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Eastender’s Jean Slater diagnosed with ovarian cancer
Eastender’s 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.
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Who do you think you are? How discovering your genetic status could impact your health
Analysing your DNA can help you to discover crucial information about your health. But it can also be a lifesaver. -
"I loved my experience at the lab, and hearing about Jon's work was the highlight of the day"
Gift Hamisi has a family history of ovarian cancer, and was recently tested for the BRCA gene mutation, to discover if she also faced a high risk. We invited her to meet Dr Jonathan Krell at the Ovarian Cancer Research Centre, whose work focuses on hereditary mutations.
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Prof. McNeish tackles PTEN-mutated ovarian cancers
Why are some ovarian cancers harder to treat, and how can we help our immune system fight them? Professor Iain McNeish explains
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Immunotherapy: How we're funding the future
We launched the Immunotherapy Funding Challenge in late 2018, to build on the achievements in immunotherapy and fund ovarian cancer research in this new field.
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Walk in the name of someone you love and help fund vital research
Honour someone you love and Walk In Her Name. By clocking up the kilometers, you'll fund fast-track vital ovarian cancer research, saving lives like Heidi's. -
"She lived by the motto that she was living with cancer and not dying from it"
Victoria's mum was diagnosed with ovarian cancer aged 64, after experiencing symptoms for some time. Victoria shares her mum's story in the hope of raising awareness of the disease and the need for greater investment into research.
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The HypnoRunners take on the London Marathon
Louise Phillips and Lindsay Shepherd aka HypnoRunners are part of the OCA 2019 London Marathon team. As they gear up for April they share their experiences of training, fundraising and using their hypnosis skills to keep motivated!
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New NHS guidelines around the contraceptive pill
A story in The Independent this week has reported that many women who take the combined contraceptive pill believe that it is necessary to have a seven-day withdrawal bleed, despite evidence that this reduces its efficacy.
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"The walk had a really positive impact on the people left devastated by her loss"
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"As my mom had had both breast and ovarian cancer, her oncologist discussed the possibility of her carrying a BRCA gene mutation"
Shortly before turning 30, Lauren Garreau found out she carried a BRCA2 genetic mutation. She talks about her family history of cancer and navigating life with a new perspective.
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Women V Cancer 2018: A memory in memory
After taking part in Women V Cancer Ride the Night 2018, Jenny wrote a poem about her experience, paying tribute to a dear friend and colleague.
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"When we are well we don't think about time wasted but when that time is threatened it makes you reassess what is important."
Glenys Waters was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2015. She explains how the positive mental and physical impact of running and being a part of the parkrun community has helped her to remain optimistic and enjoy the best quality of life possible in the time she has left.
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Our 2018 highlights!
From raising thousands for a screening appeal to our best marathon year yet, read some of Ovarian Cancer Action's charity highlights for 2018. -
"You never expect in your wildest dreams to be told that your child has cancer"
A diagnosis of cancer is a family experience that changes the lives of all its members, bringing an immense amount of stress and many challenging situations. Pauline tells us about the impact her daughter Suzie's diagnosis had on their family and of their hopes for a better future for women like Suzie.
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Law Society of Scotland Charity of the Year Partnership
The Law Society of Scotland celebrated a successful charity of the year partnership with Ovarian Cancer Action at their offices in Edinburgh earlier this month, raising an incredible £8669 in memory of much-missed colleague Jeune Robertson, who sadly passed away from the disease last year.
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"I was taking on the challenge not only for myself but for a better, healthier future for others like me"
Suzie was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2017, aged 25. Determined not to let her diagnosis stop her from achieving big things, she has since gone on to run the London marathon and take part in Prudential RideLondon. She shares her experience and her advice for cyclists taking part in London to Oxford next May.
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Ovarian cancer debate to take place in the House of Commons
A debate on ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment is going to take place in the House of Commons on 30th October 2018 at 9:30 am and we need your help to get as many MPs to attend as possible.
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"Mum loved pink lipsticks and could never resist buying another shade"
After losing her beloved mum Mary to ovarian cancer in 2009, Jackie Abbott decided to hold a fundraising event in her memory, inspired by Mary's love of pink lipstick! Now in its 7th year, Pink Night has raised over £5,000 for Ovarian Cancer Action. Jackie shares her story.
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"Their generous legacy will now enable research into the diagnosis and treatment of the disease to continue moving forwards"
After losing his wife Linda to ovarian cancer in 2017, Graham Atkinson made the decision to leave a gift to Ovarian Cancer Action in his will. The Atkinsons’ close friend and executor of their will, Jim Edwards, shares their story.