Blog
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Will drinking fruit juice increase my risk of cancer?
It has been reported this week that drinking sugary drinks - including fizzy drinks and fruit juice - may increase the risk of developing cancer.
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Talcum powder: what's the story?
After the latest round of pay-outs Johnson & Johnson have been ordered to pay $4.7bn (£3.6bn) to women who claim their ovarian cancer was caused by using talcum powder. Ovarian Cancer Action investigates the facts behind this on-going legal case.
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Health & diet
19 July 2018
Cannabis oil and ovarian cancer: the facts
Using cannabis oil as a means to treat or cure cancer is a topic of much online debate and the internet is full of people claiming that it has effectively helped to cure their cancer. We take a closer look at the evidence behind these claims.
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In the news: ovarian cancer and talcum powder
Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay £3.6bn in damages to women who claim the company’s baby powder and other talcum powder products caused them to develop ovarian cancer. Our Chief Executive explains why today’s news is no cause for alarm.
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Health & diet
09 October 2017
"We need to look after our minds too"
Ovarian cancer comes with many trials. Here Claudia talks about the psychological impact treatment had on her and why mental health needs to be taken seriously too.
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Health & diet
22 August 2017
Ovarian cancer and talcum powder: Understanding your risk
This week, a jury in California has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $417m (£323m) to a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer as a result of decades of using Johnson’s Baby Powder for feminine hygiene. Digital Communications Assistant Libby van den Bosch takes a closer look at the evidence...
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Is there a cancer prevention diet?
We explore the link between a healthy diet and cancer prevention.
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Health & diet
20 April 2017
"How my diet changed during chemotherapy"
Many people suffer with nausea during chemotherapy, which is particularly frustrating when you are trying to increase your energy level and keep weight on. Ingrid Copperman shares the foods that she turns to during these times...
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Uncovering the truth about turmeric and ovarian cancer
There have been many articles, stories and reports on social media suggesting that turmeric has been proven to prevent, treat and even cure ovarian cancer.
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Health & diet
08 July 2016
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
