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10 April 2019
"It was only through my two sisters having cancer that I discovered my genetic status"
Lorraine Benn is the youngest of four sisters. After the eldest two were diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she and her sister Susan elected to have hysterectomies as a precaution. Following this surgery, Lorraine’s histology results came back showing that she had ovarian cancer.
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05 April 2019
Palliative Care: the holistic care of people with advanced and progressive disease
Diane Evans-Wood was working as a Palliative Care Nurse Specialist when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She shares her professional tips and personal insights on palliative care and living with incurable ovarian cancer.
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04 April 2019
Our OCAM 2019 highlights!
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month has come to an end and what a month it has been! We're so grateful to each and every one of you who took action during March – we couldn't have done it without you.
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29 March 2019
No deal Brexit – what does it mean for women with ovarian cancer?
While there is very little clarity around Brexit and what will happen if the UK leaves the European Union without a deal, Head of Public Affairs and Research Marie-Claire Platt outlines what we know.
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25 March 2019
"We now need to think about better ways for hospitals to recognise and support patients who are troubled with fears of relapse"
Supported by Ovarian Cancer Action, OVPSYCH2 was the first randomised study to offer psychological support to ovarian cancer patients in the UK. Research into survivorship support for ovarian cancer patients is vital in improving quality of life for those affected by ovarian cancer.
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21 March 2019
Surgery for ovarian cancer: What should I ask?
Fi Munro PhD, multi award winning researcher, author, blogger, speaker and mentor shares an excerpt from her new book ‘How long have I got?’ She explores the questions you can ask before your surgery to be as prepared as possible.
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18 March 2019
Top tips – What to pack for a hospital stay
The following is an extract from How Long Have I Got? by best-selling author Fi Munro PhD.
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14 March 2019
Eastender’s Jean Slater diagnosed with ovarian cancer
Eastender’s Jean Slater has been told she has ovarian cancer; a life-changing diagnosis that 7,400 women and their families go through each year in the UK.
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13 March 2019
Who do you think you are? How discovering your genetic status could impact your health
The past can hold many secrets and for some of us, researching our roots is a lifetime fascination, piecing together...
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12 March 2019
Taking action on ovarian cancer in Wales
Ovarian Cancer Action has a dedicated Regional Officer based in Wales, where treatment for ovarian cancer and survival rates have historically lagged behind the rest of the UK.
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11 March 2019
"I loved my experience at the lab, and hearing about Jon's work was the highlight of the day"
Gift Hamisi has a family history of ovarian cancer, and was recently tested for the BRCA gene mutation, to discover if she also faced a high risk. We invited her to meet Dr Jonathan Krell at the Ovarian Cancer Research Centre, whose work focuses on hereditary mutations.
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08 March 2019
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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08 March 2019
Prof. McNeish tackles PTEN-mutated ovarian cancers
Why are some ovarian cancers harder to treat, and how can we help our immune system fight them? Professor Iain McNeish explains
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05 March 2019
Immunotherapy: How we're funding the future
Immunotherapy is an exciting and expanding area of cancer research – and it’s the focus of this year’s HHMT International Forum on Ovarian Cancer
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01 March 2019
Walk in the name of someone you love and help fund vital research
Dr Flanagan firmly believes that one of the best chances to stop women from dying from ovarian cancer is by aiming...
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25 February 2019
"She lived by the motto that she was living with cancer and not dying from it"
Victoria's mum was diagnosed with ovarian cancer aged 64, after experiencing symptoms for some time. Victoria shares her mum's story in the hope of raising awareness of the disease and the need for greater investment into research.
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30 January 2019
The HypnoRunners take on the London Marathon
Louise Phillips and Lindsay Shepherd aka HypnoRunners are part of the OCA 2019 London Marathon team. As they gear up for April they share their experiences of training, fundraising and using their hypnosis skills to keep motivated!
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24 January 2019
New NHS guidelines around the contraceptive pill
A story in The Independent this week has reported that many women who take the combined contraceptive pill believe that it is necessary to have a seven-day withdrawal bleed, despite evidence that this reduces its efficacy.
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23 January 2019
"The walk had a really positive impact on the people left devastated by her loss"
“Back in 2013, I was living with my fiancée Heidi in Paris, where we had thrown ourselves into planning our upcoming...
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17 January 2019
"As my mom had had both breast and ovarian cancer, her oncologist discussed the possibility of her carrying a BRCA gene mutation"
Shortly before turning 30, Lauren Garreau found out she carried a BRCA2 genetic mutation. She talks about her family history of cancer and navigating life with a new perspective.