Blog
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BRCA & genetic mutations
02 October 2020
Genetic testing: a numbers game
OCA’s Head of Public Affairs and Research Marie-Claire Platt explores why offering everybody the choice to be tested (population testing) could give many the opportunity to catch cancer early or prevent it before it happens.
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BRCA & genetic mutations
30 September 2020
Christen Williams: "You cannot do it alone, and you do not need to"
Christen Williams talks to us about the friends she made and support she found in the wonderful community of BRCA carriers following her own diagnosis.
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BRCA & genetic mutations
30 September 2020
Men and BRCA: what you need to know
Demetra Georgiou is a Principal Genetic Counsellor at Imperial College Healthcare (Charing Cross Hospital). She answers our top questions about men and BRCA.
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BRCA & genetic mutations
29 September 2020
Rachel: Reflecting on my BRCA diagnosis eight years on
Rachel reflects on her BRCA diagnosis and the importance of genetic testing within the Jewish community.
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27 September 2020
How to explore your family history of cancer
Genetic Counsellor Beth Coad gives her expert advice on exploring your family history of cancer - from how to start conversations with family members around cancer, to the signs that mean you could be eligible for genetic testing.
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Fundraising stories
11 September 2020
Philippa O'Halloran: "It was easy to get motivated because I was doing this in memory of mum"
Philippa O'Halloran cycled 100 miles to fund ovarian cancer research in memory of her mum.
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BRCA & genetic mutations
03 August 2020
Calling all male BRCA carriers
Men are just as likely to carry a BRCA mutation as women. Boston College is recruiting BRCA+ men to help improve their experience.
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Fundraising stories
28 July 2020
For Debbie: "I decided to do something in her memory"
Darren Adnett is running ten 10km races in memory of his friend Debbie Gold, despite lockdown.
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In the news
03 July 2020
Ovarian Cancer Action joins coalition calling for current furlough scheme to be extended for shielded and high-risk workers
People who have been shielding from coronavirus and can’t safely return to work from 1st August risk losing their jobs and livelihoods, warns new report from the Trade Union Congress.
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28 May 2020
“If my rose reaches one person who didn’t know the symptoms then it was worth it”
From handing out roses in Westminster to baking, our Head of Public Affairs and Research, Marie-Claire shares the different ways she’s been raising awareness for World Ovarian Cancer Day
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Fundraising stories
22 May 2020
Rob Coan: "Even in lockdown, it's something we can do together to celebrate this remarkable woman."
Rob Coan, and his sons Oliver and Toby, take part in Walk In Her Name Step Challenge.
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21 May 2020
Mental health and cancer: "Things that have helped me"
For Mental Health Awareness Week, Lisa shares some of the things that helped her mental wellbeing following a diagnosis of ovarian cancer
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11 May 2020
Step Challenge: walking for health
There’s a huge abundance of health benefits to reap from an exercise routine, even from something as simple as a good walk. Going for daily walks can improve your cardiovascular and pulmonary fitness, increase muscle strength and endurance and improve sleep — the list goes on!
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11 May 2020
My loved Grandma - a story by Isaac, aged 9
Isaac, aged nine, never got to meet his grandma. She died of ovarian cancer before he was born. But that all changes when he invents a time machine and goes on an amazing adventure...
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Fundraising stories
07 May 2020
A symbol of hope this World Ovarian Cancer Day
The current crisis means we've had to change how we raise awareness. At the moment, 90% of women don’t know the main symptoms of ovarian cancer. What’s more, there’s been a massive decline both in the number of people going to see their GPs and cancer diagnosis these past six weeks due to COVID-19.
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07 May 2020
Highlights from our rose garden!
We look at some of the beautiful roses and messages of hope from our virtual roses garden ahead of World Ovarian Cancer Day (8th May)
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20 April 2020
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17 April 2020
What to do if you’re experiencing ovarian cancer symptoms in the COVID pandemic
If you’re experiencing symptoms of ovarian cancer it’s still important to get them checked out by your doctor.
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01 April 2020
11 Virtual Fundraising Ideas
Although we won’t be gathering in person, there are still lots of ways you join in on the fun from wherever you are and continue to support Ovarian Cancer Action.
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23 March 2020
