Having Jewish ancestry may put you at a greater risk of developing certain cancers due to increased risk of having certain gene changes, such as those which occur on BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genes. In this webinar Lisa Steele talks about the new Jewish NHS England testing programme. Read more
As a charity dedicated to uplifting anyone affected by ovarian cancer, we feel we must minimise our environmental footprint and contribute to the fight against climate change. Read more
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence have published a new guideline which increases the availability of genetic testing for people with ovarian cancer and their families. Read more about the changes and what that might mean for you. Read more
This week we would like to congratulate Craig McMurrough MBA and Dr Sarah Fritchley (Temple) who have received Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Points of Light award for their remarkable fundraising efforts (over £70,000 raised) and contributions to the ovarian cancer community. Read more
On 6th February, Ovacome members Sue and Hilary shared their experiences on ovarian cancer, gene changes and genetic testing. Read a summary of the event, and find out about the next member-led webinar for your diary. Read more
NHS England have announced that anyone aged 18 or over who has at least one Jewish grandparent will be eligible for genetic screening to see whether Read more
On 22 January, two Ovacome members Linda and Gill led a webinar talking about their experiences of being diagnosed with rarer ovarian cancers. Read a summary of the event, and find out about the next member-led webinar for your diary. Read more
You asked us to provide more face-to-face events in 2024 and we are now able to announce our programme so far, with more events on the way. Find out more and book onto your nearest event. Read more
On Saturday 25 November 2023 the Ovacome community came together for a day filled with sessions about looking after your health and wellbeing, both during and after treatment as we continue to return to face to face events post pandemic. Read more
Clé de Peau Beauté and Guards Polo Club confirm support for leading ovarian cancer charity. Read more
We are delighted to announce that we have made the shortlist for this year’s Charity Awards, the longest-running and most prestigious awards scheme in the charity sector. Read more
Today, along with 53 cancer charities, we speak with #OneCancerVoice and publish 10 tests that Sajid Javid’s new 10-year Cancer Plan must meet if it is to be successful…. Read more