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… care nurse or hospice nurse. Their goal is to help you feel as well as you can by improving and maintaining the quality of your life.     These are some common symptoms that those with incurable ovarian cancer experience.   Fatigue Fatigue isn’t just a question of feeling quite tired but actually feeling exhausted most of the time. This may be because of something that can be reversed such as anaemia (low levels of health red …

… On this page: How do variants in genes cause cancer? What are the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes? What other genetic variants put me …

… each other and allows them to move smoothly when you’re active.  Primary peritoneal cancer is a type of cancer that starts growing in the peritoneum. It can start in … cancer is very similar to  epithelial ovarian cancer . Both types of cancer:  can cause similar symptoms, in particular ascites – a large build-up of fluid in the …

… study, researchers want to test a new blood test that they have developed which can tell doctors if a person is responding to the drug bevacizumab. Bevacizumab is a … that makes blood vessels. This growth factor is called VEGF. By blocking VEGF, some cancers in some patients can be starved of food and oxygen. This stops them growing … extra blood samples from women who are going to have treatment with bevacizumab. If you agree to take part in this study, you'll need to: have your urine and blood …

… We’re excited to be working with NHS England, Cancer 52, Ovacome and Wellbeing of Woman to support NHS England’s Help Us Help You … Midlands, with a series of awareness events across January and February.  Why? Because we know only one in five* can name bloating as a key symptom of ovarian cancer …

… On this page: What is a genetic variant? What's meant by hereditary ovarian cancer? What should I consider if I have hereditary ovarian cancer? How do I know if … If you have a diagnosis of ovarian cancer, it's a common reaction to wonder what caused it, or worry that other family members may be at risk. Cancer is a common …

… You may have been fortunate enough to meet a woman living with ovarian cancer during …

… You may have noticed that today, Target Ovarian Cancer looks a bit different. We've updated our logo and our visual style. We hope … of people affected by and working in ovarian cancer.   But there are so many causes and issues vying for the public's attention. Our communications need to stand …

… On this page: Common eating problems Diet and cancer videos Diet and nutrition information sheet More support and information … you to poo. Some  chemotherapy drugs , anti-sickness medicines and painkillers can cause constipation or make it worse. If you have constipation there are some simple …

… There are lots of different ways for you to get the support you need, when you need it. Support line If you need more … events Our digital events allow you to meet other people affected by ovarian cancer virtually and get face-to-face support. Local support Find out about the …