News & Blog
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Blog
07 May 2020
A symbol of hope this World Ovarian Cancer Day
The current crisis means we've had to change how we raise awareness. At the moment, 90% of women don’t know the main symptoms of ovarian cancer. What’s more, there’s been a massive decline both in the number of people going to see their GPs and cancer diagnosis these past six weeks due to COVID-19.
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Blog
07 May 2020
Highlights from our rose garden!
We look at some of the beautiful roses and messages of hope from our virtual roses garden ahead of World Ovarian Cancer Day (8th May)
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Your Stories
06 May 2020
Kimberley Ramsay: "I’m one of 295,000 women diagnosed globally every year with ovarian cancer"
Kimberley Ramsay is top of our Walk In Her Name Step Challenge leaderboard having already raised over £2,000 for Ovarian Cancer Action whilst recovering from surgery.
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News
30 April 2020
World Ovarian Cancer Day 2020
For the month of May we’re asking everybody to create a white rose to be part of the UK's largest rose garden and raise awareness of ovarian cancer
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Blog
20 April 2020
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Blog
17 April 2020
What to do if you’re experiencing ovarian cancer symptoms in the COVID pandemic
If you’re experiencing symptoms of ovarian cancer it’s still important to get them checked out by your doctor.
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News
09 April 2020
Coronavirus: Government announces support package for charities
Yesterday the Government pledged £750m to help charities during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Blog
01 April 2020
11 Virtual Fundraising Ideas
Although we won’t be gathering in person, there are still lots of ways you join in on the fun from wherever you are and continue to support Ovarian Cancer Action.
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News
01 April 2020
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Blog
23 March 2020
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Blog
20 March 2020
Fundraising events and coronavirus
If you are fundraising for Ovarian Cancer Action, here are some frequently asked questions that may help
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Blog
18 March 2020
Managing anxiety & stress during the coronavirus outbreak
In these challenging and uncertain times, it’s really important to ensure that you are taking care of your mental health.
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Your Stories
16 March 2020
Marion Bradford: "Being told I had ovarian cancer was so surreal"
Marion Bradford, now 55, was diagnosed with stage 3c ovarian cancer in November 2017.
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News
09 March 2020
New treatment approved for women with relapsed ovarian cancer in Scotland
There was positive news for women with relapsed ovarian cancer, with the announcement that a new treatment, rucaparib (also known as Rubraca), will now be available on the NHS in Scotland
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Your Stories
09 March 2020
Florence Wilks
Florence was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in 2010 and has undergone several rounds of gruelling chemotherapy and extensive surgery over the past ten years. She reflects on the importance of finding joy, even in the hardest times.
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Blog
06 March 2020
Celebrating inspirational women!
It's International Women’s Day and we’re celebrating the women who inspire us. These ladies are just some of so many who have gone above and beyond to create a better future for thousands of women affected by ovarian cancer, be it performing groundbreaking surgery, helping to develop better treatments, or using their own lived experience to raise awareness of the disease.
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Blog
03 March 2020
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Your Stories
02 March 2020
Caroline Brown: "Research into early detection is paramount."
This year marks 26 years since Caroline's ovarian cancer diagnosis. She reflects on the importance of early diagnosis and the impact that cancer can continue to have on your mental health, even after being given the all-clear.
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Blog
02 March 2020
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Your Stories
02 March 2020
Danielle Golding: "All of a sudden I was 23 and going through the menopause"
Danielle was just 23 when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. It took months of going back and forth to the hospital before finding out she had tumours on both of her ovaries and required immediate surgery.