On this page you'll find recordings from a number of our sessions which discuss the latest advances in ovarian cancer treatment and research, as well as advice for managing aspects of living with a diagnosis.
Attending our webinars live gives you the chance to ask our experts your questions. Browse our upcoming events here.
You can view further webinars here: Ovacome : Expert webinars or see the full range of our webinar content by visiting our YouTube page www.youtube.com/@OvacomeCharity.
If you have questions about any of the topics discussed below, get in touch with our support team on 0800 008 7054 or by emailing support@ovacome.org.uk (Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm).
Rarer types of ovarian cancer
The genomics of rare ovarian cancers
In this webinar, we discuss the genomics of rare ovarian cancers. This webinar is led by Dr Terri McVeigh, a Consultant Oncogeneticist at The Royal Marsden.
Rarer subtypes of ovarian cancer
In this webinar Ovacome is joined by Professor Charlie Gourley, Chair of Medical Oncology and Honorary Consultant in Medical Oncology at the University of Edinburgh. Professor Gourley discusses the rarer subtypes of ovarian cancer and the latest research. Previously ovarian cancer treatment strategies have treated all ovarian cancers the same way. It is now clear that ovarian cancer is not one but many different diseases and that they cannot be treated in the same way. This webinar focuses on subtypes such as low grade serous, clear cell and mucinous and how this is offering new clinical trial opportunities for patients.
Borderline ovarian tumours
What are borderline ovarian tumours?
Professor Mona El-Bahrawy explains borderline ovarian tumours, describing what they are, and why they are so called. The session gives an overview of the principles of the diagnosis and management of these tumours, the challenges faced by patients and doctors, and ongoing research.
Germ cell ovarian tumours
Understanding germ cell ovarian tumours
This Ovacome webinar with Professor Michelle Lockley, gives an overview of the diagnosis and management of germ cell tumours, as well as ongoing research into this rarer type of ovarian cancer.
Type of treatment
Surgery
Update in surgery for ovarian cancer
Dr Michelle MacKintosh gave a presentation on updates in surgery options for ovarian cancer at our 2025 Manchester Health and Wellbeing Day.
Ovarian cancer surgery and stoma care
Barbara Milleret, Senior Clinical Team Leader with Salts Healthcare covers a range of topics, common stoma problems and possible ideas to help resolve them, the impact of not having preoperative siting before surgery and lots more. Barbara Milleret has been a stoma nurse for 20 years. Her background is surgical nursing, specifically colorectal surgery including stoma care.
Chemotherapy
Hair after chemo, a Look Good Feel Better tutorial
In this video tutorial, the Look Good Feel Better team offer advice around haircare after chemotherapy, designed to help those who are undergoing cancer treatment.
You and your relationships
Talking to family and friends
Talking to family and friends about inherited risk with ovarian cancer
A webinar with Vishakha Tripathi, consultant genetic counsellor at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Recorded in May 2024.
Supporting someone with an ovarian cancer diagnosis
Rafal Szaniawsk talks about supporting someone with an ovarian cancer diagnosis. Cancer diagnosis is a life changing moment for the person diagnosed but it also impacts those closest to them - their family, their friends, their colleagues. In this webinar, we will explore some practical and empowering ways of supporting those diagnosed with ovarian cancer as we partner them in their journey through diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. Rafal is an accredited coach helping people live, work and lead better. But more importantly, he is also the son of someone with ovarian cancer.
Talking to children about an incurable diagnosis
This Ovacome webinar with Kate Wells, Family Support Service Lead at the Ruth Strauss Foundation (RSF), deals with talking to children about an incurable diagnosis.
Further support with talking to your friends and family is available here.
Ovarian cancer and your sex life
Sex and intimate health after treatment
Samantha Evans, sexual health expert and founder of Jo Divine, talks us through some of the changes that people commonly experience after treatment for ovarian cancer, or risk-reducing gynaecological surgery. She answers questions from our community and provides practical tips and advice around sex and intimate health.
Sex
In this webinar, clinical nurse specialist and psychosexual therapist Julia Pugh joins Ovacome to discuss the impact of an ovarian cancer diagnosis on sex and intimacy, both for those diagnosed and their partners.
Visit our ovarian cancer and your sex life information page here.
Fertility
Fertility choices after a diagnosis of ovarian cancer
In this webinar Dr Palinska-Rudzka, consultant gynaecologist and an accredited sub-specialist in Reproductive Medicine at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and Dr Kitson, Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Gynae-oncologist at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, cover options for fertility preservation after a diagnosis of ovarian cancer and alternative ways to start a family if fertility preservation is not advised.
Further information about fertility is available here.
