News & Blog
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Blog
01 March 2021
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
01 March 2021
It’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and we’re putting the spotlight on age inequality
Over 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, with more than a third over the age of 70. Yet, in the first of a series of reports highlighting inequalities in ovarian cancer, women over 70 are not receiving the standard of care necessary to survive ovarian cancer.
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Your Stories
01 March 2021
Pamela: "I’m sharing my experience to help highlight the importance of an early diagnosis and effective treatment"
Pamela Bonati was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2018 at the age of 78. She was fast-tracked by her GP for a swift diagnosis and quickly began a combination of surgery and chemo to treat the disease. Find out how Pamela is sharing her story to ensure all women, despite their age, receive the same standard of care.
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News
26 February 2021
Julia Bradbury is Ovarian Cancer Action's new charity ambassador
On 31st January Julia presented Ovarian Cancer Action’s BBC Lifeline Appeal. In her own words, Julia explains why she has chosen to support them in her new role as charity ambassador.
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Your Stories
20 February 2021
"I just thought of my Mum and all those other women fighting ovarian cancer." - Jack
11 year old Jack Carson ran 43 miles during February half term for Ovarian Cancer Action because he wanted to “support women and girls, like my Mum.” He tells us his story.
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Blog
15 February 2021
Ideas & activities for your Step Challenge
We’ve gathered some ideas, tips and resources to help you reach your 295,000 steps target this March throughout Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
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Your Stories
10 February 2021
Jacqui: "Forewarned is forearmed"
Not long after she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Jacqui began to trace her family history which led her to discover she had a BRCA1 gene mutation and a sister she never knew she had.
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Blog
09 February 2021
Thank you
On Sunday the 31st January, our BBC Lifeline Appeal aired. This was our chance to bring ovarian cancer into the public eye, to raise awareness, and gain support for the life-saving research we do. There are so many people who are responsible for giving ovarian cancer this platform, and so this is our page to thank the special people that helped support us.
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Your Stories
02 February 2021
Teal warrior: Michelle's story
Mum of two grown up children, Michelle, shares her story of how her cancer diagnosis and family history led to her learning of her genetic risk.
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News
28 January 2021
Ovarian Cancer Action's BBC Lifeline Appeal
Getting the nation's eyes on ovarian cancer. Julia Bradbury presents Ovarian Cancer Action's BBC Lifeline Appeal.
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Blog
22 January 2021
January update: What’s happening with ovarian cancer treatment?
We take a look at what’s happening in hospitals right now, what you should expect if your treatment is delayed, and how we can help you through the weeks ahead.
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Your Stories
21 January 2021
Rosie: "My family has benefited from major discoveries in the diagnosis and treatment of hereditary cancers that were years in the making."
This is Rosie, a 70-year-old retired pharmacist from Hertfordshire, who unknowingly inherited the BRCA1 gene mutation from her mum. Rosie will be shared her story as part of Ovarian Cancer Action's BBC Lifeline Appeal on 31st January.
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Your Stories
21 January 2021
Laura shares her story: Ovarian Cancer Action's BBC Lifeline Appeal
Meet Laura, a primary school teacher from North London who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer after she was originally misdiagnosed with IBS. Now she shares her story as part of Ovarian Cancer Action's BBC Lifeline Appeal.
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Your Stories
21 January 2021
Suzie shares her story: Ovarian Cancer Action’s BBC Lifeline Appeal
Meet Suzie, and actress and singer who was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive ovarian cancer. She is now trying to get support for immunotherapy treatment, which is not provided on the NHS. Suzie will be sharing her story as part of Ovarian Cancer Action's BBC Lifeline Appeal on 31st January.
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News
15 January 2021
Niraparib - the latest treatment option for women with ovarian cancer in England
Today, women diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer will have access to a life-extending drug called Niraparib, thanks to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
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News
14 January 2021
New classification system “Oxford Classic” can create accurate predictions of ovarian cancer outcomes
Ovarian Cancer Action funded researcher, Professor Ahmed Ahmed, from the University of Oxford Weatherall Institute, is already making several exciting breakthroughs with his research - in more areas than one.
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Your Stories
26 December 2020
“Our efforts will be for our daughters, and for women everywhere” Libby.
Libby sadly lost her friend Elaine to ovarian cancer in 2019. In her memory, she is organising a New Year’s Eve walk on one of Elaine’s favourite routes to raise money and awareness for the disease. This is Elaine’s story.
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Blog
22 December 2020
Upcoming Charity Challenge Events
Make a resolution that you'll keep this year. Whether that's to get active, see more of the world, or to try something new - we have the event for you. By joining Team Ovarian Cancer Action, you will be doing something amazing.
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Blog
21 December 2020
Ovarian Cancer Action: A challenging year in review
Fundraising as we know it got turned on its head, our scientists were forced to spend months our of their labs, and we said goodbye to our office. So how did we manage to keep moving forwards? What exactly have we been up to? Here’s a little insight into a very big year and how we have truly been taking action...
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News
16 December 2020
The BioIndustry Association announces 2021 charity partnership with Ovarian Cancer Action
Ovarian Cancer Action is proud to announce that it is the BioIndustry Association’s (BIA) chosen charity partner for 2021.
