Target Ovarian Cancer
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Targeting life-saving early diagnosis, treatment and support. Stand together. Save lives.
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Need to talk? We’re here to listen. Talking to loved ones can be a great way to look after our mental health, but sometimes sharing can be difficult. You can speak to our specialist nurses Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm. Call 020 7923 5475 or visit 💜
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Part two of our new Scanxiety video series focuses on four coping strategies. Hear from Dr Aneesh Shravat, a senior psychologist at Maggie’s, and Irene, Sbba and Rose who share their personal experiences of scanxiety. Watch the full video:
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Ovar-Dressed London returns to Regent's Park this October! Enter code 'TeamTarget-London' at checkout to get 50% off your ticket 👉 📆 Sunday 19 October.👟 Go 5k or 10k .👕 Fancy dress (or just your FREE t-shirt) .💜 Raise funds and awareness
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After 10+ years of campaigning, the NHS cervical screening guide in England has been updated to state that cervical screening does not detect ovarian cancer. We’ve been pushing for this since 2012, alongside our brilliant campaigners. Find out more 👉
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Scanxiety (scan anxiety), or feelings of distress and anxiety around upcoming medical tests and their results, is a very common experience if you’ve had a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. ➡️ Watch the full video and read our new information about scanxiety:
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For those affected by ovarian cancer, clinical trials can offer the opportunity to access new cancer drugs, improve understanding of the disease and treatment options, and access the highest quality care. ➡️ Click here to search for clinical trials:
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We think this is a promising start and look forward to the National Cancer Plan being published later in the year. Want to get more involved in our campaigning work? . ➡️ Join us and become a campaigner today:
targetovariancancer.org.uk
You can become a campaigner and make sure the voices of everyone affected by ovarian cancer is heard.
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2/3. and reduce pressure on GPs and A&E. With just 21 per cent of women able to recognise bloating as a symptom of ovarian cancer, spotting the signs earlier is key if we want to see more women diagnosed at an early stage.
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1/3.Last week we welcomed the publication of the Government's 10 Year Health Plan. In particular, the focus placed on improving the quality of services and encouraging local areas to trial innovative schemes like community outreach door-to-door to detect early signs of illness.
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RT @niexecutive: Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly joined the Ovar-Dressed 5k for @TargetOvarian in Stormont Park. The event was….
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Do you live in #Wales and want to help shape our campaigning work? . Whether you have a diagnosis of #ovariancancer, are a family member or friend of someone affected, or a medical professional – why not get involved?!. Sing up now 👉
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For 77 years, the NHS has been there for us all, offering care, compassion, and commitment, often in the most challenging of times. To everyone who works with the NHS, your dedication helps save lives of those affected by ovarian cancer and so many other conditions. Thank you 💜
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Delighted the Deputy First Minister @little_pengelly was able to join us for our Ovar-Dressed event at Stormont. It was great to have the opportunity to speak with the Minister about the importance of working together to raise awareness.
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly joined the Ovar-Dressed 5k for @TargetOvarian in Stormont Park. The event was organised by the charity to raise awareness of ovarian cancer as well as funds to help those affected. Click here for more info on the charity and the
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Stephen McCormick @SJA_McC lost his wife, Julie to ovarian cancer after her symptoms were repeatedly missed. Now, he’s turning his grief into a powerful call for change and raising awareness so that other women are diagnosed earlier, and lives can be saved.
A County Down widower, whose wife died a year ago from ovarian cancer, has said the ongoing lack of awareness about symptoms among health professionals meant his wife received a late and terminal diagnosis.
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We’ve updated our My care, my future guide for anyone living with incurable ovarian cancer which covers advance care planning, symptom management and the support available. ➡️ Order or download free copies on our website:
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Live in #Scotland and want to influence elected representatives, the press and senior health officials – particularly in the run-up to the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary election?. Join our online #ovariancancer Action Group next week!. Sign up now 👉
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It’s #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek 💜. Smear tests are very vital, but they DO NOT detect ovarian cancer. Know the symptoms of ovarian cancer - persistent bloating, feeling full very quickly, needing to wee often, abdominal pain. Early diagnosis saves lives 💜
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29 year old Lotte was diagnosed with stage 1A ovarian cancer in February. She first saw her her GP about sharp lower abdominal pain, bloating, and significant fatigue. She's had surgery, and shares her journey to diagnosis and recovery. 👉🏻Read her story:
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📢 The ballot for the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2026 is now open! Apply for a place before it closes on Tuesday 17 June at noon ⏳. We’d love you to join Team Target! Together, let's stop ovarian cancer devastating lives 💜. Enter the ballot ➡️
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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) are looking for people to join their Guideline Committee on Suspected Cancer. If you recently experienced a suspected cancer referral or urgent cancer investigations, click here to take part:
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