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Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network Ovarian cancer 'was wrongly diagnosed as IBS'
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/ovarian-cancer-was-wrongly-diagnosed-as-ibs-1723513.html

Ovarian cancer 'was wrongly diagnosed as IBS' - Health News, Health & Families - The Independent

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Lindy Waldron developed ovarian cancer which was wrongly diagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

June 29 at 5:07am

Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network GPs' failure to spot ovarian cancer is costing lives, says report

Nearly half of women have to wait six months for a correct diagnosis of the 'silent killer', and third must visit their doctor several times before seeing a specialist.

GPs' failure to spot ovarian cancer is costing lives, says report | Life and style | The Guardian

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

A major new report reveals how two-thirds of ovarian cancer cases are not referred by GPs immediately

June 29 at 2:43am

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Kim at 11:19am June 29

to true we are livin the nightmare

Rita at 2:23pm June 29

while the signs of ovarian cancer are confusing, I started chemotherapy within 3 weeks of the onset of symptoms. I am sure if I had had a CA125 before the symptoms started I would be finished with treatment now. We have to push to have testing done routinely, like the psa in men for prostate cancer. If your dr. won't do a CA125 ask for an abdominal ultrasound. this should show what is going on...

Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network BBC news: Ovarian cancer signs 'confusion' http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8121251.stm

BBC NEWS | Health | Ovary cancer signs 'confusion'

Source: news.bbc.co.uk

A spokesman for the Royal College of GPs said it was "extraordinarily difficult" to diagnose ovarian cancer at an early stage.

June 29 at 2:41am

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Myree at 4:16am June 29

It was too late for my Mum. This disease claimed her life in less than 6 months in 2007.

Sue at 5:00am June 29

so sorry for your loss Myree x

Ashley Please join us in a fun filled golf tournament for Ovarian Cancer. Event includes 18-hole golf (4 person scramble),on course games,awards dinner,live & silent auctions. All proceeds go to our Ovarian Cancer Orange County Alliance an advocacy group for education & awareness of Ovarian Cancer. We are non-profit with tax I.D. 57-1210545.
Golf & Dinner:$150
Dinner only:$30
Sponsors: $100-$6000
Tournament website:http://members.cox.net/lizmiller5
OCOCA website:www.ovarianoc.org

June 19 at 10:07am · Report

Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network 's Summer 2009 newsletter is now available to download from our site.

Ovacome :: the ovarian cancer support network

Source: www.ovacome.org.uk

We are a UK-wide support network providing information and support for everyone affected by ovarian cancer. This site is designed for women with ovarian cancer, their families, friends and healthcare professionals.

June 16 at 4:01am

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Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network Cancer Research UK points out some issues with a Telegraph story about an 'ovarian cancer breakthrough' on their blog.

Ovarian cancer story in today’s Telegraph « Cancer Research UK – Science Update

Source: scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org

Thousands of cancer patients have been given hope after scientists cracked the genetic code of a rare and deadly form of the disease.

June 12 at 6:58am

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Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network 's new site is now live! The site is designed for women with ovarian cancer, their families, friends and healthcare professionals. New and updated information and sources of support plus join the Ovacome community and read real life stories from women with ovarian cancer, access the latest Ovacome newsletters and chat with others affected by ovarian cancer in our forums.

Ovacome : Home

Source: www.ovacome.org.uk

The UK Ovarian Cancer Support Network

June 9 at 4:45am

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Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network at 4:22am June 12

Thanks for pointing that out Wendy, there was some weirdness going on with the email links but it's working fine now.

Rita at 2:34pm June 29

In the US we also have OVAtions for the cure. While i find your organization very helpful, living in the US we have very different health care system.

Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network Tributes to stalwart cancer campaigner and Ovacome trustee, Sandra Woodward: http://tinyurl.com/mt4e6y

Tributes to stalwart cancer campaigner

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cancer campaigner Sandra Woodward was in South Africa for the wedding of her niece earlier this month.

June 2 at 3:01am

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Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network Asbestos linked to cancer of the ovaries and larynx: http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/news/archive/newsarchive/2009/may/19188620

Cancer Research UK : Asbestos linked to cancer of the ovaries and larynx

Source: info.cancerresearchuk.org

News & Resources > News > News & Press Releases > Cancer news > 2009 > May > Asbestos linked to cancer of the ovaries and larynx

May 28 at 2:37am

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Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network Health Select Committee Inquiry into NHS Top Up Fees - report published : http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200809/cmselect/cmhealth/194i/194i.pdf

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May 13 at 8:34am

Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network Looking forward to our members' day on Saturday - hope to see some of you there!

