Ovacome has joined with 50 cancer charities, as part of the One Cancer Voice group, to send a united message ahead of the upcoming Comprehensive Spending Review. Read more
The NHS has launched a national COVID Cancer Antibody Survey to assess antibody responses to the COVID-19 vaccines among cancer patients and is calling on cancer patients to sign up. Read more
This year, Ovacome member Allyson has taken on the challenge to walk 1000 miles to raise money for our ovarian cancer support services. Join her Walk With Me club to raise awareness and feel the benefits of walking. Read more
40 charities and organisations have written an open letter, urging the public to help keep vulnerable people safe as restrictions ease. Read more
After nominating Ovacome for a BBC Radio 4 award, Jo was invited to attend a small, socially distanced ceremony. With help from her hospital team, Jo was able to attend, along with her husband and son. She shares how the evening went... Read more
In this post we talk to Holly, Ovacome's Communications and Engagement Officer and London Marathon Runner. Read more
Have your hospital outpatient appointments switched to telephone or video consultations? Are you seeing your cancer team regularly by this method? How do you feel about this? Read more
Gill, who attends the Ovacome Friday Afternoon Chat and Q&A, wrote this poem about her experience of the group and the friends that she's made. Read more
We’re looking at some of the different approaches to the management of cancer symptoms and side effects of treatment. We’ll look more closely at food and drink in the context of symptom management. Read more
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recently approved the drugs olaparib plus bevacizumab (Avastin) for use within the Cancer Drugs Fund (CDF). Read more
If you were born with ovaries, then it’s important to be aware of your risk of ovarian cancer. This blog post explains the signs and symptoms, has tips for planning for GP appointments, and explains possible risk factors. Read more
In this series, Ovacome member Katie shares the experiences of those who have supported her through her ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment. Read more