News & Blog
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Blog
25 July 2022
Rosalind Franklin - why she will inspire us forever
Rosalind Franklin was a talented scientist and X-ray crystallographer. She helped the world understand the molecular structure of coal, numerous viruses and DNA. She died young of ovarian cancer, missing out on a Nobel Prize.
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News
13 July 2022
"Cancer doesn't wait in line"
Ovarian Cancer Action is raising awareness of ovarian cancer in shopping malls around the UK, encouraging those experiencing symptoms to visit their GP and avoid late diagnosis.
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Your Stories
27 April 2022
Anna Hannides' story: The importance of early ovarian cancer diagnosis
Anna was 24 years old when she was diagnosed with a stage 1c dysgerminoma. She shares her story.
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News
31 March 2022
New NHS data reveals England's ovarian cancer injustices
New NHS data shows that one in seven women diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year (13.6 per cent) die in the two months after diagnosis. The data is from the Ovarian Cancer Audit Feasibility Pilot jointly funded by us, the British Gynaecological Cancer Society and Target Ovarian Cancer.
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News
08 March 2022
Ovarian Cancer Action turns “Tampon Tax” funds into innovative IMPROVE UK project
We have launched IMPROVE UK – an innovative project that aims to significantly reduce the unfairness women currently face in healthcare and the disproportionately low survival rates of women with ovarian cancer.
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Blog
26 January 2022
A Younger Woman's Guide to Ovarian Cancer
Our Younger Women's Guide to Ovarian Cancer highlights some of the issues women may face when diagnosed with ovarian cancer at a younger age.
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Blog
19 January 2022
What is happening with our research this year?
Your support funds vital ovarian cancer research, learn all about the incredible work that our scientists are working on to help prevent ovarian cancer, diagnose it early and develop effective, personalised treatments.
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News
13 December 2021
Avastin and Olaparib drug combination approved as treatment for women with advanced ovarian cancer
Today the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has announced a new maintenance treatment option for women with HRD positive advanced ovarian cancer in England. The new treatment is a welcome addition to a growing number of targeted therapy options that will help women with advanced ovarian cancer live longer.
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Blog
19 November 2021
Diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer, Angela wanted to help women of the future
Three years ago, Clare lost her sister Angela (pictured above) to ovarian cancer. Here she tells her story and how she's left an incredible legacy that will change the future for women with ovarian cancer.
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News
03 November 2021
Ovarian Cancer Action calls on the Government to invest in cancer and reduce patient inequalities
We are part of One Cancer Voice, a group of cancer charities who are calling on the Government to improve cancer care and survival by making a number of important funding commitments in their upcoming Spending Review.
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Blog
29 October 2021
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Your Stories
07 October 2021
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Blog
23 September 2021
How to explore your family history of cancer
Genetic Counsellor Beth Coad gives her expert advice on exploring your family history of cancer - from how to start conversations with family members around cancer, to the signs that mean you could be eligible for genetic testing.
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News
20 September 2021
New drug combination shows promise for ovarian cancer patients in early trial
A new combination of ovarian cancer drugs that shrinks low-grade serous ovarian cancer tumours has shown promising results in early clinical trials.
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Your Stories
12 August 2021
Why ovarian cancer research is so important: Doris' story
Doris’ ovarian cancer diagnosis came as a huge shock, as despite her medical background, she was unaware of the disease. Now she’s sharing her story to help spread awareness of ovarian cancer in the hope that a focus on research will help more women survive the disease.
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Your Stories
10 August 2021
Being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in a pandemic: Fiona's story
70-year-old Fiona Jones was diagnosed with stage 3C high grade epithelial ovarian cancer during the coronavirus pandemic. Now in remission, she shares her experience.
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Blog
27 July 2021
Experiencing ovarian cancer symptoms? How to talk to your GP about your concerns
GPs play a crucial role in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. In fact, about half of all cases are diagnosed after the GP has referred their patient for further tests or urgent investigation. So how do you communicate your concerns to your GP?
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Blog
19 July 2021
Next Generation Women's Collective member Joelle reflects on motivation, inspiration, and learning resilience
Next Generation Women's Collective member Joelle Barthel is Head of Brand at Flo, one of the largest female health & well-being apps, with 160M downloads and users from around the world. Together with the Flo team, her aim is to deliver change by educating more women about their health - going beyond periods. Take a look at our conversation below where we discuss what motivation Joelle, what inspires her, and how she learned resilience.
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News
18 July 2021
Protect the vulnerable as Covid-19 restrictions lift, urges cancer charities
From Monday 19th July, people are no longer required to wear face masks in crowded places or maintain social distance. While this will be a relief to many, it means that cancer patients - who are more at-risk from the virus and less protected by the vaccine than the general public - may feel they are once again unable to enjoy normal daily life and socialise safely.
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News
16 July 2021
WI members pass resolution to increase awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms
200,000 members of the Women’s Institute will mobilise and campaign for better awareness amongst those at risk of ovarian cancer and health professionals.
