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.
XAnnamaria Leone,
Bari
Alison E,
Dorchester Ontario Canada
Helen Baker,
Dudley, UK
IMV,
Halifax
Hannah Lippitt,
London
Alessandro,
Firenze
Carol Bewick,
London
Professor Brendan Buckley,
Cork, Ireland
BP,
Bari
Michael,
LA
Lilongwe, Malawi
Teckro
Regina P.,
Huntsville, Alabama
Vicki,
Rocky River OH
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]
Pauline,
Ireland
Paul,
Toronto, Canada
Consuelo,
Trento
Acto Bari,
Bari, Italy
Maria,
Milano
Rhianna,
Baltimore
Elyse Brannigan,
Toronto
EVITA Hereditary Cancer,
Lisbon, Portugal
Ilaria,
Cervignano del Friuli
Max,
Lively
Mr Jay Chatterjee,
Guildford, London, UK
Touch of Teal,
London, England
Ylenia,
Sanremo
Nicole,
Wiesenthau GER 🇩🇪
Rita Nasi,
Modena
OCRA,
NY, USA
Cath Dennis,
Chester
Hope for Heather,
Liverpool, USA
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]
Silvia,
Firenze
Kelly Brown,
London, UK
Eva,
Firenze
GySy Finland,
Helsinki, Finland
Karen Teasdale,
Thomasburg
Project PINK BLUE,
Abuja, Nigeria.
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]
Susan L.,
Huntsville, AL
Elisabetta Ricotti,
Milano
Georgia,
Melbourne, Australia
Marissa
Elisabetta R.,
Milano
Becky Longo,
Toronto
Delphine,
Quebec City
Mallow Flower Fdn,
Hungary
Allison Kemner
Susan,
TYNGSBOROUGH, MA
Elide Vitali,
Italy
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]
Jamie,
Lunenburg, Canada
Hope Light Fdn,
Missouri, USA
Carol,
London UK
Fdn for Women’s Cancer,
Chicago, USA
Anne Mellon,
Newcastle Australia
Runcie C.W. Chidebe,
Abuja, Nigeria.
Catherine Hunt,
Harpenden, England
Sara,
Firenze
Manuela,
Bologna, ITALY
Rikke
Olivia Salamon
Cristina,
Italia 🇮🇹
Toni Evans,
Townsville QLD
Patrizia Maglio
Margaret D,
Kildare Ireland
Matealda Foundation,
Sweden
Ernie Longo,
Toronto
Jen,
Ohio
Ovarcome,
Houston, USA
Deirdre Quirke,
Limerick
Tes Ferdinand,
San Jose, CA
Luciana Holtz,
São Paulo, Brazil
Mohamed,
HALIFAX, CANADA
Marie-Eve Charrois,
Quebec
Bronagh Traynor,
Cork
Mike
Rita Treglia,
Italy Scorrano
Chris,
Wallingford
Prof. Dr.
Jalid Sehouli,
Berlin
Margherita Moretti,
Firenze
Marianne,
Halifax NS Canada
Frank Cosgrove,
Kilkee
Pam,
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Silvia,
Domusnovas Italy
Carol Scott
Conor Bryce,
Limerick, Ireland
Brianna Wagner,
Highland Lakes, NJ
British Gynae. Cancer Soc.,
United Kingdom
MN Ovarian Cancer Allianc,
Minnesota
John Boris Granic,
Mississauga, Ontario
Janet Hallam,
Ontario, canada
Corina,
Ridderkerk
Ever,
Toronto
Carla,
Carrying Place, ON
Debbie Carter,
Portales, New Mexico
Stephanie O
Hadiza A-Arome,
Abuja
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]
Vivian,
Pennsylvania
#GYNcsm Twitter Community
Roxanne,
West Virginia
Anna Capurso,
Corato (Ba)
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]
Serv. de Ginecologia Onc. Inst. de Onc. Miguel Perez Carreño,
Venezuela
Francesca G,
Genova
Nanette,
Mission BC Canada
Adele,
London
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]
Soc. Gyne. Oncology,
Chicago, USA
Sam,
TO
Tammy’s Totes of Hope,
USA
Marsha,
Toronto
Qatar Cancer Society,
Doha, Qatar
Mark,
Aberystwyth
NICOLETTA,
MILANO
Caterina,
Firenze
Paola Migliarini,
Milano
Alison Coughlan,
Melbourne, Australia
Clara,
Nova Scotia
Gavin,
Nova Scotia
Caterina Foti,
Firenze
Francesca Bresssan,
Roma
Alan Nagle,
Westmeath
Bibiana,
Bonn, Germany
Eierstockkrebs Deutschland e.V.,
OC Germany
Eierstockkrebs Deutschland e.V.
