Toronto, Canada – 10 December 2024 — The World Ovarian Cancer Coalition [Coalition] has today unveiled a landmark White Paper addressing the critical challenges and innovative strategies required to tackle hereditary ovarian cancer globally. With inherited BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations accounting for 10-20% of ovarian cancer cases, the report highlights a number of key recommendations aimed […]
Read More >Toronto, Ontario, 29 November 2024 – With a formal ceremony set to take place today the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition released the names of this year’s recipients of the fourth annual World Ovarian Cancer Coalition Impact Awards. Thirteen awards in 5 categories will be presented at the final session of the Coalition’s 4th Annual Virtual Global Partner […]
Read More >Toronto, Canada – 30 May 2024 – Today, the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition is proud to announce the publication of its latest research protocol, “The Every Woman Study™: Ovarian Cancer Patient Experience Study Protocol in Low- and Middle-Income Countries,” in the prestigious journal PLOS ONE. This landmark Study protocol outlines a comprehensive approach to understanding […]
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Abuja, Nigeria – 8 May 2024 – Marking World Ovarian Cancer Day, today the Nigerian Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) and the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition have announced that they have signed a letter of agreement setting out a shared commitment to improving outcomes for women with ovarian and other gynecological cancers in […]
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Toronto, Canada, April 8, 2024 – In an unprecedented call to action, the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition has today released a startling Data Briefing, alongside a global petition, emphasising the urgent need to recognise ovarian cancer as a global health priority. The Coalition’s findings and petition signify a pivotal moment for the global ovarian cancer […]
Read More >Toronto, Ontario, December 1, 2023 – With a formal ceremony set to take place today, December 1, 2023, the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition released the names of this year’s recipients of the third annual World Ovarian Cancer Coalition Impact Awards. Awards in 6 categories will be presented at the final session of the Coalition’s 3rd Annual […]
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Seoul, South Korea, November 7, 2023 – The World Ovarian Cancer Coalition has unveiled its ground-breaking 5-year strategy to coincide with its participation at the International Gynecologic Cancer Society Annual Meeting in Seoul, South Korea. This comprehensive strategy is poised to foster the creation of a world where everyone with, or at risk of, ovarian […]
Read More >Dhaka, Bangladesh – September 19, 2023 – Today esteemed guests from Bangladesh and around the world gathered to mark World Gynecologic Oncology Day to discuss early insights from a landmark ovarian cancer patient experience study underway in the country, the Every Woman Study™: Low- and Middle-Income Edition. Joining the prestigious panel were Dr. Abdullah, the […]
Read More >FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, Canada – May 3, 2023 – May 8, 2023, marks the 11th World Ovarian Cancer Day, a day where individuals and organizations from around the world come together in solidarity to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and advocate for better care and treatment for those affected by the disease. Established in […]
Read More >Dorothy Nyong’o, Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, and Deborah Harkness Join World Ovarian Cancer Coalition as First Global Ambassadors African first ladies and esteemed historian partner to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and help improve access to better quality, affordable care Ambassador Program launches ahead of World Ovarian Cancer Day on May 8 Toronto, Canada – April 25, […]
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