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You Decide what 'C' Stands For, by Sarah Davies

You Decide what 'C' Stands For, by Sarah Davies

Sarah Davies is the author of You Decide What 'C' Stands For, a book written about her experience of her mother's ovarian cancer diagnosis. She shares with Ovacome what writing the book has meant to her. Read more

Posted to: Ovacome Blog

Published: 15th February, 2021

Author: Alice Keane

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Working with the Yemeni Community Association to raise awareness

Working with the Yemeni Community Association to raise awareness

We speak to Ameena, who has worked closely with Ovacome to produce ovarian cancer resources in Arabic. Read more

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Published: 15th December, 2020

Author: Alice Keane

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Our West Midlands hub is growing!

Our West Midlands hub is growing!

We will be expanding our West Midlands support services and working to support those impacted by COVID. Read more

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Published: 12th August, 2020

Author: Alice Keane

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"Learning a new skill gave me something to focus on, and helped my confidence grow."

Lynne talks about how crafts have helped her to cope with her ovarian cancer diagnosis and the added stress of lockdown. Read more

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Published: 15th June, 2020

Updated: 10th September, 2020

Author: Alice Keane

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Adele's story for World Ovarian Cancer Day

Adele's story for World Ovarian Cancer Day

One of our members Adele shares her story in this short film for World Ovarian Cancer Day. Read more

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Published: 19th May, 2020

Updated: 25th May, 2020

Author: Alice Keane

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"It doesn’t matter what it looks like, if you’re enjoying creating it, just keep on going."

Adele talks about how she has rediscovered her love of painting during lockdown and shares her advice for others during this time. Read more

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Published: 24th April, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2020

Comments: 3

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Exercise, skincare and lifestyle for people with lymphoedema

Exercise, skincare and lifestyle for people with lymphoedema

There are things you can do day to day to manage the symptoms of lymphoedema. Read more

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Published: 3rd March, 2020

Updated: 22nd June, 2020

Author: Alice Keane

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Lymphoedema massage and manual drainage

Lymphoedema massage and manual drainage

The purpose of massage for lymphoedema is to help the accumulated fluid to drain. Read more

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Published: 3rd March, 2020

Author: Alice Keane

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Compression garments and bandages for lymphoedema

Compression garments and bandages for lymphoedema

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

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Published: 3rd March, 2020

Author: Alice Keane

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What is lymphoedema?

What is lymphoedema?

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

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Published: 3rd March, 2020

Author: Alice Keane

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Working together for better outcomes

Working together for better outcomes

Ovacome CEO Victoria Clare shares her thoughts on some of our wonderful collaborations with other charities. Read more

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Published: 6th February, 2020

Updated: 10th February, 2020

Author: Alice Keane

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Stoma reversal

Stoma reversal

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

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Published: 4th February, 2020

Author: Alice Keane

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    I’m raising money for Ovacome, who support people living with ovarian cancer and their loved ones. This cause means a lot to me and I hope that you’ll consider supporting their work in any way that you can.

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    I’m raising money for Ovacome, who support people living with ovarian cancer and their loved ones. This cause means a lot to me and I hope that you’ll consider supporting their work in any way that you can. https://www.ovacome.org.uk/Appeals/Post

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