Early trials of cancer vaccine include promising results for one woman with ovarian cancer

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Ovacome Ovarian Cancer Support Group

The new Ovacome Ovarian Cancer Support Group is for all women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Belly Dancing Afternoon

Fleur Estelle, who led the belly dancing workshop at our Health and Wellbeing Day, will kindly be hosting a belly dancing afternoon for Ovacome.
Trial for the drug CT900 which targets ovarian cancer cells expanded into a larger trial

The drug could be suitable for women with ovarian cancer for whom chemotherapy has failed, and whose tumours have high levels of the alpha-folate receptor on the surface of cancer cells.
Avoiding late diagnosis in ovarian (ALDO) cancer for BRCA mutation carriers

by Dr Adam Rosenthal, Consultant Gynaecologist at UCLH and Clinical Director for the ALDO project

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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.
Help Sara to make a real difference

I'm raising money for Ovacome, who provide support and information to those affected by ovarian cancer. They also raise awareness of this disease. This cause means a lot to me, and I hope that you'll consider contributing towards their work.
Download our ovarian cancer resources

Ovacome's downloadable resources and information about ovarian cancer.
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.
Who we are

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

My Ovacome is an online community for 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.
Raise awareness

Could you help more women learn the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer?
Support line

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