News & Blog
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Blog
11 May 2021
World Ovarian Cancer Day 2021
This World Ovarian Cancer Day, we took to Instagram with some of our amazing Ovarian Cancer Action champions to help us get the nation talking about ovarian cancer.
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News
10 May 2021
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Your Stories
09 May 2021
Angela Walker: "I'm still going strong 14 years after my last chemotherapy session"
Meet mum-of-three Angela who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2003 at the age of 46.
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Blog
06 May 2021
Powerful together - World Ovarian Cancer Day
This World Ovarian Cancer Day we want to cause a commotion. With one woman dying every two hours of ovarian cancer, it's time to let the world know the size of this issue - and what we're doing to change that.
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Your Stories
22 April 2021
Kizzie's Step Challenge journey
Just two weeks after she lost her mum to ovarian cancer, Kizzie decided to take part in our Walk In Her Name Step Challenge. Together with friends and family she raised whopping £3,176, reaching the top of our fundraising leader board. Now, she reflects on her experience and what it meant to her to take part.
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Blog
21 April 2021
Bloating and ovarian cancer
People will describe bloating in slightly different ways, but usually, it is the uncomfortable feeling of tightness or distention around the abdomen. It might be accompanied by pain or the increased need to pass wind.
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Your Stories
12 April 2021
Rare gene mutations - Julie's genetic testing journey
After undergoing genetic testing, Julie discovered that she had a rare genetic mutation called RAD51D, which is linked to both breast and ovarian cancer. Equipped with this knowledge, Julie shares her story in the hope that it will help other women with rare genetic mutations.
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Blog
08 April 2021
Rare genetic mutations of ovarian cancer
Although there is lots of information available for those with a BRCA gene mutation or Lynch syndrome, there is far less information available about are rarer genetic mutations that can also increase your risk of developing ovarian cancer. Here we look at some of the lesser known gene mutations linked to the disease.
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Your Stories
02 April 2021
Talya: “Genetic testing has allowed me to take control of something I’d previously had no control over."
People of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage are ten times more likely to carry a BRCA gene mutation that heightens a person’s risk of certain cancers, including ovarian. Talya Schneider shares her story in the hope that more Jewish families can stay together, for longer.
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Blog
31 March 2021
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Highlights
Thank you for your support throughout Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Year on year, March shines a spotlight on ovarian cancer and although we may be apart this year, this has only strengthened how we are united in our goal to reach a world where no woman dies of ovarian cancer. We are so grateful to have you by our side this March and beyond. Thank you.
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Blog
30 March 2021
GreenAcres Walk In Her Name Step Challenge
Having an insight into the devastating impact of bereavement for families who have lost women to ovarian cancer, the lovely team at GreenAcres Cemeteries & Ceremonial Parks decided to take part in our Walk In Her Name Step Challenge. Initially the team set a target of £2500, read on to find out how they more than doubled this figure.
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Your Stories
26 March 2021
Putting a spotlight on age inequality: Elizabeth's story
Women of all ages should have access to the best possible care when diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Sadly Debra’s mum Elizabeth, didn’t. Debra shares her mum’s story in the hope that all GP's will be better equipped in the future if a patient exhibits symptoms.
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Blog
25 March 2021
Sarah's story: family, future and being part of our Next Generation Women's Collective
Find out more about Sarah Howarth, a founding member of our Next Generation Women's Collective.
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Blog
23 March 2021
How the BriTROC-2 trial will aim to help create new, personalised treatments for women with ovarian cancer
BriTROC-2 is a new Ovarian Cancer Action funded study that will help towards our goal of finding better treatments that will help women to live longer. However, as well as benefiting women in the future, this collaborative effort will have benefits for women living with ovarian cancer now.
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Your Stories
22 March 2021
Dinah: "Niraparib has given me hope"
Primary school teacher Dinah Lewis shares her experience of ovarian cancer and the maintenance treatment niraparib.
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Your Stories
20 March 2021
Carolyn: "More than anything, she was the heart of our family"
Carolyn sadly lost her mum to ovarian cancer 18 months ago. Now she is determined to raise money for the vital research that will create better treatments, earlier detection and methods of prevention. Read her story below.
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News
19 March 2021
NICE approves a new combination of 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
17 March 2021
How our research volunteers are helping shape our ovarian cancer research
Ovarian Cancer Action was founded in 2005 to raise awareness, to fund much needed research, and to give a voice to all those affected by the disease. We have been working ever since, driven by a clear vision - a world where no woman dies of ovarian cancer.
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Blog
10 March 2021
New immunotherapy treatments for ovarian cancer will save lives
Immunotherapy could be the key to providing more effective treatment for ovarian cancer patients. Ovarian Cancer Action is investing in three exciting research projects that will investigate how the immune system can once again be used to fight ovarian cancer - each with a unique lens.
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Your Stories
10 March 2021
DNA Family Secrets: Duri shares her story as part of BBC Two documentary
Duri Mehmet, one of the founding members of our Next Generation Women's Collective, sadly lost her mum to ovarian cancer nine years ago, she then discovered that the disease runs in her family. Duri shared her journey as part of BBC Two documentary called DNA Family Secrets on the 9th March 2021. This is her full story.
