Lynne talks about how crafts have helped her to cope with her diagnosis and the added stress of lockdown. She shares her advice for others during this time. Read more
One of our members Adele shares her story in this short film for World Ovarian Cancer Day. Read more
Adele talks about how she has rediscovered her love of painting during lockdown and shares her advice for others during this time. Read more
There are things you can do day to day to manage the symptoms of lymphoedema. Read more
The purpose of massage for lymphoedema is to help the accumulated fluid to drain. Read more
The aim of most lymphoedema management is to help the lymph to circulate. One of the main ways of doing this is compressing the affected area. Read more
In this first post we’ll give an overview of what lymphoedema is, why you might get it when you have ovarian cancer and how to find a therapist. Read more
Ovacome CEO Victoria Clare shares her thoughts on some of our wonderful collaborations with other charities. Read more
In this last post in our series on stomas, we’ll be looking at surgery to reverse a stoma and what happens after the operation. Read more
Travelling with a stoma involves some planning and preparation to help the trip to go smoothly. Read more
In the second of two blog posts, Diane shares some of her personal advice for planning Christmas Day when either you or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer. Read more
In the first of two blog posts, Diane talks about some of challenges that Christmas can bring for those living with long-term or incurable illness. She shares her experiences of Christmas since her diagnosis five years ago. Read more