We’ve recently launched new services and information to support people living with ovarian cancer. These include animations to explain genetic testing, new peer-to-peer support groups launching across England, and upcoming digital events.
We also held a focus group with members of our community to help plan a support group for those with non-curative disease.
Genetics animations
We’ve newly published two short animations about genetics and ovarian cancer. They help to explain genetic testing, which can be complex and changes quickly as new research and guidelines are published.
To develop the new multimedia, we held a focus group with members from our OvarView panel. Following the discussion, we developed animations about:
The animated videos were co-created with the group who attended the focus group. They shared their input throughout the process reviewing the script and the draft animations.
The information is presented very well. It was so clear to understand and all the technical details were explained easily. These are really brilliant videos, and I wish they'd been available during my own genetic testing journey.
Catch up on our recent support events
We’ve loved seeing so many of you at our digital support events this year, but we know that some people can't always make it. Watch back on demand to hear the latest advice from the experts, with our recent events:
- Living alongside uncertainty: a conversation with Dr Clare Jacobson and Dr Zainab Noor
- Ask the Experts: ovarian cancer and clinical trials
- The Highlights Collection: living well with ovarian cancer
- Empower Hour: Volunteering with Target Ovarian Cancer
- Managing fatigue: a conversation with Dr Anne Johnson
You can also explore our full collection of information and wellbeing events at a time that suits you on our YouTube channel.
Keep an eye out for upcoming events – our website is updated regularly!
We also share more information about our events in the Ovarian Cancer Community. Not a member yet? Join today to connect with others affected by ovarian cancer.
Let’s Connect: Target Ovarian Cancer communities
Let’s Connect ovarian cancer support groups are an opportunity to connect with others diagnosed with ovarian cancer in regular, supportive, face-to-face meetings. They are supported by trained volunteers.
We currently have peer support groups in the following locations:
- Harrogate
- Leeds
- Leicester
- King’s Lynn
- Derby
- Stoke-on-Trent (starting November)
- London (starting November).
We're also setting up further support groups in Manchester, Liverpool, Mansfield (Notts), Newark / Lincoln and York.
Pop-up Connections are opportunities to meet up with others affected by ovarian cancer in your local community. They are open to those with a diagnosis as well as family and friends:
Coming soon: Pop-up events in London, Liverpool and Manchester.
Find out more about Let’s Connect: Target Ovarian Cancer communities
Please email [email protected] if you would like to attend a group or find out more.
Incurable ovarian cancer support group
We recently held a focus group to plan what a support group might look like for those with an incurable diagnosis. 7 people with lived experience of incurable ovarian cancer shared their thoughts about what might be helpful but also some of the challenges facing this group and gave us lots to think about.
The group offered to work with us as we move forward with our plans which is fantastic, and we're very grateful for their support. We hope to be able to share more information about this group in the coming weeks.