Taking care of yourself
Webinars to support you in managing some of the side effects of your treatment and diagnosis.
Managing anxiety
Active breathing for wellbeing
A session led by Voices of Hope charity, and ABC tutor Vivienne. Through controlled breath work and creative exercises, the Active Breathing Course (ABC) is tailored to support recovery and long term wellbeing. Recorded in November 2025.
The emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis
Experienced BACP Accredited Counsellor, Lynn Ash, gives a presentation at Ovacome's 2025 Manchester HWB Day on ‘The emotional impacts of a cancer diagnosis'.
Managing uncertainty
Novelette Aldred speaks about how to cope with the various areas of uncertainty that a cancer diagnosis can bring, as well as how to cope with other times of uncertainty that occur throughout life’s journey. Novelette is a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Building a toolkit for resilience
Accredited Mindset & Wellbeing coach Dee Williams shares real-world techniques that can be deployed in the moment to help manage fear, anxiety and overwhelm, as well as cultivating calm, clarity and control. This is a session for both those with a diagnosis and also those walking the path with them. By the end of the session you will have an array of tools and techniques to choose from that will be yours to use whenever you need them.
Find more information about understanding and coping with anxiety here.
Managing fatigue
Managing fatigue after an ovarian cancer diagnosis
Maria Denise Pessoa Silva is Associate Lead for Therapies and Professional Lead for Occupational Therapy at the Royal Marsden Hospital. Denise spoke at Ovacome's London Health and Wellbeing Day in March 2023 and shared some key strategies and tools for managing cancer-related fatigue.
Q&A on managing cancer-related fatigue
Maria Denise Pessoa Silva is Associate Lead for Therapies and Professional Lead for Occupational Therapy at the Royal Marsden Hospital. In this Q&A interview, we put our community's questions to Denise: What causes cancer-related fatigue? How is cancer-related fatigue different from normal tiredness? How long does cancer-related fatigue last? What three piece of key advice would you give to someone who is struggling with cancer-related fatigue?
Find more information about the causes of fatigue, and strategies to manage it here.
Surgical menopause
Managing menopause post treatment using non hormonal approaches
In this Ovacome webinar, Laura Jarvis and Julia Pugh speak about managing menopause post-treatment using non-hormonal approaches.
Menopause: A dietitian's guide on nutrition, myths and more
In this webinar Selin Aydan Ramadan, a qualified women’s health dietitian, will address your biggest questions, the myths around menopause, how to find reliable information, and more.
Learn more about surgical menopause by visiting our information page here.
Living your life
Webinars to support you to carry on with important aspects of your lives.
Travelling abroad
Travel insurance after an ovarian cancer diagnosis
Fiona Macrae gives tips and points to be aware of when buying travel insurance after an ovarian cancer diagnosis. Fiona Macrae is a professional insurance broker with over 20 years' experience. Following her own diagnosis, she founded InsuranceWith in 2010 with the aim of providing affordable travel insurance for people with medical conditions.
Find more information about travelling abroad here.
Exercise during and after treatment
Restoring your pelvic floor
A practical exercise workshop and Q&A with clinical exercise specialist Sarah Russell. Recorded in May 2025. If you’re experiencing pain, incontinence, prolapse or a change in your pelvic floor function/symptoms after surgery, this workshop is for you.
Overcoming doubts around exercise
Clinical exercise specialist Sarah Russell discusses some of the common worries and hesitations that many people experience when considering exercise during and after cancer treatment. She talks through the benefits of movement, which can help to promote recovery after surgery and/or chemotherapy treatment.
Excerising with a stoma
In this beginner class, cancer exercise specialist Lizzy Davis demonstrates exercises that are suitable for those who have a stoma as a result of their ovarian cancer surgery. This session is designed to support those living with a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy.
Find further exercise webinars here.
Ovarian cancer and genetic risk
Talking to family and friends about inherited risk with ovarian cancer
A webinar with Vishakha Tripathi, consultant genetic counsellor at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Recorded in May 2024.
Genetic testing
Dr Terri McVeigh is a consultant clinical geneticist specializing in cancer genetics. Dr McVeigh has a special interest in clinical education, the application of genomic testing to direct cancer treatment and cancer credisposition in children, adolescents and adults (syndromic and non-syndromic). In this webinar, Dr McVeigh discusses NHS genetic testing, including Lynch syndrome, and provides an explanation around molecular profiling. She guides us through a general overview of the genetic basis of ovarian cancer – including tumour and hereditary genetics and the type of genetic testing offered to newly diagnosed patients, as well as implications for treatment.
Find more information about genetic risk and genetic testing.