Eierstockkrebs Deutschland e.V. promotes access to best possible care within Germany through a comprehensive program of resources for women as well as clinicians. The organization actively promotes the importance of accessing care through designated specialist treatment centres by providing accessible information for women.
SMILEY,
Japan
Mike,
Toronto
Sarbojaya,
India
Filippo,
Milano
Acto Bari,
Bari
Veronica,
Meina
Andrea Krull,
EskD Germany
Steph,
Shepparton
Sue T,
Wanaka
Antonella Ardito,
Bari
ENGAGe-ESGO,
Europe
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]
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].
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]
Instituto Oncoguia,
São Paulo, Brazil
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]
Rania,
HALIFAX, CANADA
Jessica,
Firenze
Claudia,
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]
Elisa Bolognese,
Lecce
Alison Farmer,
Southampton
Lisbon, Portugal
Anna,
Corato
Medicaid Cancer Fdn,
Abuja-Kebbi Nigeria
SASGO,
South Africa
Ele Ludemann,
Windsor, New Zealand
Andrea B.,
Firenze (Italy)
SLOCA,
Missouri, USA
Ceri,
Manchester, UK
Cancerbd.net,
Bangladesh
Tracey Adams,
South Africa
Phaedra,
Lunenburg, Canada
Federica,
Pisa, Italy
Helen Heagren,
Lincolnshire. UK.
Uzzi,
Florence, Italy
Sabrina,
Firenze
Ceri,
Manchester
Milli
Thalita Bottari,
São Paulo, BR
Annwen,
Target Ovarian Cancer Lon
JESS,
Boston
The Dempsey Center,
Maine, USA
The Dempsey Center
The Dempsey Center supports the mission of the Charter to create access to treatment and support services.
The mission of the Dempsey Center is to make life better for people managing the impact of cancer. We provide counseling, support groups, programming for youth and families, complementary therapies, nutrition consults and classes, educational classes, movement and fitness consultations and classes. Our programs/services are located at our physical sites in Lewiston and South Portland Maine, and our virtual site Dempsey Connects. All programs/services are available to anyone impacted by cancer in the state of Maine, and select programs are available to those outside of the state. We seek to make accessing our programs as low barrier as possible – there is no charge for any of our programs/services.
Happy Turtle Foundation
Karen,
Ancaster
laura,
Firenze
Dr Fernando Hidalgo,
VENEZUELA
Marjorie B. Bernal,
Alabama
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]
GOC,
Ottawa, Canada
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]
Carol Baker-Longshaw,
Manchester UK
Tracie,
Rainham, Kent, UK
Irene,
Naples
Aisha Mustapha,
Zaria, Nigeria
Frances,
United Kingdom
Elisabetta ACTO Italy,
Milan
AMUCC,
Florianópolis
AGO Research GmbH,
Wiesbaden, Germany
Dar Medcalf,
Coon Rapids
Kathleen Robb,
Adolphustown
Valeria,
Roma
Linda Maniezzi,
Firenze
Mamma Mia!
Kowalchick
Jennifer Boyer,
Frederick, MD
Ariel,
Toronto
GySy,
Suomi
Anne,
São Paulo
Michele,
Florence
OVERRUN Ovarian Cancer,
Kansas City
Lilies of the Valley,
Huntsville, AL
SIMONA,
LECCE
Denise McCulloch,
Coffs Harbour NSW
Jennifer Melecio,
Massapequa
Kathy Walden
Lilly Laudadio,
Bari
Nicole Stöhr,
Wiesenthau
Sheri-Lyn Cullen,
Brandon, MB, Canada
Mary Anne Keen
Alice,
Washington
Leyla,
Montreal
Arianna,
Florence (italy)
S. African Medical Research Centre,
South Africa
Columbia Asia Hospital,
Kolkata India
Robin Castro,
Charlotte, USA
Nikla Catapano,
Liguria, Italia
Crystal,
Utah, USA
Ovarian Cancer Action,
London, United Kingdom
Marie Fenemore-Jones,
Truro, UK
Go Girls,
Dorset, UK
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]
WOCACA,
Lilongwe, Malawi
Sobrevivi ao câncer,
São Paulo, Brazil
Dee,
NJ
