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A younger woman's guide to ovarian cancer

Information on treatment, relationships, fertility and early menopause. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2018

Updated: 7th October, 2019

Author: Alice Keane

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  • Last Christmas? (part 2)

    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.

  • Last Christmas? (part 1)

    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.

  • Members Day 2020

    Join us for Ovacome's 16th annual Members Day and hear from some of the current leading experts in the field of ovarian cancer.

  • West Midlands Hub Launch Afternoon Tea

    Join us to celebrate the launch of our West Midlands hub!

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  • Symptoms of ovarian cancer

    Recognise the B.E.A.T. signs of ovarian cancer.

  • Symptom Diary

    Our B.E.A.T. symptom diary will help record your symptoms so that you can discuss how you are feeling with your GP.

  • Just diagnosed?

    When you are first diagnosed with ovarian cancer it is only natural to feel frightened and worried about the future. Some women want to find out as much as possible about the disease as soon as they can; others prefer to seek information at a gentler pace.

  • We provide vital support and raise awareness

    Ovacome is a national UK ovarian cancer charity focussed on providing support to anyone affected by ovarian cancer.

  • Testing for the BRCA gene fault

    A family history of breast, or ovarian and some other cancers can suggest that a faulty gene is being inherited through generations. This gene mutation increases the risk of developing certain cancers, including ovarian.

  • My Ovacome Forum

    My Ovacome is an online community for anyone affected by ovarian cancer.

  • Raise awareness

    Could you help more people learn the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer?

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  • Help Meeta to make a real difference

    I'm raising money for Ovacome, who provide support and information to those affected by ovarian cancer. This cause means a lot to me, and I hope that you'll consider contributing towards their work.

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    The Ovacome Support Service is available Monday-Friday 10am-5pm.

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