May 13 at 2:38am

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Melonye Hall since my surgery and chemo (i'm in remission!!!!) i am extremely cold all the time is this me or is this a symptom

May 5 at 3:03pm · Report

Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network Helen - it's in London. Lots more info about the British 10k here: http://www.thebritish10klondon.co.uk/

British 10K London Run 2009

Source: www.thebritish10klondon.co.uk

May 5 at 5:50am

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Helen Wragg I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer June 08, my friend Mandy died of OV 1 mth before i was diagnosed xx I would love to do a 10k, where is it being held??

May 4 at 10:44am · Report

Alasdair Hello everyone. I am running the 10k on 12th July as part of the great ASICS run to raise money for Ovacome. I lost my mum to OC last year and wondered if anyone else out there is doing this? Be good to get to know some of you and maybe do the run as a team. Hope to hear from some people soon.

Thanks,

Al

April 28 at 4:36am · Report

Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network Congratulations to all our magnificent marathon runners! Pics coming soon.

April 27 at 2:44am

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Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network "I feel my brain is not my own" - Guardian article on 'chemobrain' : http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/apr/21/chemotherapy-cancer-chemobrain

April 21 at 2:52am

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Joanne at 2:14pm April 21

2 years on i still have chemobrain! No-one believes me, they think i am just ditzy, it's my excuse and i'm sticking to it! lol

Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network Screening may hold the key to beating ovarian cancer: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article5903717.ece

April 20 at 3:21am

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Mary at 1:12pm April 20

This is such a devious disease - it sometimes shows no symptoms until it's too late. Good luck to all of you who have it and who have overcome it.

Michele at 6:38pm April 20

I had stage 3 11 years ago this May...Was the hardest fight I fought but I won and I am a stronger person for it.

Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network Newsnight is doing a special programme on cancer this evening (6th April) at 10.30pm which will examine cancer care in the UK.

April 6 at 7:48am

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Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network Kathy Bates talks about her ovarian cancer on YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/batesoc

March 31 at 1:55am

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Lindsay Christensen we need an event in the USA!

March 29 at 4:50pm · Report

Maria at 2:56am May 13

I agree.. I so agree.. I see you are on the East coast.. I am looking into events here too.. I do the Jimmy Fund walk in Boston, but that is just general cancer.. great cause and fun time.. but I lost my Mom to OVCA... 8 years ago.. and still have not heard of any walks/runs around here. I will keep looking though. I did find one that is in Boston MA.. and I cant recall what it was.. pretty sure it was held around Columbus day...if I can get more info.. I will try to get it your way.

Wendy Davies We did Pole Dancing in Essex yesterday --for Ovarian Cancer Awareness!

March 29 at 3:55am · Report

Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network Ovacome supporter will drive an open-top blue Cadillac over every London bridge to raise awareness of ovarian cancer on March 27th. If you see them, say hello!

March 24 at 4:37am

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Helen at 11:44am March 25

Fab idea...hope they make the news!

Paul at 9:12pm March 26

Super idea! Great way to raise awareness.

Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network Ovacome's member's day will be held on May 16th in London - all welcome! For more details see here: http://www.ovacome.org.uk/MembersDay2009

March 23 at 3:45am

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Gina Higgin Hi,
I have just been to a meeting at Carlisle hospital and been voted the chair of the cumbria branch of ovacome we are still in the very early stages but we will be doing fundraising events very soon any donations would be very welcome look out for a press release in the cumberland news soon!!!
We are also wanting suggestions of what to call our group!!!!!!!

March 11 at 2:01pm · Report

Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network 's Helen, one of our support line nurses, is on Sky News tomorrow talking abour screening and diagnosis.

March 10 at 8:07am

Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network at 3:03am March 11

It is on throughout the day.

Here is a link to the web article version:
http://tinyurl.com/ovaskynews

Wendy Davies All you Essex Girls --come along to a pole dancing taster session on March 28th -- Clements Hall Sports Centre (Virgin Active Studio 3), Hawkwell (near Southend), from 12.30 to 2.30. £5 each. All in aid of Ovacome/ Eve Appeal.

March 9 at 10:49am · Report

Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network is getting busy for Ovarian Cancer Awareness month in March

March 5 at 7:37am

Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network Ovacome's Spring 2009 newsletter is now available to download here:

http://www.ovacome.org.uk/Newsletters/Spring2009

March 2 at 5:48am · Report

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Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network discussed CA125 TEST - EVERY TWO MONTHS? on the Ovacome - The Ovarian Cancer Support Network discussion board.

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