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An important step forward
An incredible 12,421 of you signed our petition to fund a clinical audit of ovarian cancer — thank you. Marie-Claire Platt, Head of Campaigns at Ovarian Cancer Action, discusses the government's response and what comes next.
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Cannabis oil and ovarian cancer: the facts
Using cannabis oil as a means to treat or cure cancer is a topic of much online debate and the internet is full of people claiming that it has effectively helped to cure their cancer. We take a closer look at the evidence behind these claims.
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The sky's the limit: Anika takes the leap for Ovarian Cancer Action
This month, Anika Roob faced her fears and took part in a skydive for Ovarian Cancer Action. Ovarian cancer has had a devastating effect on Anika's family and she wanted to challenge herself and raise money to help fund research to protect future generations of women.
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"My story proves how important it is to have an understanding of your family history"
Jess, 24, discovered she was BRCA2+ after her father was contacted by a relative who had tested positive. She describes the ups-and-downs of the past year, and why she now feels empowered by knowing her genetic status.
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"Before I was told I was BRCA positive, I had very limited knowledge of what it was"
Andrea is 40, and mum to three girls. She recently discovered both she and her youngest daughter are BRCA2 positive.
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"Sarah was very lucky to have been diagnosed in the early stages"
Andy’s wife Sarah was diagnosed with stage 2 ovarian cancer in 2008. He shares their story to help raise awareness of the importance of early detection and to highlight why an ovarian cancer screening tool is so desperately needed.
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"One of the first things I wanted to do once I was in remission was to get fit again"
Keen cyclist Dominique was teaching English in Myanmar when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Now in remission, she explains why it has been so important to her to get back in the saddle.
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"Getting back to fitness has not been easy but I'm determined that I'll conquer this ride"
This time last year Rosie couldn't walk 1km without a rest, yet alone contemplate riding her bike, as she was just completing six cycles of chemotherapy for ovarian cancer. Now she is gearing up to take on Ride the Night for Women V Cancer.
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"Running a marathon is a fitting tribute to my strong, courageous mum"
Helen Witter ran the Manchester marathon on 8th April this year aged 61. It is the third time she has competed in the event. She tells us about her experience.
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OCAM 2018: We couldn't have done it without you!
March has come to an end and what a month it has been! Thank you to all of our wonderful supporters for taking action to help us get closer to our goal to raise £1 million to fund an ovarian cancer screening tool. Read on for some of our Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month highlights...
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Running for friendship: the road to the London Marathon
Liz is running the London Marathon this April as part of #TeamOCA. Undeterred by the recent snow, she tells us about her motivation behind running and fundraising for Ovarian Cancer Action
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"My wife, daughters and I decided that we should be open and honest with one another"
Paramjit’s wife Ravi was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2007, eventually losing her battle in May 2017. He shares his story to help raise awareness of the importance of early detection and to encourage women to be persistent with their GP if they are experiencing symptoms.
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"If we are to make a major difference in our fight against ovarian cancer we must develop a screening tool"
Your support means that Professor Ahmed Ahmed and his team at the University of Oxford have been able to make ground breaking discoveries in the early detection of ovarian cancer. This work could be the key to saving thousands of women’s lives every year. You can help fund research into the development of the world’s first screening tool for ovarian cancer by donating £10 today.
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Let's #PressforProgress in ovarian cancer survival
On International Women’s Day, Marie Claire Platt, our Head of Operations and Campaigns, tells us why we need to #PressforProgress in ovarian cancer survival.
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I'm a BRCA-carrier — should I have a hysterectomy?
A topic that comes up regularly amongst BRCA mutation carriers is whether it is necessary to have a full hysterectomy at the same time as having their ovaries and fallopian tubes removed. To get an expert view, we asked Mr Adam Rosenthal, Consultant Gynaecologist, UCLH to clear up the confusion.
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Ovarian Cancer Action launch 'Stolen Moments' campaign
March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and this year we have launched our Stolen Moments campaign, which aims to raise £1million to fund research into an ovarian cancer screening tool.
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Let's talk menopause
Menopause can be scary and bewildering. It’s a step into the unknown and especially so if you step into it far earlier than you’re meant to. Laura is slowly adjusting to the menopause and learning to deal with the symptoms and what it means to go through menopause as a young woman. Here she shares some of the things that have helped her on her journey so far.
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"This year’s walk is of special significance as it would have been Aleasha's 40th Birthday"
Rob Coan and his sons are currently preparing for their fourth Walk In Her Name event since he lost his wife Aleasha in January 2015 at the age of 36. He explains why the walk is so important to him and his family...
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"The news was devastating, but we tried to focus on the bright side"
In 2012, Louise's Mum went to the GP, thinking that she might have pulled her hip muscle doing housework. She was prescribed various pain medications and even had some physiotherapy, but nothing could shift the persistent achy feeling.
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"We shared tears, laughter and lots of stories"
Myfanwy has taken part in numerous Women V Cancer events over the last few years, enjoying unforgettable experiences and making lifelong friends along the way. Although the challenges have often seemed daunting, the strength and determination her mum showed during her cancer treatment has been a source of inspiration for Myfanwy.