From Seeds to Action: Taking on a New Role for the Coalition’s Future

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As I step into the role of Chair for the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition, I feel deeply honored and incredibly energized. The shoes I have to fill are significant, but I’ve had the privilege of learning from the best—Elizabeth Baugh and Annwen Jones OBE. Their leadership has shaped the Coalition into the impactful organization it […]

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Global Collaboration and Groundbreaking Progress: Ensuring No Woman is Left Behind in the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer

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Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of attending two transformative global cancer meetings: the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress and the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) World Cancer Congress. These experiences have left me feeling inspired and also deeply moved. I believe that these gatherings not only highlight advancements […]

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Ovarian Cancer: Voices of Hope and Challenge

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Our recent World Ovarian Cancer Coalition Board of Directors meeting started in the usual way, with a short video from someone with personal experience of ovarian cancer. Lucía, from Guatemala, is a beautiful, bright, recently married, young mother living with ovarian cancer that has now spread. She spoke clearly and eloquently about not knowing even […]

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Reflections on 2023 and the year ahead from our Chair

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As organisations and individuals we’ve faced considerable challenges over the past few years. Yet, as we approach the final days of 2023, I find myself deeply thankful for the resilience and commitment shown by my colleagues worldwide. Despite ongoing difficulties such as the escalating cost of living, global conflicts, and the impacts of climate change, […]

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Improving 2SLGBTIQ+/LGBTIQ+ Inclusivity in Ovarian Cancer Care

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Clara MacKay, CEO In 2021, when the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition surveyed our advocacy partner organizations about what topics they would like to see on the agenda for our inaugural Partner Meeting, 2SLGBTIQA+/LGBTIQA+ inclusiveness was a frontrunner topic. Many of the organizations that we work with do outstanding work in this area. However, and encouragingly […]

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Unicorns do exist

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By: Tristan Bilash (he/him/human) The first time I was called a unicorn, was in the early 2000’s during my first semester of university. A fellow classmate, who arrived in Canada just 24 hours before, promptly asked me out on a date after I held a door open for him. He was serious. I was serious […]

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Closing the Care Gap

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The Heart of Cancer Advocacy By: Frances Reid, Every Woman Study™ Lead & Programme Director Closing the care gap is, or should be, at the heart of cancer advocacy, no matter the setting or type of cancer. There is always the opportunity to improve, to drive progress forward, ensuring people get the care they need […]

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Reflections on 2022 from our Chair, Annwen Jones OBE

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As this year draws to a close, I reflect on 2022 with much gratitude and look ahead to 2023 with eager anticipation. My first year as Chair of the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition Board has been filled with many highs, and I am hugely in awe of the outstanding work of the global ovarian cancer […]

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Video Replay – Media Briefing, September 28, 2022

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On September 28, 2022, the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition held a media breakfast briefing in New York City prior to the International Gynecologic Cancer Society Annual Meeting. Below is the replay from this event. Click here for the electronic press kit.

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