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We are Ovarian Cancer Action

One woman dies in the UK from ovarian cancer every two hours. Although five-year survival rates for ovarian cancer are improving, other cancers, such as breast cancer, had better survival rates two generations ago than ovarian cancer does today. We’re here to change all that.

What are BRCA gene mutations?

Women's health and hormones: what they didn't teach us at school

We teamed up with Gynae Geek, Gaby Mendes, Joelle from Flo and Louise to discuss key health issues which women experience as they go through their 20s to 40s.

BBC Lifeline Appeal Ovarian Cancer Action - Transcription available

Ovarian Cancer Action's ambassador Julia Bradbury follows the lives of Rosie, Suzie and Laura and how ovarian cancer has impacted their lives and the vital research that needs to be done to help more women survive this disease.

Samixa's time to be herself, living with advanced ovarian cancer - Transcription available

Samixa shares the importance of having time to be herself while living with advanced ovarian cancer.

Kerry's time to be heard, living with advanced ovarian cancer - Transcription available

Kerry talks about her values, of having the time to be heard when living with advanced ovarian cancer. 

Learn about immunotherapy with Professor Graham Cook - Transcription available

Living with advanced ovarian cancer, Samixa shares her story - Transcription available

Kerry shares her experience of living with advanced ovarian cancer - Transcription available

Give Her Time: Advanced ovarian cancer changes everything

BRCA Q&A with Jo Stanford and Dr Angela Brady

OCA's Cancer Prevention Officer Jo Stanford hosts a BRCA Q&A with guest Consultant Clinical Geneticist Dr Angela Brady.

All about PARP inhibitors with Jo Stanford and Dr Jon Krell

Dr Jon Krell, Consultant Medical Oncologist, talks to our Cancer Prevention Officer Jo Stanford all about PARP inhibitors - from what they are, to how they work, their benefits and who can take them. Tune in and learn more.