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• 22 Feb
  Awareness of risk factors

  Ahead of this year’s Teal Ribbon Day, Ovarian Cancer Australia is calling on women to learn more about the risk factors for ovarian cancer, after new research reveals only 33% can correctly identify the most common risk factors. For more information please click here.

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• 13 Feb
  Send a K.I.S.S to someone you love today!

  Do you want to receive the best K.I.S.S. ever? Know the Important Signs and Symptoms of ovarian cancer and you will. Share the love and give someone the best K.I.S.S. they’ll ever receive through our facebook page. K.I.S.S. and Teal is a trademark of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance,...

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• 02 Feb
  Ovarian Cancer Australia Launches Awareness Month 2012

  Click here to go to our media centre and view our media releases, distributed Feb 2nd 2012.

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• 01 Feb
  2012 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Launch!

  2012 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month was launched today, 1 February, at Federation Square in Melbourne. Speakers included Chair of Ovarian Cancer Australia, Paula Benson, Professor David Bowtell, Head, Cancer Genomics and Genetics, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, and Carmel McCarthy, ovarian...

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• 01 Feb
  Dani Venn's Delicious Cupcake Recipe- Perfect for any Afternoon Teal!

  Dani's Vanilla Cupcakes with Teal Cream Cheese IcingIngredients: Cupcakes150 grams unsalted butter, room temperature200 grams white sugar 2 free range eggs, room temperature 350 grams plain flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cooking salt 1 ¼ cup full cream milk, room temperature2...

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• 29 Jan
  New Research: Assessing the needs of women with gynaecological cancers

  Health professionals aim to treat cancer but also to support the patient.  To do that, they need to know what support women need.Researchers from The University of Sydney are conducting a study that will explore the emotional, physical, practical, relationship and information needs of women...

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• 24 Jan
  Australian scientists one step closer to improving the diagnosis of ovarian cancer

  Australian scientists are one step closer to improving the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. A team from Sydney's Garvan Institute of Medical Research has been comparing tumour samples from ovarian cancer patients to tissue samples from normal ovaries since 2008. By scanning the genome, the team has...

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• 13 Jan
  Seeking Support Coordinator - Sydney

  We are seeking a Part- time Support Coordinator (Sydney) who will actively promote Sydney ovarian cancer support groups and Ovarian Cancer Australia’s resources and support options by visiting hospitals and liaising with relevant health and support organisations; collaborating with and...

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• 13 Jan
  Summer edition of Health, Wealth and Style

  View our summer edition of Health, Wealth and Style for the latest tips and news...Click here

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• 09 Jan
  Merchandise Competition Winner!

  Congratulations to Nicola from NSW - she’s the lucky winner or our merchandise competition. Nicola will be spending 7 relaxing nights at a Classic Holiday resort. A massive thank you to Classic Holidays for generously donating this wonderful prize.

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• 23 Dec
  Closed for the Christmas holidays

  Just letting everyone know that the Ovarian Cancer Australia Office will be closed for the Christmas break from 24th December, reopening on Tuesday 3rd January. During this period if you require support or advice please contact the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20.Best wishes for the festive...

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• 08 Dec
  MicroRNA Marks Ovarian Cancer Outcome

  Researchers at Yale Cancer Centre have found that women who carry an altered gene are three times more resistant to platinum chemotherapy. Being able to identify women with this variant could help physicians manage their care. For more information on this finding click here.

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