Assessing your finances
Cancer can lead to extra expenses. By assessing your situation, you can plan ahead to meet your needs.
Understanding ovarian cancer
Find out more about the ovaries and different types of ovarian cancer.
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What is cancer?
Cancer is a disease of our cells. Sometimes cells go wrong and become abnormal. They keep dividing to make more abnormal cells which form a lump or tumour.
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The ovaries
The ovaries are two small organs in a woman’s pelvis. They are part of the reproductive system and also create hormones.
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Types of ovarian cancer
Most ovarian cancers start in the cells that cover the surface of the ovary. There are several types.
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Signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer
The symptoms of ovarian cancer can be similar to other more common conditions. But it’s very important to get them checked by your GP.
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Why do cancers come back?
Sometimes, tiny cancer cells are left behind after cancer treatment. These can divide to form a new tumour.
Symptoms of ovarian cancer
A consultant gynaecological oncologist explains the symptoms of ovarian cancer.
Symptoms of ovarian cancer
A consultant gynaecological oncologist explains the symptoms of ovarian cancer.
How we can help
Local volunteers
Our volunteers offer practical and emotional support to people affected by cancer. We want to make sure no one goes through cancer alone.
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Our local centres offer free, confidential information and support. If you or a loved one has questions about cancer, we’re here.
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In your area
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What's happening near you? Find out about support groups, where to get information and how to get involved with Macmillan where you are.
Latest from the Online Community
Blog post
Ovarian cancer awareness month
Read Aoife's blog post about ovarian cancer. She discusses both the symptoms and the risk factors of the condition.
Featured group
Ovarian cancer
A support group for anyone affected by ovarian cancer to come together, share experiences, and ask questions.
Latest posts in Ovarian cancer
JayKay8
replied to
Caelyx plus cisplatin
Hi Daloni
And welcome to the ovarian cancer group!
I had Caelyx plus carboplatin (not sure how different this is from cisplatin...
Georgette
replied to
Caelyx plus cisplatin
Hi Daloni,
Unfortunately I do not have any experience of the combination you are referring to, but want to wish you well with the...
daloni
started a new thread
Caelyx plus cisplatin
hi
I've popped over from the womb group. I have recurrent high grade uterine serous carcinoma with a brca1 mutation so they...
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