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Avastin recieves approval to treat ovarian cancer

January 2012

Avastin® (bevacizumab) has received approval to treat ovarian cancer. It is the first new medicine for 15 years and has been shown to halts ovarian cancer for six months more than chemotherapy alone.

 

Ovarian Cancer Drug 'Heralds New Era Of Hope'

 

Louise Bayne, chief executive of the charity Ovacome said: "This heralds a new era of hope for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer, who have previously been faced with a devastating diagnosis plus a lack of innovative treatments. We are delighted that Avastin is now available to women across the country."

 

You can download the full press release on Avastin from pharmaceutical company Roche here (PDF).

 

You can watch Ovacome member Sue talk about her experience with Avastin on ITV's Daybreak here (about 1h in).

 

Listen to Louise Bayne and Sue talk about Avastin and ovarian cancer on BBC Sussex here (about 1h 52m in).

 

Listen to Dr Tim Perrin talk about Avastin on Woman's Hour here.

 

How a fluttery tummy could mean cancer

January 2012

Ovacome member Letitia Featherstone talks to The Express about her experience with ovarian cancer.

 

http://www.express.co.uk/features/view/294608/How-a-fluttery-tummy-could-mean-cancer

 

2nd Annual Cancer Care Congress

September 2011

27th -29th September
Royal College of Surgeons, London

www.cancercarecongress.com

 

Following 2010's congress which attracted over 200 attendees and more than 50 expert presenters, join the UK's leading cancer policy makers and practitioners at the 2nd Annual Cancer Care Congress 2011.

 

For the full agenda, visit www.cancercarecongress.com. Learn the latest innovations, challenges and policy repercussions in cancer care across the whole pathway of cancer from early diagnosis to end of life care. Discover in-depth analysis on the new commissioning process, a focus on clinical cancer drug research and details of the Cancer Drug Fund.

 

Hear from over 50 cancer care pioneers including:

 

  • Professor Sir Mike Richards, National Clinical Director for Cancer and End of Life Care, Department of Health
  • Dr David Gonzalez de Castro, Head of Molecular Diagnostics, The Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
  • Anthony Brzezicki, GP, South London NHS
  • Professor Adrian Newland CBE, Medical Director, North East London Cancer Network
  • Kate Caston, Director, East Midlands Specialised Commissioning Group
  • Jane Sykes, Acting Director of Nursing & Governance, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
  • Denis Remedios, Chair of the RCR Guidelines Working Party and Consultant Radiologist Northwick Park Hospital
  • Dr Jane Povey, Clinical Engagement Director Department of Health
  • Professor Peter Johnson, Chief Clinician, Cancer Research UK
  • Dr Chris Bradley, Consultant Medical Oncologist & Lead Clinician for Cancer Services, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NH Foundation Trust and Chair, Acute Oncology Group, Yorkshire Cancer Network

 

Download the current programme here.

 

**Please quote Ovacome's unique VIP code DIS-J102-OVA-25 when booking to claim 25% discount off the standard delegate fee. Call 0845 056 8299 or email cancercarecongress@emap.com to book**

 

Gene discovery to identify women with cancer risk

August 2011

Louise Bayne, CEO of Ovacome, comments in the Independent on the discovery of a single genetic fault in a gene that normally helps the body to repair its DNA, which increases a woman's risk of ovarian cancer six-fold:

 

"This new discovery is greatly welcomed by the ovarian cancer community, as it helps to unravel a little more of the complicated ovarian cancer story and offers hope for better treatments in the future."

 

Read more...

 

'My ongoing battle with ovarian cancer' (The Telegraph)

February 2011

On the eve of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Jane Kelly describes her battle to keep hope alive while, all around, specialists pile on the bad news.

 

Read more at The Telegraph.

 

 

Ovacome News

Holding Onto Hope photographic exhibition

January 2012

Come and support Ovacome at our Holding Onto Hope photographic exhibition at the Menier Gallery in London on the 1st & 3rd March.

 

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Click here to download the PDF flyer.

 

 

Volunteers wanted in Glasgow

January 2012

On 28th February this year we will be taking part in the Nursing in Practice event in Glasgow and we are looking for volunteers who are able to help us for the whole or part of the day. Local travel expenses and lunch will be paid.

 

For more information please contact Ruth Payne on 020 7299 6650 or at r.payne@ovacome.org.uk Wed - Fri.

 

Thanks!

 

Christmas Opening Hours

December 2011

The Ovacome office and support services will be closed over Christmas from 5pm on the 23rd December to 9am on the 3rd January

 

We would like to wish all our members, friends and supporters a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

 

 

Autumn/Winter 2011 Magazine

October 2011

The autumn/winter 2011 edition of the Ovacome magazine is now available to read or download here.

 

Can you help Ovacome with a survey?

October 2011

Ovacome is currently conducting a survey to see how we are perceieved by the users of our website and other services, and we would be grateful for your help in filling out a quick survey. We do not ask for your name and all responses are kept strictly confidential.

 

If you would like to help, please click here to take the survey.

 

Thank you for your help!

 

 

Ovacome younger women's ovarian cancer support group - October meeting

September 2011

Ovacome holds a regular support group for women under 45 at the Maggie's Centre in London, in the grounds of Charing Cross Hospital near Hammersmith tube station.

Meetings take place on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 6.30 - 8.30pm and offers speakers, support and the chance for discussion and connection with other young ovarian cancer patients.

October's speaker will be discussing the menopause.

You do not need to book a place, just turn up on the night or give Ovaconme a call on 0845 371 0554 and let us know you'll be coming. Partners and friends are welcome and refreshments will be provided.

 

Adidas Women's 5k 2011

July 2011

Registration is now open for the Adidas 5K women's challenge which takes place in Hyde Park on Sunday 11th September 2011.

 

Join the Ovacome team and walk or run the 5km and raise sponsorship money to help Ovacome to continue to support all those affected by ovarian cancer.

 

It costs £15 each (£5 of which is donated to Ovacome). Once registered, we will provide all the fundraising advice and support you might need, including t-shirts and tips on how to collect sponsorship.

 

To register, go to http://www.womenschallenge.co.uk/home and don't forget to choose Ovacome as your selected charity - or call Sonia on 020 7299 6654 for more details.

 

Younger Women's Support Group July Meeting

July 2011

We are pleased to announce that the third meeting of the younger women's group will be taking place on the Wednesday 6th July 6.30-8.30pm at Maggie's Centre West London.

 

Refreshments will be provided. Please call the Ovacome office on 0845 3710554 for further information.

 

 

Summer 2011 Magazine

June 2011

The summer 2011 edition of the Ovacome magazine is now available to read or download here.

 

Join our 2012 Olympic event!

June 2011

Interested in running the 2012 Olympic course in London to raise awareness of ovarian cancer or becoming an Olympic torch bearer for Ovacome?

 

Join our 2012 Olympic event!

 

 

Younger Women's Support Group

May 2011

We are pleased to announce that the second meeting of the younger women's group will be taking place on the Wednesday 1st June 6.30-8.30pm at Maggie's Centre West London.

 

Refreshments will be provided. Please call the Ovacome office on 0845 3710554 for further information.

 

 

 

Spring 2011 Magazine

March 2011

The spring 2011 edition of the Ovacome magazine is now available to read or download here

 

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Teal Tips for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2011

March 2011

Leading professional nailcare brand OPI has teamed up with Ovacome to launch Teal Tips: an initiative to encourage women to wear teal coloured nail polish and prompt awareness of the fourth most common cancer affecting women in the UK. OPI is donating £1 to Ovacome for each bottle of its Ski Teal We Drop shade it sells during March!

 

Click for more details.