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Hello, we are a community for all those affected by ovarian cancer. Ovacome is the UK’s national ovarian cancer support charity. We run our B.E.A.T.

We have been providing personalised support and information to those diagnosed with ovarian cancer and their loved ones for 25 years. We are at the heart of the ovarian cancer community and as a membership charity, we work directly to meet the needs of those affected by the disease. Our support services include:
•Telephone, email, text and instant chat support
• An online forum
• Regional events, including research days, health and wellbeing days, and information afternoons
• A programme of online talks, workshops and support groups, that you can join from the comfort of your own home

We also work to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, as well as the lived experiences of those affected by it. symptom awareness campaign among the general public and educate students doctors and nurses through our Survivors Teaching Students programme. Find out more about our work and how we can support you at www.ovacome.org.uk or by calling 0800 008 7054.

28/09/2026

Would you recognise the four most common symptoms of ovarian cancer❓

The symptoms can be easy to overlook or mistake for other less serious conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Knowing what’s normal for you and noticing when something changes, matters.

An easy way to remember the main symptoms is through our acronym: B.E.A.T.:
B — Bloating that doesn’t come and go
E — Eating difficulty and feeling full more quickly
A — Abdominal and pelvic pain you feel most days
T — Toilet changes in urination or bowel habits

What’s important to know is whether these symptoms are new for you, persistent or happening frequently. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to speak to your GP.

💙 Noticed a change? Keep track of it.⤵

Download our free Symptom Diary to help you record your symptoms, how often they’re happening and what you want to discuss with your GP. You can take this with you to your appointment.

Download your free symptom diary via the link in our bio www.ovacome.org.uk/about-ovarian-cancer/symptoms/symptom-diary

If you’re worried about symptoms or have questions about ovarian cancer, we’re here to support you. Call our support line on 0800 008 7054 or email [email protected] 💙

26/09/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Touch of Teal 2026! ✨ Touch of Teal

So far, a spectacular £35,313.31 has been raised - we are blown away by your support! The amazing day, organised by Ovacome’s Patron Lady Adele Sewell, was filled with a fabulous auction, raffle and games, not to mention the luxurious drinks reception and afternoon tea. Thank you to everyone who came along, donated in any way, and supported the event👏

A special thank you to our 11 amazing models, who have collectively raised a record-breaking £28,142.50 (including Gift Aid), and counting! We are so grateful for the time, effort and passion they have dedicated to their fundraising and awareness raising🙌 You can still read their stories and donate at: www.ovacome.org.uk/touchofteal

We’d also like to thank our incredible supporters:
- Fashion show looks from Apricot Clothing, John Lewis, and LA Collection 👗
- Hair, make-up and goodie bag treats by Design Essentials UK and Clarins UK via John Lewis 💇💄
- Gifts for the models from Sarah at Charbonnel et Walker, Trisha and many more🎁 🍫
- Raffle, auction and tombola prizes from Dr. Vranjes Firenze, Le Café by Nicolas Rouzaud,
- Nails & Brows Marfair, Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica Di Santa Maria Novella, Ozzie Rizzo, Waterstones Piccadilly, Bramley Products, Calmingales Beauty in Berkshire, Greer, Amanda, Marie and Peter, Moreen, Steve, Simone (2025 model), Prav and Angela 💙

A huge thank you to our inspiring guest speakers, Sue (a 2025 model), and Professor Christina Fotopoulou🎤

You can still donate to the Touch of Teal fundraising page at www.ovacome.org.uk/fundraiser/touchofteal/touch-of-teal-tea-with-ovacome

If you want to apply to be a model next year, visit www.ovacome.org.uk/touch-of-teal-application-form to express your interest.

25/09/2026

💬 FREE webinar: How can a Clinical Nurse Specialist support you through an ovarian cancer diagnosis?

Join Ovacome online on 9 October, 2–3pm, for our upcoming webinar with Gemma Roth, Gynaecological Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Gemma will talk about the role of a CNS and the support they can offer as part of your clinical team, from treatment through to recovery and your wider care needs.

There’ll also be a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask Gemma questions relating to the session.

📅 9 October 2026
⏰ 2–3pm
💻 Online via Zoom

This webinar is FREE to attend, just register your place by visiting:

🔗 www.ovacome.org.uk/event/gr-webinar

If you know someone who might find this session useful, please share it with them.💙

This webinar has been kindly funded by the National Lottery Awards for All England programme and Macmillan Cancer Support

22/09/2026

Cancer can bring feelings of anxiety, stress and overhwhelm, this might during treatment, while recovering, and in the time between appointments. 💙

Our Hypnosis for Wellbeing sessions with Clinical Hypnotherapist Chinmai Gupta offer a space to pause and explore practical techniques for managing these feelings.

Each online session focuses on a different theme:

20 October: Turning down the volume on fear
17 November: The weeks between appointments: being in the moment

Sessions take place online from 2–3pm, and you’re welcome to join whichever sessions feel useful to you, there’s no need to attend them all.

✨ Free to attend
💻 Online
🔗 Find out more and register at www.ovacome.org.uk/event/hypnosis-for-wellbeing

We hope to welcome you 💙

This class has been kindly funded by the National Lottery Awards for All England programme, and Macmillan Cancer Support

19/09/2026

This time next week, we’ll be at Cannon Hill Park for Walk With Us 2026 and we’d love you to be there too 💙

86 walkers have signed up, ready to come together to walk, talk and celebrate 30 years of Ovacome.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us but haven’t quite got round to registering, now’s the time!

