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Surgery to prevent ovarian cancer
Hear from diverse experts including a gynecologic oncologist, and sisters with lived experience. Learn how to navigate risk-reducing surgery for ovarian cancer prevention, considerations for aftercare, menopause, and more.
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Genetic testing can save lives
Learn from a genetic counsellor, as well as someone who has gone through genetic testing, about the important role of genetic testing in ovarian cancer prevention.
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Understand your risk
This activity has been designed to help you have an effective conversation with your family doctor about your ovarian cancer risk.
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Understanding ovarian cancer
A comprehensive resource guide for those diagnosed, created by OCC in partnership with ovarian cancer experts.
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Creating Connections
Each year, 3100 Canadians are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. At Ovarian Cancer Canada, we reject the notion that this disease can’t be eradicated. We are driving ovarian cancer research in Canada faster than ever.
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Transform Lives
Ovarian cancer isn’t just one disease, it’s many different types of cancer. Outcomes haven’t changed in 50 years, and we will not rest until women are able to live their lives freely, fully, and uninhibited by ovarian cancer.
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Act With Urgency
This cause has been too long overlooked. Enough is enough - it is time to take a stand against ovarian cancer.
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We Act Together
This work is far from over, and you are at the heart of ensuring that the stories of women like Starla don’t go unheard. We’re eradicating ovarian cancer, but we can’t do it alone.
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Talking to your doctor about: Clinical trials
Need some guidance on discussing clinical trials with your doctor? Here is a reference tool you can use at your next appointment.
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Creating a legacy through memory making, story telling and advocacy
Learning how legacy work is not only important for "the afters" and for "the others" but also how it can be healing, exhilarating and even fun for the present and for you.