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.
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AMUCC,
Florianópolis
Valeria,
Roma
Adele,
London
Jen,
Ohio
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]
Sue T,
Wanaka
Rita Treglia,
Italy Scorrano
EVITA Hereditary Cancer,
Lisbon, Portugal
Arianna,
Florence (italy)
British Gynae. Cancer Soc.,
United Kingdom
Tammy’s Totes of Hope,
USA
Sabrina,
Firenze
OVERRUN Ovarian Cancer,
Kansas City
Manuela,
Bologna, ITALY
Mamma Mia!
Mr Jay Chatterjee,
Guildford, London, UK
SMILEY,
Japan
Max,
Lively
Aisha Mustapha,
Zaria, Nigeria
Vicki,
Rocky River OH
Carla,
Carrying Place, ON
Hope Light Fdn,
Missouri, USA
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]
Susan,
TYNGSBOROUGH, MA
Pam,
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Cancerbd.net,
Bangladesh
Ylenia,
Sanremo
Silvia,
Firenze
Medicaid Cancer Fdn,
Abuja-Kebbi Nigeria
SIMONA,
LECCE
Sara,
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]
Elisabetta Ricotti,
Milano
Thalita Bottari,
São Paulo, BR
Fdn for Women’s Cancer,
Chicago, USA
Eva,
Firenze
Debbie Carter,
Portales, New Mexico
Janet Hallam,
Ontario, canada
Sheri-Lyn Cullen,
Brandon, MB, Canada
Annwen,
Target Ovarian Cancer Lon
Ceri,
Manchester
Claudia,
Firenze
Elyse Brannigan,
Toronto
Mike
Irene,
Naples
Frances,
United Kingdom
Elisabetta R.,
Milano
Cristina,
Italia 🇮🇹
Eierstockkrebs Deutschland,
OC Germany
Helen Heagren,
Lincolnshire. UK.
JESS,
Boston
Frank Cosgrove,
Kilkee
Rania,
HALIFAX, CANADA
Conor Bryce,
Limerick, Ireland
OCRA,
NY, USA
Gavin,
Nova Scotia
Acto Bari,
Bari, Italy
Alison E,
Dorchester Ontario Canada
Anne,
São Paulo
Marsha,
Toronto
Carol Scott
Project PINK BLUE,
Abuja, Nigeria.
Ele Ludemann,
Windsor, New Zealand
BP,
Bari
Ariel,
Toronto
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]
Anna Capurso,
Corato (Ba)
Jamie,
Lunenburg, Canada
Hadiza A-Arome,
Abuja
Marie Fenemore-Jones,
Truro, UK
Happy Turtle Foundation
Margherita Moretti,
Firenze
Lilongwe, Malawi
AGO Research GmbH,
Wiesbaden, Germany
Steph,
Shepparton
Alice,
Washington
Kathy Walden
Federica,
Pisa, Italy
WOCACA,
Lilongwe, Malawi
Alison Farmer,
Southampton
Nicole Stöhr,
Wiesenthau
MN Ovarian Cancer Allianc,
Minnesota
SASGO,
South Africa
Touch of Teal,
London, England
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]
Mike,
Toronto
Brianna Wagner,
Highland Lakes, NJ
Andrea Krull,
EskD Germany
Mohamed,
HALIFAX, CANADA
Caterina,
Firenze
Tracey Adams,
South Africa
Karen,
Ancaster
Jennifer Boyer,
Frederick, MD
Mallow Flower Fdn,
Hungary
Phaedra,
Lunenburg, Canada
Susan L.,
Huntsville, AL
Corina,
Ridderkerk
Qatar Cancer Society,
Doha, Qatar
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]
Nicole,
Wiesenthau GER 🇩🇪
Mark,
Aberystwyth
Olivia Salamon
Uzzi,
Florence, Italy
Carol Bewick,
London
Sarbojaya,
India
Denise McCulloch,
Coffs Harbour NSW
Jennifer Melecio,
Massapequa
GOC,
Ottawa, Canada
