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Target Ovarian Cancer is the UK’s leading ovarian cancer charity, working to improve early diagnosis, fund research and provide much-needed support.
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At Target Ovarian Cancer, we target what’s important to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives. We're the only ovarian cancer charity working across all four nations of the UK. We work with everyone affected by ovarian cancer and health professionals to ensure we target the areas that matter most for them. We’re fighting for a world where everyone with ovarian cancer lives, and we’re targeting what’s important - symptoms awareness, early diagnosis, better treatments and support for all.

20/08/2026

Currently, two thirds of women with ovarian cancer are diagnosed late, when the cancer is harder to treat. But you can help change that this September – one cup of tea, one slice of cake, one donation at a time 🍰

Sign up for Elevenses, and bring your loved ones together at 11am any day in September to raise funds and awareness 👉 https://bit.ly/45YzzSI

You'll get a digital toolkit containing recipes, branded bunting, fundraising tips, a Great British Bake Off sweepstake pack, guess the weight of the cake, and more!

18/08/2026

Have you noticed some disruptions to your usual routine lately?

🎈Bloating that doesn't go away
🍽️Loss of appetite or feeling full quickly
⚡Abdominal or pelvic pain
🚽Needing to wee more urgently or more often than usual

If you find yourself needing to take more toilet breaks, skipping meals, or experiencing any symptoms that feel out of the ordinary for you, speak to your GP.

And if your symptoms don't go away, go back to your GP or ask for a second opinion within a month.

It may be nothing to worry about, but it could save your life 💜

👉If you're not sure how to talk to your GP about your symptoms, we have some top tips on our website to help: https://www.targetovariancancer.org.uk/about-ovarian-cancer/symptoms/top-tips-speaking-your-gp

14/08/2026

When treatment starts early, chances of survival are high.

That's why we've been training GPs around the UK to help them diagnose ovarian cancer earlier so that everyone affected by ovarian cancer gets the care they need.

We won't stop until everyone with a diagnosis has the best possible chance to return to living well and living healthily.

👉Do you know the symptoms? Check your knowledge: https://www.targetovariancancer.org.uk/about-ovarian-cancer/symptoms

12/08/2026

Lisa Hale - "Wonder Wombman" - is officially a Guinness World Record holder! 🏆

In April 2026, Lisa ran the London Landmarks Half Marathon dressed as ovaries in memory of her mum, Patricia.

Since her mum passed away, Lisa has been determined to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and its symptoms.

🗨️“I’ve always been a bit of a runner and was keen to take on a challenge in memory of both my parents."

Lisa now holds the record for the Fastest half marathon dressed as a body part (female), completing the race in 02:26:20.

Congratulations Lisa, and thank you for being such an incredible champion for ovarian cancer awareness 💜

11/08/2026

Claire started feeling bloated and uncomfortable in late 2023.

Her symptoms soon escalated, prompting her to visit her GP twice in January, where she was prescribed antibiotics for a supposed chest infection. Looking back on the GP visits, Claire’s daughter Darcie reflects:

🗨️“I don’t believe bloating was ever recognised or considered as a relevant symptom.”

Claire was later diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. She underwent chemotherapy and surgery, but the cancer came back. Claire sadly passed away in April 2026.

Remembering Claire, Darcie says:

“I know that she wanted to share her bravery and everything she went through with others, and I wanted to make sure that happened for her.” 💜

Bloating is one of the four key symptoms of ovarian cancer - just one in five UK women can name bloating as a main symptom.

An early diagnosis can make all the difference. We’re working hard to ensure that everyone knows the symptoms so that ovarian cancer is diagnosed faster and earlier.

08/08/2026

This Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, pop the kettle on and join us for Elevenses! ☕

🍰 Catch up with loved ones over coffee and cake
📆 11am, any day in September
📢 Raise funds and awareness to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives

Sign up now 👉 https://bit.ly/4fJliz3

Whether it’s a coffee morning, garden party, or knit and natter, every cuppa brings us close to a better future for everyone with ovarian cancer 💜

07/08/2026

We were busy driving change across the UK in 2025!

From training GPs to funding life-saving research, we've been working across all four nations to make a difference through our campaigns, our support services and the information we provide to those with a diagnosis and their families when they need us.

None of this would have been possible without the incredible support of the ovarian cancer community, helping us raise vital funds and target the areas that matter the most to them.

But there's more to be done: we want to double survival from ovarian cancer by 2050.

Make sure you're following us and leave a 💜 in the comments below if you want to see our goal become a reality.

04/08/2026

NICE has issued draft guidance that does not recommend pembrolizumab (Keytruda), for use on the NHS in England.

Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) is an immunotherapy drug. NICE is considering whether it should be used on the NHS in England:

- alongside paclitaxel chemotherapy, with or without bevacizumab;
- for adults with ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer;
- where the cancer is platinum-resistant;
- where the cancer tests positive for PD-L1, with a combined positive score of 1 or more; and
- after one or two previous lines of chemotherapy.

We know this news will be disappointing, but this is not a final decision.

We shared your views at the first committee meeting, and we can now submit further comments to NICE before final guidance is issued.

If you have platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, we want to hear about your experience. Your insights could help shape our response to NICE.

Please take our short survey: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/WKISHL/

All comments will be anonymised before being shared with NICE.

If you have questions or concerns about this decision, or anything else related to ovarian cancer, our specialist nurses are here to support you:

☎️ Call 0808 802 6000
✉️ Email [email protected]

31/07/2026

Ovarian cancer is the second most common gynaecological cancer in the UK - more women die as a result of ovarian cancer each year in the UK than all other gynaecological cancers combined.

The four main symptoms of ovarian cancer are:
🎈Persistent bloating
🍽️Loss of appetite or feeling full quickly
⚡Abdominal pain
🚽Needing to wee more urgently or more often than usual

Knowing the symptoms is key, share or tag five people to this post to raise awareness. 📢

30/07/2026

Want to know how you can help us raise awareness of ovarian cancer? We have resources to guide you.
👉 Share our symptoms information online and on social media. We have social media banners, email footers and zoom backgrounds which can be easily downloaded from our website
👉 Join us as a campaigner. Our campaigning tool kit gives you information on a range of ways to make sure your voice is heard
👉Share symptoms information in person. Simply order our range of posters, leaflets and more to help you spread the word!

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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

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+442079235470

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http://www.targetovariancancer.org.uk/

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