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