Volunteering opportunities

Marketing and Communications Trustee

We are seeking to appoint a new Trustee with experience of Marketing and Communications. Read more

Survivors Teaching Students

STS is a practical and innovative volunteer project in which women with ovarian cancer educate clinical students and work towards ending the problem of late diagnosis. Read more

Raise awareness

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

Graphic Design Volunteer

Following our recent rebranding, we are looking for a Graphic Design Assistant to join our office for a few hours on a voluntary basis, to help us to redesign our information materials. Read more

LGBTQ+ ovarian cancer focus group

Work with us to challenge discrepancies in cancer care for the LGBT community and to ensure that all our ovarian cancer resources are informed and inclusive. Read more

Photography volunteer

We are looking for a volunteer photographer to help us update our merchandise photography. Read more

Latest

MRI tool that can diagnose difficult cases of ovarian cancer to be tested at 18 UK trusts

The new tool can identify cases of ovarian cancer which are difficult to diagnose using standard methods.

Help Paul to make a real difference

I'm raising money for Ovacome, who provide support and information to those affected by ovarian cancer.
I will be running both the London (April) and Edinburgh (May) marathons one month apart, in memory of 2 close family members taken too soon by this disease, and in hope that it doesnt impact anymore of our family.

My employer, Aviva, will match £ for £ up to £250. Any small amount you are able to contribute will be very much appreciated

Send Jane down the Catwalk!

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

Research suggests tumours give off 'signals' up to decades before they grow to be malignant

Researchers discovered that genetic mutations which fuel the growth of tumours often occur years before the cancer is discovered.

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.