Ovarian Cancer News

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Get insights on new ovarian cancer research breakthroughs, new and better treatments for ovarian cancer, hereditary cancer guidance and inspiring stories from the community - along with news commentary from the team at Ovarian Cancer Action.

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Key findings from the National Ovarian Cancer Audit 2024

After nearly a decade of campaigning, Ovarian Cancer Action reviews the findings in the government-funded National Ovarian Cancer Audit. This milestone follows their groundbreaking feasibility pilot, which highlighted urgent inequalities in diagnosis and treatment. Learn how supporter action and advocacy helped make this audit a reality.

25 October 2024
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Ovarian cancer vaccine moves closer to reality

Groundbreaking research funded by Ovarian Cancer Action has received a major boost from Cancer Research UK to develop the world’s first vaccine to prevent ovarian cancer. Discover how this innovative project could save lives.

4 October 2024
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How the HHMT Forum laid the foundations for the ovarian cancer vaccine research

Discover how Ovarian Cancer Action’s 2019 HHMT Forum helped spark groundbreaking ovarian cancer immunotherapy research, leading to a promising vaccine now funded by Cancer Research UK. See how global collaboration is driving progress.

4 October 2024
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Can we diagnose ovarian cancer early with symptoms-triggered testing?

Researchers have been exploring whether testing women with symptoms that might be linked to ovarian cancer is a good way to find aggressive types of the disease early. Find out more about symptoms-triggered testing and why screening research is still important for ovarian cancer survival rates.

21 August 2024
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NICE maintenance treatment update Dec 2023

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence have approved the combination of olaparib with bevacizumab for the maintenance treatment of high-grade epithelial ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer or primary peritoneal cancer.

8 December 2023
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Behind the headlines: two in one caesarean section and ovary removal

We explore why women with a high inherited risk of cancer might opt to have their ovaries removed at the same time as having a caesarean section.

21 November 2023
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Isle of Man Anti Cancer Charity - Supporting local communities

The Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association brought cancer awareness information to the local communities across the Island. We talk about how the charity started and why ovarian cancer awareness is so important to the people of the Isle of Man.

1 September 2023
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Retired farmer's mission to support Ovarian Cancer Action as tribute to his late wife

After retiring from dairy farming, Emyr and Evelyn Wigley planned to travel, go on walking adventures, and enjoy time in their caravan. However, after Evelyn's sudden passing in 2015 from ovarian cancer, Mr Wigley decided to combat the "evil disease" in her memory.

28 February 2023
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Showing the reality of ovarian cancer with a new campaign

For every name, living and lost to ovarian cancer, we must make faster progress to ensure ovarian cancer is a survivable disease for all women. Throughout Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month this March, keep an eye out for our adverts across billboards, magazines, and our social media channels sharing the stories behind the statistics.

5 January 2023
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What is the national ovarian cancer audit?

With the UK’s ovarian cancer survival rates remaining some of the lowest in Europe, our Head of Public Affairs and Research looks at the game-changing announcement of a government-funded ovarian cancer audit, what this means for women with ovarian cancer, and how you helped us get there.

6 June 2021
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World Ovarian Cancer Day 2021

Online influencers get the nation talking about ovarian cancer reaching up to 1.9 million people this World Ovarian Cancer Day.

11 May 2021
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BBC Lifeline Appeal: Thank you

Our BBC Lifeline Appeal was an incredible opportunity to get the nation's eyes on ovarian cancer and gain support for the life-saving research we do and we're so grateful to all involved in the campaign.

9 February 2021
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Talcum Powder and ovarian cancer: What’s the story?

Over the last three years, a number of high-profile American law-suits have been made against talcum powder manufacturer Johnson & Johnson, claiming talc use caused women to develop ovarian cancer. But is there any truth to the claims?

2 July 2020
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Mental health and cancer: "Things that have helped me"

Taking care of her mental health became essential to Lisa following a diagnosis of stage 3 ovarian cancer. This Mental Health Awareness Week, she shares the things that helped her during treatment and recurrence.

21 May 2020
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A symbol of hope this World Ovarian Cancer Day

CEO of Ovarian Cancer Action Cary Wakefield reflects on the importance of change and what it means to be raising awareness during a global pandemic.

7 May 2020
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Will drinking fruit juice increase my risk of cancer?

Can drinking sugary drinks like fruit juice increase the risk of developing cancer? A new study shows that people who drank the most sugary drinks had a 30 percent increased risk of all cancer cases than those who drank the least.

11 July 2019
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Palliative Care: the holistic care of people with advanced and progressive disease

Palliative Care Nurse Specialist, Diane Evans-Wood was working when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She shares her professional tips and personal insights on palliative care and living with incurable ovarian cancer.

5 April 2019
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Eastenders' Jean Slater diagnosed with ovarian cancer

Played by Gillian Wright, EastEnders' Jean Slater has been told she has ovarian cancer; a life-changing diagnosis that 7,400 women and their families go through each year in the UK.

14 March 2019
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10,000 signatures and counting — we did it!

Over 12,000 people signed our petition for a Government funded National Ovarian Cancer Audit.

25 July 2018

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