborative, which aims to establish whether ovarian cancer screening can be feasible and cost effective on the NHS for women with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
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Your Stories
16 August 2018
Lesley Torun
Lesley was diagnosed with stage 1b ovarian cancer last year. She shares her experience so far.
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News
13 August 2018
Exciting new research could lead to personalised ovarian cancer treatments
Patterns of genetic mutation in ovarian cancer are helping make sense of the disease and could be used to personalise treatment in future, according to a study published in Nature Genetics today.
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News
10 August 2018
Innovative new treatment approved for Scottish ovarian cancer patients
The Scottish Medicine Consortium (SMC) has today approved a drug called Niraparib, providing new hope for women with...