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Claudia Winkleman presents our BBC Lifeline Appeal

… our work to raise awareness, fund research and support everyone affected by ovarian cancer: Support the appeal Watch and share  To do your bit, please watch and share: in this programme we transmit the biggest issues in ovarian cancer directly into the nation's homes. For 10 minutes, viewers will see how devastating a diagnosis of ovarian cancer can be, and how they can support us to help more women in future. Donations …

Development Board

… delivering philanthropic gifts, helping us towards our goal of doubling ovarian cancer survival by 2050. The Board members are experts in business, finance and … charities. Board members Joanna Barker MBE (Chair) Joanna founded Target Ovarian Cancer in 2008, and has over 30 years' experience in business and finance. Joanna's mother and sister died from ovarian cancer in 2005. She is a lay member of the Council of the University of Durham, …

For researchers

… innovative translational research that takes strides towards a cure for ovarian cancer. Our medical research programme funds ovarian cancer research across the whole of the UK. Our research strategy sets out our specific priorities for advancing research to benefit women with ovarian cancer. Find out about our funding opportunities … Find out about our research …

Safeguarding policy

… Target Ovarian Cancer works to improve early diagnosis, fund life-saving research, and provide much-needed support to women with ovarian cancer. We raise money to fund this work. In doing so the charity takes seriously … are appropriate. We are committed to treating donors fairly. Target Ovarian Cancer complies with the Institute of Fundraising guidance set out in Treating …

About our service

… with many. We offer support for everyone, not just the person with ovarian cancer but anyone they know. Over the years, the support we give has grown and … nurse for clinical trials. As well as supporting people affected by ovarian cancer on the support line, I update our website information about clinical trials … co-facilitate the My Next Steps course with Val. This supports women with ovarian cancer to regain their physical and emotional wellbeing after ovarian cancer

Jo with her daughter Chloe and granddaughter Lilah

Jo's story

… After being diagnosed at stage IV, Jo was ready to face ovarian cancer with everything she had. With support from her family and tangible goals to … Olympic Park and had seen a huge group of people doing something called The Ovarian Cancer Walk | Run. From then on that became my goal – to be at the event the following year.  Diagnosis I was aware of breast cancer and cervical cancer, but not ovarian, and like many women I was misdiagnosed …

I've just been diagnosed

… After your ovarian cancer diagnosis, you may receive information from every direction and you may have … might feel. You may also find our information about genetics and hereditary ovarian cancer and for younger women diagnosed with ovarian cancer useful. Treatment Practical advice Coping with a diagnosis Talking about your …

Rob, a man whose mother had ovarian cancer and has shared his story with Target Ovarian Cancer

Rob's story

… When Rob’s mother passed away after an ovarian cancer diagnosis, he was determined to channel his grief into something positive. … novice to marathon man… My mum Jean was 63 when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In the summer we'd gone on holiday as a family, and although mum appeared … to discuss the results of her scan and was diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer . She was admitted to hospital on the day of her diagnosis, where she had …

Two women laughing during chemotherapy

Make a donation

… early diagnosis and providing support to thousands of people affected by ovarian cancer.  Whether you make a one-off donation or set up a regular gift, your support will be helping to transform the future for everyone with ovarian cancer. DONATE ONLINE NOW Donate by post Please make your cheque payable to Target Ovarian Cancer and send it to: Fundraising Target Ovarian Cancer 30 Angel Gate London EC1V …

Sara, a woman who shared her story with Target Ovarian Cancer

Sara's story

… When Sara was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer, all sorts of questions ran through her head, but the one she remembers most … Sara talks about the misconceptions surrounding late-stage ovarian cancer, cycling from London to Paris and why she's determined not to let her … I worry about the end, but I also worried about dying long before I developed cancer too. I try to be a positive person and get on with my life. I cycle …