Ovarian Cancer News
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.
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.
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
.
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.
