News & Blog
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News
11 January 2019
Farewell to Professor Martin Gore: Leading cancer expert and former Director of the Ovarian Cancer Action Research Centre
We were deeply saddened to hear of the sudden death of Professor Martin Gore CBE
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Blog
03 January 2019
Women V Cancer 2018: A memory in memory
After taking part in Women V Cancer Ride the Night 2018, Jenny wrote a poem about her experience, paying tribute to a dear friend and colleague.
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Blog
02 January 2019
"When we are well we don't think about time wasted but when that time is threatened it makes you reassess what is important."
Glenys Waters was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2015 and last October was given the prognosis of “a few months at best". However, she is still running and remains determined to complete the 250 parkruns milestone. She explains how the positive mental and physical impact of running and being a part of the parkrun community has helped her to remain optimistic and enjoy the best quality of life possible.
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Blog
21 December 2018
Join Team OCA in 2019!
In 2019, there are lots of exciting challenge events that you can get involved in while raising crucial funds for ovarian cancer research.
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Blog
19 December 2018
Our 2018 highlights!
"Ovarian Cancer Action is committed to seeing significant improvements in the diagnosis, treatment and survival of...
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Your Stories
13 December 2018
Gift Hamisi
Five years after losing her mother to ovarian cancer, Gift was shocked to learn that her grandmother had also been diagnosed with the disease. Gift is currently awaiting the results of her BRCA test and wants to use her voice to encourage other women to understand their family history and the prevention options available to them.
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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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News
20 September 2018
Cancer patients in Northern Ireland set to have same access to drugs as the rest of the UK
UPDATE: Women in Northern Ireland now have access to Niraparib, and the first patients in Northern Ireland have received the drug.
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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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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.