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Read our latest updates from research breakthroughs to government actions to fundraising heroes.
Supporting doctors at the beginning of their career
We work towards a future where every woman with ovarian cancer has the earliest possible diagnosis, and the best chance of survival. Educating the medical professionals of today and tomorrow is a crucial part of this work.
Smear tests won't detect ovarian cancer
One in five women in the UK (22 per cent) mistakenly believes that a smear test (cervical screening) can detect ovarian cancer, according to research we carried out with YouGov.
What can soaps do for symptoms awareness?
The BBC’s EastEnders and Channel 5’s Neighbours are both featuring ovarian cancer storylines this year, and we’ve been keeping up as they unfold.
A decade of early diagnosis: understanding barriers, changing behaviour
Today we shared brand new research with the international cancer community of researchers, charities and policy organisations at Cancer Research UK’s Early Diagnosis Conference.
Raising awareness the fearless way
Stephen recently did a skydive in memory of his sister, who passed away earlier this year with ovarian cancer. He talks about his fundraising experience and why it was important to him to raise awareness along the way...
A very ambitious New Year resolution
Jennifer and her friend Lynsey ran a unique marathon this September, around the infamous Loch Ness. She tells us all about their training, motivation and why they’ve fundraised in memory of Gillian.
New data shows ovarian cancer often spotted too late for treatment
Target Ovarian Cancer has found that as many as one in every five women (20 per cent) in England is too ill to treat by the time they receive their ovarian cancer diagnosis, according to data released this week.
