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Does the oral contraceptive pill decrease your risk of ovarian cancer?
We explore the research into the link between oral contraceptive pill and a decreased risk of ovarian cancer
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Could osteoporosis drugs be used to prevent cancer in BRCA1 gene carriers?
Our Health Projects Manager Ross responds to reports of a new 'holy grail' in cancer prevention, which suggests drugs more commonly used to treat osteoporosis could be used to prevent ovarian and breast cancer in women who carry a BRCA1 gene mutation.
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10 questions with Ovarian Cancer Action’s founder Allyson Kaye
As Ovarian Cancer Action celebrates 10 years of scientific research, we speak to Founder and Chair, Allyson Kaye to hear her hopes for #TheNext10... -
"When I looked in the mirror I felt like a warrior"
Fiona Munro, 30, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in January and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. She shares how she took control of her hair loss and embraced the challenge...
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"I’m determined my mum won’t be just another statistic"
Siblings Kelly and Darrell Donovan throw a fabulous Gala Ball every year in support of Ovarian Cancer Action to make sure their Mum Tricia won't just be another statistic. -
‘I’m not ashamed to say I cried tears of exhaustion, grief, loneliness and anger’
Sarah Cardwell took on the gruelling Mighty Deerstalker Challenge raising money for Ovarian Cancer Action in her mother’s memory. -
"I was overwhelmed by how generous people were"
Mandy Lording organised a Walk In Her Name event to honour her sister Heidi, who passed away in 2014. Mandy shares how she planned her event and why it was such a special day.
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"My gynaecologist thought my ovarian cancer was a post-surgery infection"
Fiona Munro, 30, was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Despite a family history of the disease, her young age meant that medical professionals initially dismissed ovarian cancer as a possibility...
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‘When the ‘Tampon Tax’ was announced we knew we had to apply’
Following the news of our Tampon Tax funding, Chief Executive Katherine Taylor reveals how this money will help fund a cancer prevention strategy.