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Thank you for your RSVP

… Thank you, your RSVP for our Supporter Reception in Manchester has been received. We look … or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing legacies@targetovariancancer.org.uk.      Thank you. … Thank you. Your RSVP for our Supporter Reception in …

Thank you for joining us for 'Ovarian cancer and your finances'

… Thank you for registering to join our online session. You will receive an email with … how to join. If you have any other questions please contact us at info@targetovariancancer.org.uk . If you'd like to hear about upcoming events, please keep an eye on …

Thank you for joining us

… Thank you for registering to join our online session. You'll receive an email with … how to join. If you have any other questions please contact us at info@targetovariancancer.org.uk . If you'd like to hear about upcoming events, please keep an eye on …

Campaign on coronavirus

… pandemic has had a huge impact on the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer and the support available to women living with the disease.  During the first … was in limbo. I didn’t know what was coming next. I couldn't go into the hospital because it was too risky. I was left not knowing if I needed further treatment at this …

Seated woman reading Target Ovarian Cancer information guide

Symptoms of ovarian cancer

… Knowing the symptoms of ovarian cancer could save your life. Our video tells you more about the symptoms to look out … you, it's important that you contact your GP. It's unlikely that your symptoms are caused by a serious problem but it's important to get checked out, even if they're …

Caroline and her husband Ralph when they were younger sitting on a sofa smiling at each other

National Grief Awareness Week - Zoe and Caroline's story

… had only been retired for a couple of years when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 64 in February 2016. Sadly, she passed away in March 2018. … December 2016 we were told she carried the BRCA2 gene, which had more than likely caused the cancer.   This was another devastating blow and a surprise as there was …

Two women reading a Target Ovarian Cancer guide in a hospital

Ovarian cancer risk

… Each year 7,400 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the UK. The risk of developing ovarian cancer in the general population is … Some risks are linked with more than one cancer.  There are a number of possible causes of ovarian cancer but these aren’t yet fully understood. The most important …

Obesity and ovarian cancer

… Risk factors connected to cancer are sometimes exaggerated in the media and public campaigns, and recently, … science? In their recent campaign, Cancer Research UK is highlighting obesity as a cause of various cancers, including ovarian, and says that obesity is “the UK’s …

Gillian smiling holding her baby great nephew

Gillian and Catherine's story

… a number of health complications throughout her life. We had heard of ovarian cancer before, after losing Gillian’s cousin to the disease a few years prior. It … who is going through something similar today – hopefully it does just that. If you’ve been affected by this story and would like to speak to a specialist nurse, …