Treatments

Standard treatments

Ovarian cancer is treated using surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible. Chemotherapy should then kill any remaining cells. Read more

New treatments

The newest treatments to become available for ovarian cancer are used for recurrent cancers. Read more

Latest

Research suggests acupuncture can help with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a common side effect of taxol chemotherapy, and a less common side effect of carboplatin, both used to treat ovarian cancer.

Immune discovery 'may treat all cancer'

Researchers at Cardiff University have discovered a part of our immune system which could be used to treat all cancers, including ovarian cancer.

London Health and Wellbeing Day

Ovacome Health and Wellbeing Days focus on different aspects of living with ovarian cancer and aim to provide you with practical tools and advice.

Travelling with a stoma

Travelling with a stoma involves some planning and preparation to help the trip to go smoothly.

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.

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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Support line

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

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.