Blog
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"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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Research updates
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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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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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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Fundraising stories
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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Fundraising stories
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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In the news
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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Fundraising stories
23 January 2019
"The walk had a really positive impact on the people left devastated by her loss"
Walk In Her Name blog
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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.
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Fundraising stories
03 January 2019
Women V Cancer 2018: A memory in memory
After taking part in Women V Cancer Ride the Night 2018, Jenny wrote a poem about her experience, paying tribute to a dear friend and colleague.
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Experiences of treatment
02 January 2019
"When we are well we don't think about time wasted but when that time is threatened it makes you reassess what is important."
Glenys Waters was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2015. She explains how the positive mental and physical impact of running and being a part of the parkrun community has helped her to remain optimistic and enjoy the best quality of life possible in the time she has left.
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19 December 2018
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Experiences of treatment
11 December 2018
"You never expect in your wildest dreams to be told that your child has cancer"
A diagnosis of cancer is a family experience that changes the lives of all its members, bringing an immense amount of stress and many challenging situations. Pauline tells us about the impact her daughter Suzie's diagnosis had on their family and of their hopes for a better future for women like Suzie.
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Fundraising stories
04 December 2018
Law Society of Scotland Charity of the Year Partnership
The Law Society of Scotland celebrated a successful charity of the year partnership with Ovarian Cancer Action at their offices in Edinburgh earlier this month, raising an incredible £8669 in memory of much-missed colleague Jeune Robertson, who sadly passed away from the disease last year.
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Fundraising stories
28 November 2018
"I was taking on the challenge not only for myself but for a better, healthier future for others like me"
Suzie was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2017, aged 25. Determined not to let her diagnosis stop her from achieving big things, she has since gone on to run the London marathon and take part in Prudential RideLondon. She shares her experience and her advice for cyclists taking part in London to Oxford next May.
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In the news
21 November 2018
Vote for Rosalind Franklin to be the face of the new £50 note
The Bank of England has asked the public to nominate a scientist to be the new face of Britain’s £50 note. We’ve teamed up with Ovacome, Ovarian Cancer Action, Target Ovarian Cancer and The Eve Appeal to rally votes for the scientist Rosalind Franklin.
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Ovarian cancer debate to take place in the House of Commons
A debate on ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment is going to take place in the House of Commons on 30th October 2018 at 9:30 am and we need your help to get as many MPs to attend as possible.
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BRCA & genetic mutations
17 October 2018
"The big question was whether we should test our kids"
When Jon and his wife ordered an at-home DNA test, they were excited to learn more about their genetic makeup. However, what they weren't prepared for was to receive information about Jon's genetic cancer risk that would have implications for the whole family.
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Fundraising stories
25 September 2018
"Mum loved pink lipsticks and could never resist buying another shade"
After losing her beloved mum Mary to ovarian cancer in 2009, Jackie Abbott decided to hold a fundraising event in her memory, inspired by Mary's love of pink lipstick! Now in its 7th year, Pink Night has raised over £5,000 for Ovarian Cancer Action. Jackie shares her story.
