News & Blog
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Blog
27 September 2020
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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Your Stories
24 September 2020
Gift Hamisi: "We don’t often hear the stories of people who have tested negative, that is why I share mine"
Back in 2018, Gift was awaiting the results of a BRCA gene test, which would tell her whether or not she had inherited the same genetic mutation as her mother and a heightened risk of cancer. Almost two years on, Gift shares what happened next
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Blog
11 September 2020
Philippa O'Halloran: "It was easy to get motivated because I was doing this in memory of mum"
Philippa O'Halloran cycled 100 miles to fund ovarian cancer research in memory of her mum.
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News
01 September 2020
September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month
Help us reach the 90% of women who don’t know the four main symptoms of ovarian cancer
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Blog
03 August 2020
Calling all male BRCA carriers
Men are just as likely to carry a BRCA mutation as women. Boston College is recruiting BRCA+ men to help improve their experience.
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Blog
28 July 2020
For Debbie: "I decided to do something in her memory"
Darren Adnett is running ten 10km races in memory of his friend Debbie Gold, despite lockdown.
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News
21 July 2020
We need your help to get back on track
With our income hugely affected by COVID-19, our research is at risk. Find out how you can help.
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News
13 July 2020
"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
09 July 2020
Liz Driver: "The thing that upsets me the most is the general lack of interest in boys having the gene mutation."
Liz, a 48 year old married mum of two wonderful young men describes her experience of finding out she carries a BRCA2 gene mutation.
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Your Stories
08 July 2020
Maria Emly: "Sarah – we love you and miss you so much, but we shall never forget you and the wonderful 43 years you shared with us."
Maria adapted her plans to fundraise during lockdown in memory of her daughter Sarah.
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Blog
03 July 2020
Ovarian Cancer Action joins coalition calling for current furlough scheme to be extended for shielded and high-risk workers
People who have been shielding from coronavirus and can’t safely return to work from 1st August risk losing their jobs and livelihoods, warns new report from the Trade Union Congress.
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Your Stories
29 June 2020
Andy Leslau: "At 80, she was boxing. She had a real zest for life and loved to give back."
Andy Leslau shares his family’s Step Challenge experience in memory of his mother, Anita Leslau.
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News
25 June 2020
We must keep funding the future
Together with 151 medical research charities, we are calling for the Government to support charity research which has been significantly affected by coronavirus.
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News
23 June 2020
New drug showing promising early results
In the news today, a new drug called berzosertib has shown promising early results in cancer patients receiving treatment, including ovarian cancer.
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Your Stories
17 June 2020
Jordan Gregory: "It has meant such sadness with the loss of my mum, however, it has given me a drive to live my life to the full"
Since losing his mum, Jordan has been on a mission to raise awareness of BRCA mutations and the fact that men are affected by this too.
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Your Stories
12 June 2020
Amy Baker: "I want women to know the symptoms and to not leave diagnosis until it's too late"
Amy shares her story to raise awareness in the hope that women will be diagnosed sooner.
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News
05 June 2020
Ovarian cancer and coronavirus: FAQs
The charity coalition, One Cancer Voice has written a set of FAQs about coronavirus to help guide people living with cancer
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Your Stories
03 June 2020
Christen Williams: "This is my story so far in memory of my mum, my best friend"
Christen Williams shares her experience of how she came to find out she carries a BRCA gene mutation
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News
29 May 2020
Charities warn lack of clear lockdown plans for vulnerable people is leaving millions at risk
Leading healthcare charities have published an open letter to the government calling on them to publish clear guidance around shielding so extremely vulnerable people are supported and protected as lockdown eases
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Blog
28 May 2020
“If my rose reaches one person who didn’t know the symptoms then it was worth it”
From handing out roses in Westminster to baking, our Head of Public Affairs and Research, Marie-Claire shares the different ways she’s been raising awareness for World Ovarian Cancer Day
