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  1. Get involved
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Raise awareness

B E.A.T.

B E.A.T.

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

Published: 4th August, 2015

Updated: 12th January, 2021

Author: Alice Keane

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How to contact your MP

How to contact your MP

Join us in raising the profile of ovarian cancer by contacting your local MP, asking them to help us to improve outcomes. Read more

Published: 13th June, 2018

Updated: 12th January, 2021

Author:

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Survivors Teaching Students

Survivors Teaching Students

STS is an innovative volunteer project in which people with ovarian cancer educate clinical students about the signs and symptoms. Read more

Published: 13th June, 2018

Updated: 12th January, 2021

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  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Raise awareness
Ovacome at Work

Ovacome at Work

Ovacome at Work is an awareness initiative for employers who want to educate their staff about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer through workplace talks. Read more

Published: 15th May, 2019

Updated: 12th January, 2021

Author: Alice Keane

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  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Raise awareness
BRCA awareness

BRCA awareness

Campaign with us to raise awareness of hereditary cancers and BRCA genetic testing. Read more

Published: 12th July, 2019

Updated: 12th January, 2021

Author: Alice Keane

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Public collections

Public collections

If you'd like to help us raise vital funds for our services and awareness of ovarian cancer, you can volunteer at one of our public collections. Read more

Published: 12th March, 2020

Updated: 12th January, 2021

Author: Alice Keane

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  • 2020 Joint runner up

    2020 Joint runner up

    Read our joint runner up entry from the 2020 Ovacome Writing Competition: 'Fresh Air' by Laura Williams.

  • 2020 Joint runner up

    2020 Joint runner up

    Read our joint runner up entry from the 2020 Ovacome Writing Competition: 'Holiday Snaps' by Hazell Ward.

  • Help Dave 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.

  • 2020 Winner

    2020 Winner

    Read the winning entry from the 2020 Ovacome Writing Competition: 'How I spent my weekend' by Anita Gait.

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  • Symptoms of ovarian cancer

    Symptoms of ovarian cancer

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

  • Symptom Diary

    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.

  • Newly diagnosed

    Newly diagnosed

    Information and resources for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

  • We provide vital support and raise awareness

    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

    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.

  • My Ovacome Forum

    My Ovacome Forum

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

  • Staff

    Staff

    Meet the team who work to provide our ovarian cancer support services an build a strong community for those affected by the disease.

  • Support line

    Support line

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

  • Rachel

    Rachel

    Rachel was diagnosed with stage 3c ovarian cancer in 2012. She was 38 and had just given birth to her second daughter.

  • Join our online forum

    Join our online forum

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

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