Choose from 2km, 5km or 10km, bring your friends, family and four-legged companions, and come and stretch your legs before autumn really sets in 🍂

You don’t need to be a seasoned walker. This is about our community coming together, enjoying the day and helping us make our 30th anniversary one to remember!

There’s just one week left to sign up. Who’s joining us?

👉 Book your place: https://www.ovacome.org.uk/event/walk-with-us/home 🔗

We can’t wait to see you in Birmingham 💙

18/09/2026

This August, 13 brilliant cyclists got on their bikes for Ovacome, raising an incredible £7,253 to help us continue supporting anyone affected by ovarian cancer. A HUGE thank you to every single one of you! 👏🚴

Inspired by the 21 stages of the Tour de France and the 21 people diagnosed with ovarian cancer every day in the UK, our cyclists put their own spin on the number 21 and took on some fantastic challenges.

Richard and Corrina cycled 21 miles every week throughout August, raising vital funds and awareness along the way.

Harry and his dad Andrew covered an amazing 230km across the Yorkshire Wolds, taking on the challenge following Harry’s fiancée Natalie’s diagnosis with borderline ovarian cancer 🌿

Harry said: “It’s been a very difficult year trying to get to terms with everything that we’ve been dealing with, but Ovacome has been a fantastic resource for us in navigating these challenges” 💬

To all 13 of our cyclists and everyone who donated, cheered them on and shared their fundraising – thank you💙 Every mile and every pound raised helps us ensure that nobody has to face ovarian cancer alone.

Feeling inspired? 🚴 Tour de Ovacome will be back in 2027! Find out more and join the ride via 🔗 https://www.ovacome.org.uk/event/tour-de-ovacome

17/09/2026

Join Ovacome in Southampton for a free Health and Wellbeing Day💙

🔗https://www.ovacome.org.uk/event/ston-hwd-2026

On Saturday 14 November, we’re bringing together people affected by ovarian cancer for a day of expert-led sessions, practical wellbeing support and opportunities to connect with others who understand.

Sessions will include:
• The role of surgery in ovarian cancer with Mr David Constable-Phelps
• Treatments and trials in ovarian cancer with Dr Jemma Longley
• Scar therapy with Janet Shaw
• Hypnosis for wellbeing with Chinmai Gupta

📅 Saturday 14 November 2026
⏰ 11am–4pm
📍 Southampton, SO16

Come for the whole day or just the sessions that interest you. Family and friends are very welcome, and lunch and refreshments will be provided.

🎟️ This event is free to attend

We’d love to see you there. 💙

🔗Register today at: https://www.ovacome.org.uk/event/ston-hwd-2026

14/09/2026

In just two weeks, we’ll be lacing up our walking shoes and coming together in Birmingham for Walk With Us 2026 – and nearly 80 people are already signed up! 💙

There’s still time to join them! 🙌

On Saturday 26 September, we’ll be heading to Cannon Hill Park for a choice of 2km, 5km or 10km routes, bringing together friends, families and the Ovacome community for a day of fresh air, conversation and connection 💬

And this year feels particularly special. As Ovacome marks its 30th anniversary, we’d love to bring as many people together as possible to walk, talk and celebrate the incredible community that has grown around us over the past three decades 🎂

So, if you’ve been meaning to sign up, consider this your nudge! Grab a friend, bring the family, stretch your legs and enjoy one more big day outdoors together before the year starts drawing in. 🍂

We’re really looking forward to seeing everyone there!

👉 Sign up now: https://www.ovacome.org.uk/event/walk-with-us/home 🔗

11/09/2026

We are fizzing with excitement for Touch of Teal 2026 tomorrow✨👠

We cannot wait to welcome guests to the prestigious May Fair hotel for an unforgettable afternoon! Guests can expect a luxury afternoon tea, fun games, a highly anticipated raffle and auction, and the main event – the fashion show where the 11 fabulous models take centre stage on the catwalk📸

The models have been working hard all summer to raise vital awareness of ovarian cancer, and they have collectively raised a spectacular £24,345 so far. Their dedication has been incredible. Swipe across to see a snippet of what some of the models have been up to 🌟

If you would like to support the models one last time, before the event commences, it is not too late! Every comment and every donation will give the class of 2026 even more motivation to strut their stuff tomorrow! Plus, every penny raised will help Ovacome continue to provide our life-changing services.

Head to https://www.ovacome.org.uk/event/touch-of-teal-models-2026/ to help the models boost their fantastic fundraising total🚀

Thank you to the amazing models, all of the guests attending tomorrow, and everyone who has supported the event so far. Your support makes all the difference💙

10/09/2026

The final Touch of Teal model for 2026 is Maggie!

Maggie has already raised an astonishing £4,355 in aid of Ovacome’s vital work, in the lead up to the event. She held a tea party fundraiser back in July, which raised an incredible £1,700 alone🫖🍰

On her fundraising page, Maggie shared, “When I was first diagnosed with stage 3c ovarian cancer in 2022, I had no idea that I had cancer. Unfortunately, this is the story for too many women like me…That’s why I am passionate about fundraising for this charity who have been there for me from the start”💙

Maggie wanted to take part in Touch of Teal not only to raise vital funds and awareness in aid of Ovacome, but also to demonstrate that “there is life and beauty and fun after a diagnosis” 💄✨

There are two days left to show your support and donate to Maggie’s page before the big day. Check out her fundraising page here: www.ovacome.org.uk/fundraisers/margaretnightingale/touch-of-teal-models-2026

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