GLOBAL OVARIAN CANCER CHARTERSIX GLOBAL GOALS
Global PriorityOvarian cancer must become a global priority, so that the increasing burden and challenges of successfully treating women with ovarian cancer are recognized and planned for at local, regional, and national levels.
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Rapid DiagnosisWomen must have access to diagnosis without delay. Symptom awareness must be improved so women seek and access appropriate help quickly. Doctors also need support so they know who should undergo testing and that they have access tests without delay so more women can start and tolerate treatment quickly.
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Best Possible CareWomen must have access to surgery, treatments, and clinical trials that optimize their chances of survival and quality of life, no matter where they live. Lack of finance should not be a barrier to best possible care, nor should the gap between highest and lowest resource countries widen any further.
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Family HistoryWomen and doctors must have access to appropriate and timely genetic testing and counselling. For women with a family history of ovarian and other cancers1 it is important to determine if they or others in their family are also at risk.
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Data ImprovementThe quality and quantity of data fluctuates around the world, hindering abilities to quantify the burden of ovarian cancer or develop evidence-based strategies. Data used to develop cancer control plans and treatments must reflect the diversity of local populations to ensure the best possible outcomes.
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Information and SupportWomen must have access to good, quality information and support in their own language that helps them to live well with the disease. Mental and physical well-being should be addressed and considered in equal measure.
XFrancesca G,
Genova
Matealda Foundation,
Sweden
Elisabetta Ricotti,
Milano
British Gynae. Cancer Soc.,
United Kingdom
Andrea Krull,
EskD Germany
Marissa
Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Fdn,
Wynnewood, USA
Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Fdn
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation is proud to champion the Global Ovarian Cancer Charter and shares in the commitment to improve the quality of life and best possible care for all women diagnosed with ovarian cancer, not just in the United States but around the world too.
For details of their Information and Support project, click [here]
Rania,
HALIFAX, CANADA
Marianne,
Halifax NS Canada
Max,
Lively
Dee,
NJ
Hope Light Fdn,
Missouri, USA
Ylenia,
Sanremo
Mike,
Toronto
Carol Scott
Catherine Hunt,
Harpenden, England
Tracey Adams,
South Africa
Debbie Carter,
Portales, New Mexico
Cath Dennis,
Chester
Caterina,
Firenze
Nicole Stöhr,
Wiesenthau
Silvia,
Domusnovas Italy
Ernie Longo,
Toronto
Tracie,
Rainham, Kent, UK
Clearity Foundation,
San Diego, USA
Clearity Foundation
The Clearity Foundation firmly believes that women with ovarian cancer in the United States deserve the best possible therapies for their unique condition, and we are there to support them as they make treatment decisions. We are proud to support the Global Ovarian Cancer Charter as a Champion, particularly around access to best possible care and clinical trials
For details of their projects that support Best Possible Care and Information and Support, click [here]
Ele Ludemann,
Windsor, New Zealand
Alison Farmer,
Southampton
GySy Finland,
Helsinki, Finland
S. African Medical Research Centre,
South Africa
KolGOTrg,
Kolkata, India
KolGOTrg
KolGOTrg welcomes the Global Ovarian Cancer Charter because of its ability to highlight the challenges of progress for women with ovarian cancer in low and middle-income countries such as India where we are based and the need to close the gap with more affluent settings. We hope that the work we have undertaken to establish a patient focused clinical research group within a tertiary cancer centre in such a setting, will encourage others down this hard but rewarding path to driving much closer and fruitful engagement with patients and improvements in survival.
For details on their projects that speak to Best Possible Care and Family History, click [here]
Luciana Holtz,
São Paulo, Brazil
Marsha,
Toronto
Federica,
Pisa, Italy
Helen Heagren,
Lincolnshire. UK.
Roxanne,
West Virginia
Happy Turtle Foundation
Kathleen Robb,
Adolphustown
Vivian,
Pennsylvania
Marie Fenemore-Jones,
Truro, UK
Anna Capurso,
Corato (Ba)
Mamma Mia!
Corina,
Ridderkerk
GySy,
Suomi
GOC,
Ottawa, Canada
Annamaria Leone,
Bari
Margherita Moretti,
Firenze
Cancerbd.net,
Bangladesh
Lisbon, Portugal
Claudia,
Firenze
Francesca Bresssan,
Roma
Marie-Eve Charrois,
Quebec
Serv. de Ginecologia Onc. Inst. de Onc. Miguel Perez Carreño,
Venezuela
Acto Bari,
Bari
Milli
Hope for Heather,
Liverpool, USA
Qatar Cancer Society,
Doha, Qatar
Uzzi,
Florence, Italy
Instituto Oncoguia,
São Paulo, Brazil
Steph,
Shepparton
Stephanie O
Consuelo,
Trento
ASACO,
Spain
ASACO
At ASACO we believe we need to highlight the need for increased symptom awareness, psychological support, patients’ right to ask for new treatments and the importance of procedures performed by a Gynaecological Oncologist. In Spain, ovarian cancer is still quite unknown and ASACO is proud to be a Charter Champion in the hopes to make a difference for all women in Spain and around the world.
