Target Ovarian Cancer

22/09/2026

Spread some joy this holiday season! When you buy our Christmas cards, you'll help us be there for someone with ovarian cancer, while sending your festive greetings 💜

See our full range of cards and order yours today 👉 https://bit.ly/46F3UpR

21/09/2026

Are you a family member or friend to someone who has been recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer?

Supporting someone with ovarian cancer can be demanding both physically and emotionally. But for you to be able to support your loved one, you need to be supported in turn.

We're here to remind you that you don't have to go through it alone.

We offer a support line service, free guides and community groups to ensure that family and friends have access to the support they need, when they need it most. 💜

Visit out website for more information: https://www.targetovariancancer.org.uk/support-for-you/support-family-and-friends/support-services-f...

20/09/2026

Did you know that we're the only charity fighting ovarian cancer in all four nations across the UK?

That includes being there for everyone living with ovarian cancer – and thousands more who are yet to be diagnosed – when they need it most.

In 2025 alone, we reached 240,000 people with our online information, award-winning guides and support.

From diagnosis to treatment and beyond, we're here for you and your loved ones. 💜

👉Want to know more? Follow us to hear how we're making a difference in communities near you.

17/09/2026

Access to ovarian cancer treatment shouldn't depend on where you live.

🔍In 2023, we discovered that women with ovarian cancer in Scotland weren't getting the treatment and care they needed.

Since then, we've been working with women diagnosed between 2019 and 2023 to highlight access issues around ovarian cancer surgery in the West of Scotland.

We work alongside our incredible campaigners in every nation across the UK to drive change so that everyone can live with hope for their future. 💜

📩 Sign up to our emails for the latest updates: https://targetovariancancer.org.uk/keep-touch-us

Could you help more women on their ovarian cancer journey?

If you are based in Scotland and have experienced issues accessing ovarian cancer surgery in the past 12 months, we would love to hear from you.

Get in touch with our External Affairs & Campaigns team by emailing [email protected].

16/09/2026

Until recently, no matter how old you are, a CA125 level less than 35 units per millilitre (u/ml) was considered normal.

Now, new research has shown that the CA125 test is less accurate for detecting ovarian cancer in younger women and that different age groups tend to have different levels of CA125 in their blood.

If you live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland and your CA125 level is higher than the level set for your age group, your doctor should send you for further tests like an ultrasound scan.

If you have a normal CA125 level but your symptoms don't go away, you should ask your doctor for further tests like a scan too. This is because it is possible to have ovarian cancer with a normal CA125 level.

In Scotland, your doctor should send you for a CA125 blood test and ultrasound scan at the same time, no matter what age you are.

ℹ️ Looking for more information on testing? Order our Testing for Ovarian Cancer booklet: https://join.targetovariancancer.org.uk/shop/viewitem/testing-for-ovarian-cancer

14/09/2026

"I had to go [for a wee] way more than normal – I thought I had a UTI"

Lindsay recalls the symptoms she was experiencing that prompted her to visit her GP.

Needing to wee more urgently or frequently than usual is a key sign of ovarian cancer. However, like many ovarian cancer symptoms, it often goes unrecognised and can be mistaken for other health conditions.

After being treated for a UTI by her GP, Lindsay knew something still didn't feel right. She visited her GP again who referred her for an ultrasound. Lindsay was later diagnosed with stage 1A clear cell carcinoma.

It's important that you contact your GP and feel empowered to go back to them if you are worried about symptoms – even if they're mild.

Knowing the symptoms and early detection saves lives. 💜

Now cancer-free, Lindsay says, "I've made it my mission to spread the word with as many women in my life as possible."

You can help by sharing Lindsay's message with a friend. 🫶

12/09/2026

It's the Great North Run tomorrow and we've got 70 incredible runners taking part – please join us in wishing every single one of them a huge GOOD LUCK! 🍀💬

The hard work training and fundraising is over, and now all that's left is to go out and enjoy it 💜 You've got this 💪

11/09/2026

This is Fiona. She was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer in 2023 after first developing unusual symptoms in 2019.

Following three visits to her GP, Fiona decided to visit A&E with excruciating abdominal and back pain. Here, she got her diagnosis and was put on a treatment plan, starting with chemotherapy and later debulking surgery.

She responded well to treatment at first and was stable for 12 months. Sadly, her symptoms worsened until there were no other treatment options available, and she passed away earlier this year.

Now, her husband Carl is sharing their experience to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and the symptoms to watch out for.

Looking back, he remembers her experiencing a constant level of bloating that wouldn't go away:

"Now I know that this is a key symptom of ovarian cancer, but at the time we weren’t aware of anything about it."

We share Carl's passion for raising awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms, because we know that recognising the signs is key to early diagnosis 💜

Learn more about the symptoms of ovarian cancer: https://www.targetovariancancer.org.uk/about-ovarian-cancer/symptoms

📢 Make sure you're following us for more ways to raise awareness.

10/09/2026

🚨 New research 🚨

We’re proud to be supporting a new project that aims to help improve treatment options for low grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC), a rarer type of ovarian cancer that mainly affects younger women and is underrepresented in clinical trials.

Led by Professor Charlie Gourley at The University of Edinburgh, the project intends to find and test treatments called antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), a new type of drug that is improving patient survival across multiple cancer types.

Professor Charlie Gourley's work will build on recent research that found potential targets for ADCs on LGSOC cells.

We don't currently know how many women's tumours have these targets or what they tell us about the genetics of LGSOC, but this research could provide some answers and identify whether ADCs can help those with this cancer type.

Supporting this project is part of our broader work to improve treatment options for women. 💜

👉 Follow us for the latest updates on the work we’re doing to create a world where ovarian cancer doesn't limit life.

09/09/2026