ENGAGe-ESGO,
Europe
Francesca Bresssan,
Roma
Vivian,
Pennsylvania
Deirdre Quirke,
Limerick
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]
Bibiana,
Bonn, Germany
Cath Dennis,
Chester
Catherine Hunt,
Harpenden, England
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 Action,
London, United Kingdom
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]
Ovarcome,
Houston, USA
Luciana Holtz,
São Paulo, Brazil
Sam,
TO
Michele,
Florence
Rikke
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]
S. African Medical Research Centre,
South Africa
Becky Longo,
Toronto
Elisabetta ACTO Italy,
Milan
Elide Vitali,
Italy
Anne Mellon,
Newcastle Australia
Rhianna,
Baltimore
Professor Brendan Buckley,
Cork, Ireland
Ever,
Toronto
Lilies of the Valley,
Huntsville, AL
Nikla Catapano,
Liguria, Italia
Helen Baker,
Dudley, UK
Regina P.,
Huntsville, Alabama
Karen Teasdale,
Thomasburg
Dr Fernando Hidalgo,
VENEZUELA
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].
Annamaria Leone,
Bari
Marie-Eve Charrois,
Quebec
Kathleen Robb,
Adolphustown
Instituto Oncoguia,
São Paulo, Brazil
Paul,
Toronto, Canada
Veronica,
Meina
Elisa Bolognese,
Lecce
Antonella Ardito,
Bari
Tes Ferdinand,
San Jose, CA
Milli
NICOLETTA,
MILANO
Ernie Longo,
Toronto
Clara,
Nova Scotia
IMV,
Halifax
Margaret D,
Kildare Ireland
Caterina Foti,
Firenze
Michael,
LA
Teckro
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]
Tracie,
Rainham, Kent, UK
GySy Finland,
Helsinki, Finland
Francesca G,
Genova
John Boris Granic,
Mississauga, Ontario
Serv. de Ginecologia Onc. Inst. de Onc. Miguel Perez Carreño,
Venezuela
Ilaria,
Cervignano del Friuli
Columbia Asia Hospital,
Kolkata India
Kowalchick
Silvia,
Domusnovas Italy
Bronagh Traynor,
Cork
Robin Castro,
Charlotte, USA
Go Girls,
Dorset, UK
Hope for Heather,
Liverpool, USA
Acto Bari,
Bari
Rita Nasi,
Modena
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]
Matealda Foundation,
Sweden
Lisbon, Portugal
#GYNcsm Twitter Community
Runcie C.W. Chidebe,
Abuja, Nigeria.
Marianne,
Halifax NS Canada
Ceri,
Manchester, UK
Andrea B.,
Firenze (Italy)
Delphine,
Quebec City
Maria,
Milano
Prof. Dr.
Jalid Sehouli,
Berlin
Alison Coughlan,
Melbourne, Australia
Consuelo,
Trento
Alessandro,
Firenze
Roxanne,
West Virginia
Leyla,
Montreal
Dee,
NJ
Paola Migliarini,
Milano
Linda Maniezzi,
Firenze
Kelly Brown,
London, UK
Hannah Lippitt,
London
laura,
Firenze
Alan Nagle,
Westmeath
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]
Marjorie B. Bernal,
Alabama
Pauline,
Ireland
Soc. Gyne. Oncology,
Chicago, USA
Anna,
Corato
SLOCA,
Missouri, USA
Mary Anne Keen
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]
Georgia,
Melbourne, Australia
Crystal,
Utah, USA
Carol Baker-Longshaw,
Manchester UK
Jessica,
Firenze
Patrizia Maglio
Carol,
London UK
Filippo,
Milano
GySy,
Suomi
Lilly Laudadio,
Bari
Sobrevivi ao câncer,
São Paulo, Brazil
Stephanie O
Toni Evans,
Townsville QLD
