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Ovacome

Ovacome is the UK ovarian cancer support charity providing free information and support to anyone affected by ovarian cancer since 1996, this includes people diagnosed with the disease, or those at risk, as well as friends, family and healthcare professionals. There is no screening test for ovarian cancer and the signs and symptoms can be vague.

www.ovacome.org.uk Fundraise for us
ovacome@ovacome.org.uk

0207 299 6654

Registered charity no. 1159682

Member since November 2023

About us

Ovacome is the UK ovarian cancer support charity and we have been providing free information and support to anyone affected by ovarian cancer since 1996. This includes people diagnosed with the disease, or those at risk, as well as family members, friends and healthcare professionals. We offer support through; a telephone support line, a 24-hour online forum, face-to-face support groups, email support and an instant chat service, and an online programme of regular support groups, workshops, clinical talks and hybrid events. We also produce a wealth of information resources and a magazine. We are very active in raising public awareness and educating healthcare professionals about the signs and symptoms of the disease as there is no screening test for ovarian cancer and the signs and symptoms can be vague; persistent bloating, feeling full quicker, abdominal pain, urinary and bowel changes. Ovacome runs the Survivors Teaching Students (STS) programme working with volunteers living with an ovarian cancer diagnosis to give presentations and educate student doctors, nurses and clinical specialists on the symptoms and experiences of women with ovarian cancer. We train over 1,600 medical students and health professionals annually. Ovacome also represents the interests of people with ovarian cancer to NHS decisions makers, the clinical cancer community and to politicians and other health policy makers. Our services have been recognised through a number of national award nominations as excellent; we were shortlisted in the top 3 UK Health charities in the 2022 Civil Society Charity Awards for our work to reduce health inequalities in ovarian cancer treatment and support. We were recognised at the BBC 4 All in the Mind national awards for our work towards improving mental health and reducing isolation for those diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2021.