The Ovarian
Cancer UK Consensus Statement has been developed following the first ever
meeting on ovarian cancer symptoms held at the Institute for Women’s Health
conference in April 2008. The meeting, organised by The Eve Appeal in
partnership with Ovacome, was attended by leading clinicians, researchers,
policy-makers, representatives from cancer charities and people affected by
ovarian cancer.
The aim of this
initiative is to provide a vital first step in the process of delivering the
most up to date evidence based guidance to UK health professionals and women on
which signs and symptoms to look out for, and what action to take. In addition to
setting out where there is agreement on evidence about signs and symptoms the
Consensus Statement highlights gaps in the available research in this area and
sets out further action that could be taken to improve our knowledge and
practice. The Consensus Statement has already informed a Department of Health
initiative to develop ovarian cancer key messages.
