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"My beautiful wife's ovarian cancer was a classic instance of late diagnosis"
George Watson lost his wife to ovarian cancer in 2012 aged 69. He shares his story and details of an unusual fundraiser, which the ladies of his Rotary club organised earlier this year.
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Why we need to talk about ovarian cancer on International Women's Day
On International Women’s Day, Marie Claire Platt, our Public Affairs Manager, tells us why today is an important moment to talk about ovarian cancer. -
"Please #OvaryAct and help us raise awareness of ovarian cancer"
It's Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Katherine Taylor, Chief Executive, encourages you to take action and help us raise awareness. -
“I didn’t think in a million years I would have cancer”
Diagnosed at just 26, Lauren shares her road from diagnosis to recovery and how you can Walk In Her Name this Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. -
“Holding a Walk In Her Name helps us get some positives out of the tragedy of Aleasha’s death”
Rob Coan, and his sons Oliver and Toby, will be holding a Walk In Her Name next month in memory of his wife Aleasha. He explains why the event means so much to them.
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‘Journey of Hope’: A poem
Diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer, Debbie Sharp shares a poem about her diagnosis hoping to bring inspiration and strength to other patients. -
“Knowing you are running to make a difference to someone’s life is a feeling you never forget”
Ovarian Cancer Action supporter Amanda Leslau ran the Vitality 10k race for Ovarian Cancer Action for her Nana last year. She relives the day and encourages you to take part this year.
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Should we still be talking about ‘ovarian’ cancer?
Last week an article entitled "Why are we still talking about 'ovarian' cancer" was published and has since been widely shared on the internet. Our Cancer Prevention Officer, Jo, takes a look at the implications.
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“Coping with chemotherapy”
Ingrid Copperman was diagnosed with ovarian cancer earlier this year. Here she shares some of the coping mechanisms that have helped her through her treatment.
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“The ripples of kindness have continued to grow”
Inspired by The Power of Kindness, Fi Munro used money raised by friends and family, after her ovarian cancer diagnosis, to deliver 'random acts of kindness'. -
“My chemo bag essentials”
Laura Moses was diagnosed with ovarian cancer earlier this year aged 27 and has just received the fantastic news she is in remission. Here Laura shares the essentials that she took to her chemotherapy sessions in the hope that it will help others going through treatment.
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“Seeing myself in a wig for the first time was slightly surreal but a relief”
Jo Beagley was diagnosed with stage 3C ovarian cancer in 2014. Here she describes how losing her hair as a result of chemotherapy took her on an emotional journey.
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“Knowing my BRCA status gives me the opportunity to take action”
Our Cancer Prevention Officer Jo Stanford joined the team to focus on how BRCA can be used as a cancer prevention strategy. Here she shares her own BRCA story and explains why it is a cause so close to her heart.
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“I run to feel normal and to let the cancer know I’m in charge”
Earlier this month Glenys Waters ran the Bournemouth 5k Supernova for Ovarian Cancer Action. Glenys was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in 2015 but refused to let this stop her from running. Now, with more than 100 park runs and a 'runner of the year' award under her belt, she looks back at her ovarian cancer journey...
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Debunking the myths around ovarian cancer
March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month so we’ve take this opportunity to address 8 myths surrounding ovarian cancer.
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“It feels like life is almost back to normal – or at least a new normal”
Two years since Jo Beagley was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she shares her journey, from processing the diagnosis to facing the future. -
“One moment we were celebrating her sweet 16th, the next my daughter was diagnosed with ovarian cancer”
Arlene's daughter Alyssa was 16 years old when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. A vigilant GP noticed a mass on her abdomen when she was suffering with a stomach virus and, after several operations, she is free of cancer without needing chemotherapy. Arlene wants to share her story to give hope to others fighting the disease.
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Raising awareness of ovarian cancer in Wales
Alicia is Ovarian Cancer Action’s Wales Regional Officer. Since joining the team in April she has been working hard to raise awareness in Wales and has really hit the ground running!
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Cancer induced infertility and loss
Fi Munro shares her experiences of cancer induced infertility and loss, and offers advice for supporting someone who has lost a child or found out they are infertile.
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‘I was BRCA tested as I wanted to be in the driving seat’
Since testing positive for the BRCA gene mutation in 2013, Cath Chamberlin has had both breasts, her ovaries and her fallopian tubes removed. She shares her story...