For details on their Champion projects supporting Global Priority and Information and Support click [here]
Antonella Ardito,
Bari
Denise McCulloch,
Coffs Harbour NSW
Alison E,
Dorchester Ontario Canada
Karen,
Ancaster
Runcie C.W. Chidebe,
Abuja, Nigeria.
Elisabetta ACTO Italy,
Milan
Elyse Brannigan,
Toronto
Gavin,
Nova Scotia
Alice,
Washington
Andrea B.,
Firenze (Italy)
Mark,
Aberystwyth
Lilly Laudadio,
Bari
Sue T,
Wanaka
Aisha Mustapha,
Zaria, Nigeria
Filippo,
Milano
Ceri,
Manchester
Georgia,
Melbourne, Australia
Margaret D,
Kildare Ireland
Sabrina,
Firenze
AGO Research GmbH,
Wiesbaden, Germany
Mr Jay Chatterjee,
Guildford, London, UK
Sobrevivi ao câncer,
São Paulo, Brazil
#GYNcsm Twitter Community
Kathy Walden
Carol Baker-Longshaw,
Manchester UK
Dr Fernando Hidalgo,
VENEZUELA
Ever,
Toronto
Helen Baker,
Dudley, UK
Linda Maniezzi,
Firenze
Carol,
London UK
Jennifer Melecio,
Massapequa
Alessandro,
Firenze
IGCS,
International
IGCS
As Strategic Advocacy Partners, the International Gynecologic Cancer Society and the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition collaborate on initiatives that provide tangible benefit to gynecologic cancer survivors worldwide. The Charter is a cornerstone of that partnership, a call-to-action with the potential to effect substantive improvements in ovarian cancer outcomes globally. IGCS is pleased to champion the Charter as a significant effort in the global fight against ovarian cancer.
For details of their project that supports Best Possible Care, click [here]
Lilies of the Valley,
Huntsville, AL
Professor Brendan Buckley,
Cork, Ireland
Arianna,
Florence (italy)
Caterina Foti,
Firenze
Ceri,
Manchester, UK
Elide Vitali,
Italy
Jennifer Boyer,
Frederick, MD
Marjorie B. Bernal,
Alabama
Acto Bari,
Bari, Italy
Sam,
TO
Anne,
São Paulo
Bright Pink,
Chicago, USA
Bright Pink
As an American women’s health organization dedicated to saving lives from breast and ovarian cancer by empowering women to learn and manage their cancer risk, Bright Pink is excited to support the Global Ovarian Cancer Charter as a Champion. This global effort to improve awareness, detection, and care for women from many different settings elevates the challenges and solutions we want to bring to the healthcare and broader community’s attention about this deadly and little-known disease.
For details on their Family History project, click [here]
Hadiza A-Arome,
Abuja
Silvia,
Firenze
Patrizia Maglio
Alan Nagle,
Westmeath
Michele,
Florence
Annwen,
Target Ovarian Cancer Lon
Jamie,
Lunenburg, Canada
Cure Our Ovarian Cancer,
New Zealand
Cure Our Ovarian Cancer
Cure Our Ovarian Cancer is excited to be a Champion of the Global Ovarian Cancer Charter. We are a global research charity based in New Zealand. We work around the world on behalf of women diagnosed with low-grade serous carcinoma, a rare and stubborn form of the disease. It is our hope that with global collaboration and targeted research we can create better outcomes for women with low-grade serous carcinoma and all types of ovarian cancer.
For details on why Cure Ovarian Cancer is a Charter Champion click [here]
Teckro
AMUCC,
Florianópolis
Nikla Catapano,
Ceriale(Sv)Liguria Italia
Karen Teasdale,
Thomasburg
Eierstockkrebs Deutschland,
OC Germany
GOSON,
Nigeria
GOSON
As a young mixed specialty organization, we at the Gynaecological Oncology Society of Nigeria believe the Global Ovarian Cancer Charter is important for us and for all of Nigeria. Being a Champion of the Charter will allow us to better advocate for necessary improvements for women with ovarian cancer and curb the trend in our country and other lower resource countries.
For information on their projects that support Global Priority, Data Improvement, and Information and Support click [here]
Anna,
Corato
SIMONA,
LECCE
Project PINK BLUE,
Abuja, Nigeria.
Delphine,
Quebec City
Sara,
Firenze
ACTO,
Italy
ACTO
Acto (Alleanza contro il Tumore Ovarico) supports and is proud to be a Champion of the Charter which will help our patient organizations in Italy and beyond be heard. Our #PowerfulVoices will help change the future of ovarian cancer. We are more #PowerfulTogether.
For details of their projects that support Best Possible Care, click [here]
Ovarian Cancer Australia,
Melbourne, Australia
Ovarian Cancer Australia
On behalf of all women living with ovarian cancer today, and to all those who have been and will be affected by this disease we know there is no time to waste. That is why we at Ovarian Cancer Australia are proud to collaborate and work alongside the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition in this urgent global effort to ensure a future where the impact of ovarian cancer is greatly diminished.
