News

12 March 2019

PARP inhibitors could boost the effects of immunotherapy in cancer patients

New research from the ICR found that the targeted drugs 'sparked a powerful immune response', which could open up new treatment possibilities

07 February 2019

Mars rover named after DNA pioneer Rosalind Franklin

Astronaut Tim Peake reveals that the new UK-made rover headed for Mars in 2020 will bear the name of British scientist Rosalind Franklin.

07 February 2019

First pilot scheme to map ovarian cancer care within the NHS in England

Charities team up to announce a joint project to map ovarian cancer care, surgery and survival across the NHS for the first time.

06 February 2019

New research suggests women may not need surgery for non-cancerous ovarian cysts

New research published in the journal Lancet Oncology has suggested women may not need to undergo surgery for non-cancerous ovarian cysts, avoiding potential surgical complications.

11 January 2019

Farewell to Professor Martin Gore: Leading cancer expert and former Director of the Ovarian Cancer Action Research Centre

We were deeply saddened to hear of the sudden death of Professor Martin Gore CBE

24 October 2018

New hope for women with BRCA mutated ovarian cancer

The results of an exciting new study offer hope to women with advanced stage, BRCA mutated ovarian cancer.

08 October 2018

Ovarian Cancer Action Research Grant Award Ceremony

Last night the Ovarian Cancer Action Research Grant Awards took place at the Royal Society, awarding funds to scientists working to tackle the disease at every level – from screening and early detection to treatment and recurrence.

20 September 2018

Cancer patients in Northern Ireland set to have same access to drugs as the rest of the UK

UPDATE: Women in Northern Ireland now have access to Niraparib, and the first patients in Northern Ireland have received the drug.

12 September 2018

Comment regarding potential urine test for ovarian cancer

Yesterday it was reported that a new urine test for ovarian cancer was on the horizon. We take a closer look at the story.

03 September 2018

Call for equal access to Niraparib for women in Northern Ireland

UPDATE: Women in Northern Ireland now have access to Niraparib, and the first patients in Northern Ireland have received the drug.

24 August 2018

Drug combination shows exciting results in ovarian cancer in early trial

A study published recently in the Annals of Oncology and reported by the Institute of Cancer Research has shown exciting results that could offer hope to thousands of women with recurrent, platinum-resistant advanced stage ovarian cancer.

23 August 2018

First ever NHS ovarian cancer early detection pilot announced

Ovarian Cancer Action is pleased to support the ALDO project; a pilot launched by The UCLH Cancer Collaborative, which aims to establish whether ovarian cancer screening can be feasible and cost effective on the NHS for women with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.

13 August 2018

Exciting new research could lead to personalised ovarian cancer treatments

Patterns of genetic mutation in ovarian cancer are helping make sense of the disease and could be used to personalise treatment in future, according to a study published in Nature Genetics today.

10 August 2018

Innovative new treatment approved for Scottish ovarian cancer patients

26 July 2018

Could regular aspirin use reduce ovarian cancer risk?

There have been a series of reports recently claiming that taking aspirin can play a major role in both preventing ovarian cancer and increasing survival rates in women who already have the disease.

25 July 2018

10,000 signatures and counting — we did it!

Over the past few months, thousands of you have signed and shared the petition to the UK Government to fund a national clinical audit for ovarian cancer. Thanks to you, the petition has now reached 10,000 signatures, meaning we can expect a government response in due course.

10 July 2018

Allyson Kaye to step down as Chair after 13 years

After 13 years as Chair of Ovarian Cancer Action, Allyson Kaye MBE has announced her decision to step down. We are delighted that Allyson will continue her close connection with the charity in her new role of President, acting as an advisor and ambassador. Our current Vice-Chair, Dr Wayne Phillips has been appointed in her stead and Allyson will work closely with Wayne and the board as they embark on an exciting new chapter for the charity.

28 June 2018