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Ovarian cancer patient stories

Helping more people survive cancer is the aim of everything we do. Read stories from women who have been affected by ovarian cancer, and how research has made a difference to them.

Patients' stories

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It’s taken me several years to recover from the surgery and treatment but now I’m feeling better than ever. I get regular checks and at some point I may need to have preventative surgery because of my breast cancer risk, but I’m putting that off for as long as I can.

Read how research is targeting faulty BRCA genes

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Current research

From studying the biology of ovarian cancer cells in the lab to leading clinical trials testing cutting-edge treatments, our researchers are working hard to ensure more women survive ovarian cancer.

Find out more about our current research

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Past research

Thanks to research, we've helped change the outlook for women with ovarian cancer.

Find out more about past research

Explore our timeline of research into ovarian cancer

Further information

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More about the symptoms and treatments for ovarian cancer