For details on their projects that speak to Global Priority, Best Possible Care, and Information and Support click [here]
ENGAGe-ESGO,
Europe
Becky Longo,
Toronto
laura,
Firenze
Tes Ferdinand,
San Jose, CA
SMILEY,
Japan
Carol Bewick,
London
Fdn for Women’s Cancer,
Chicago, USA
Mamma Mia!
Rita Nasi,
Modena
Janet Hallam,
Ontario, canada
Sheri-Lyn Cullen,
Brandon, MB, Canada
Paul,
Toronto, Canada
Go Girls,
Dorset, UK
Bronagh Traynor,
Cork
Rita Treglia,
Italy Scorrano
Bibiana,
Bonn, Germany
SLOCA,
Missouri, USA
Pauline,
Ireland
Mohamed,
HALIFAX, CANADA
Cristina,
Italia 🇮🇹
Mallow Flower Fdn,
Hungary
MN Ovarian Cancer Allianc,
Minnesota
Ilaria,
Cervignano del Friuli
Crystal,
Utah, USA
Anne Mellon,
Newcastle Australia
Phaedra,
Lunenburg, Canada
Ariel,
Toronto
Loto Onlus,
Italy
Loto Onlus
Loto Onlus is proud to be a Charter Champion in Italy, as we believe that together we can really make a difference for all women so that they are aware of advances in ovarian cancer research and therapies so we are able to improve their survival and quality of life.
For information on their projects supporting Best Possible Care and Rapid Diagnosis click [here]
Paola Migliarini,
Milano
NOGGO,
Germany
NOGGO
As a Champion, North Eastern German Society of Gynecological Oncology (NOGGO) supports the Global Ovarian Cancer Charter and its efforts to improve opportunities to improve access to, and diversity of participants in clinical trials, so to improve outcomes for all women with ovarian cancer – no matter where they live.
For information on their project that focuses on Data Improvement, click [here]
Leyla,
Montreal
Susan L.,
Huntsville, AL
Irene,
Naples
Medicaid Cancer Foundatio,
Abuja -
Adele,
London
Prof. Dr.
Jalid Sehouli,
Berlin
Robin Castro,
Charlotte, USA
Frances,
United Kingdom
Target Ovarian Cancer,
London, United Kingdom
Target Ovarian Cancer
Target Ovarian Cancer is championing the Global Ovarian Cancer Charter in the United Kingdom because it will spearhead a much-needed increase in awareness of ovarian cancer and an unprecedented opportunity to drive our mutual goal of transformational change for women through international collaboration.
For details on their Global Priority and Rapid Diagnosis projects, click [here]
Pam,
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Alison Coughlan,
Melbourne, Australia
Olivia Salamon
Ovarcome,
Houston, USA
Thalita Bottari,
São Paulo, BR
IMV,
Halifax
Nicole,
Wiesenthau GER 🇩🇪
JESS,
Boston
Jen,
Ohio
Elisa Bolognese,
Lecce
Jessica,
Firenze
Nikla,
Ceriale(Sv)Liguria Italia
EVITA Hereditary Cancer,
Lisbon, Portugal
Ovarian Cancer Canada,
Toronto, Canada
Ovarian Cancer Canada
Ovarian Cancer Canada is excited to be a Champion of the Global Ovarian Cancer Charter. This important global effort is a crucial step forward in the fight against ovarian cancer as we all work together to make a difference advocating for improvements for all those diagnosed with the disease. Regardless of geography, there are steps we can take now and lessons to be learned from one another to change the future of ovarian cancer. We look forward to collaborating with our global colleagues and sharing best practices for the benefit of all women, no matter where they live.
For details on their project that supports the goal of Global Priority, click [here].
Carla,
Carrying Place, ON
Regina P.,
Huntsville, Alabama
Toni Evans,
Townsville QLD
SASGO,
South Africa
BP,
Bari
Brianna Wagner,
Highland Lakes, NJ
Vicki,
Rocky River OH
Maria,
Milano
OCRA,
NY, USA
Deirdre Quirke,
Limerick
Mamma Mia!
Michael,
LA
Conor Bryce,
Limerick, Ireland
Veronica,
Meina
Kowalchick
Mary Anne Keen
Touch of Teal,
London, England
Sarbojaya,
India
Clara,
Nova Scotia
Soc. Gyne. Oncology,
Chicago, USA
Tammy’s Totes of Hope,
USA
Rhianna,
Baltimore
Medicaid Cancer Foundatio,
Abuja-Kebbi Nigeria
Susan,
TYNGSBOROUGH, MA
Mamma Mia!
FORCE,
USA
FORCE
As an organization in the United States that works to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by hereditary cancers, FORCE is pleased to be a Champion of the Global Ovarian Cancer Charter as we work towards helping women understand and manage their risk, evaluate their treatment options, and gain information, resources and support as they navigate hereditary ovarian cancer.
For information on their projects that support Family History and Information and Support, click [here]
Ovarian Cancer Action,
London, United Kingdom
Kelly Brown,
London, UK
NICOLETTA,
MILANO
