We provide vital support and raise awareness

Ovacome is the national UK ovarian cancer charity focused on providing support to anyone affected by ovarian cancer. This includes women who have either been diagnosed with the disease or think that they might be at risk, as well as their friends and family and healthcare professionals.

We are a strong community of many thousands of people, all working together with the aim of reducing isolation, sharing information, promoting knowledge and supporting anyone affected by ovarian cancer.

We have just under 4,000 members and each year we support around 18,000 people.

We provide a range of support services, including:

a telephone support line
a 24 hour online forum
face to face support groups
email support and an instant chat service
leaflets, resources and a newsletter, all packed with information that women with ovarian cancer need

We also run a highly successful UK Survivors Teaching Students programme, giving presentations and educating student nurses, doctors and specialists on signs, symptoms and experiences of women with ovarian cancer. We are the European representatives of this programme, which began in the United States.

Ovacome campaigns to help women and health professionals to recognise the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and for high quality care and treatment to be available to all.

We run events and provide opportunities for those affected by the disease to get together and share their experiences.

We are not a campaign group or a research charity; we maintain a clear focus on support. Whether you would like to speak to us anonymously or face to face, we are here to support you in your times of need and we are committed to doing so in as many ways as possible.

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.

The Ovacome 2020 Consultation

Every other year we undertake a consultation with those who have used our ovarian cancer services, our supporters and healthcare professionals.
We are a community for anyone affected by ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cancer in women

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