News & Blog
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Mary: "I was also told that there was no connection between mine and my sister’s cancer"
Mary was diagnosed with both breast cancer and ovarian cancer before she found out she had a genetic risk. Now she reflects on how this discovery affected her family.
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Julia Bradbury is Ovarian Cancer Action's new charity ambassador
On 31st January Julia presented Ovarian Cancer Action’s BBC Lifeline Appeal. In her own words, Julia explains why she has chosen to support them in her new role as charity ambassador.
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"I just thought of my Mum and all those other women fighting ovarian cancer." - Jack
11 year old Jack Carson ran 43 miles during February half term for Ovarian Cancer Action because he wanted to “support women and girls, like my Mum.” He tells us his story.
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Ideas & activities for your Step Challenge
We’ve gathered some ideas, tips and resources to help you reach your 295,000 steps target this March throughout Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
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Jacqui: "Forewarned is forearmed"
Not long after she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Jacqui began to trace her family history which led her to discover she had a BRCA1 gene mutation and a sister she never knew she had.
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Thank you
On Sunday the 31st January, our BBC Lifeline Appeal aired. This was our chance to bring ovarian cancer into the public eye, to raise awareness, and gain support for the life-saving research we do. There are so many people who are responsible for giving ovarian cancer this platform, and so this is our page to thank the special people that helped support us.
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Teal warrior: Michelle's story
Mum of two grown up children, Michelle, shares her story of how her cancer diagnosis and family history led to her learning of her genetic risk.
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Ovarian Cancer Action's BBC Lifeline Appeal
Getting the nation's eyes on ovarian cancer. Julia Bradbury presents Ovarian Cancer Action's BBC Lifeline Appeal.
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January update: What’s happening with ovarian cancer treatment?
We take a look at what’s happening in hospitals right now, what you should expect if your treatment is delayed, and how we can help you through the weeks ahead.
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Rosie: "My family has benefited from major discoveries in the diagnosis and treatment of hereditary cancers that were years in the making."
This is Rosie, a 70-year-old retired pharmacist from Hertfordshire, who unknowingly inherited the BRCA1 gene mutation from her mum. Rosie will be shared her story as part of Ovarian Cancer Action's BBC Lifeline Appeal on 31st January.
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Laura shares her story: Ovarian Cancer Action's BBC Lifeline Appeal
Meet Laura, a primary school teacher from North London who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer after she was originally misdiagnosed with IBS. Now she shares her story as part of Ovarian Cancer Action's BBC Lifeline Appeal.
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Suzie shares her story: Ovarian Cancer Action’s BBC Lifeline Appeal
Meet Suzie, and actress and singer who was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive ovarian cancer. She is now trying to get support for immunotherapy treatment, which is not provided on the NHS. Suzie will be sharing her story as part of Ovarian Cancer Action's BBC Lifeline Appeal on 31st January.
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Niraparib - the latest treatment option for women with ovarian cancer in England
Today, women diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer will have access to a life-extending drug called Niraparib, thanks to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
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New classification system “Oxford Classic” can create accurate predictions of ovarian cancer outcomes
Ovarian Cancer Action funded researcher, Professor Ahmed Ahmed, from the University of Oxford Weatherall Institute, is already making several exciting breakthroughs with his research - in more areas than one.
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“Our efforts will be for our daughters, and for women everywhere” Libby.
Libby sadly lost her friend Elaine to ovarian cancer in 2019. In her memory, she is organising a New Year’s Eve walk on one of Elaine’s favourite routes to raise money and awareness for the disease. This is Elaine’s story.
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Ovarian Cancer Action: A challenging year in review
Fundraising as we know it got turned on its head, our scientists were forced to spend months our of their labs, and we said goodbye to our office. So how did we manage to keep moving forwards? What exactly have we been up to? Here’s a little insight into a very big year and how we have truly been taking action...
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The BioIndustry Association announces 2021 charity partnership with Ovarian Cancer Action
Ovarian Cancer Action is proud to announce that it is the BioIndustry Association’s (BIA) chosen charity partner for 2021.
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Are you a member of the Women’s Institute? We need your help...
Are you a member of the Women’s Institute? We need your help. Please vote to make raising awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer our next campaign in February.
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Do you know a member of the Women’s Institute?
If you know a member of the WI, ask them to vote for our resolution in February. Together we have the power to create a world in which no woman dies unnecessarily of ovarian cancer.
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Research Study, take part: How ovary removal impacts your brain
A team of researchers from the Einstein Lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto are looking for volunteers to help in their research looking at how hormones impact cognition.