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Welcome. Ovacome is a UK-wide support group for all those concerned with ovarian cancer, involving sufferers, families, friends, carers and health professionals. It aims to:


  • share personal experiences
  • link sufferers
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  • provide information on treatments, screening and research
  • and raise awarenesss of the condition
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    Saturday 15th October
    Leicester Holiday Inn

     In keeping with our nationwide membership, this year's AGM is to be held in Leicester. As well as a short formal annual report we shall be welcoming speakers from varying disciplines. The day provides opportunities for all those affected by ovarian cancer to meet with others, share experiences, and gain mutual support.

    Registration from 10.45 - Coffee and Tea

    11.30    Welcome - Noeline Young

    11.35    Ovacome - The year in focus - Louise Bayne, Noeline Young.

    12.00    Financial review - Michael Sharp.

    12.05    Election of officers

    12.10    Q+A

    12.20    Launch of new Ovacome website (Phase 1)

    12.30    Lunch

    13.30    Recent advances and important questions in treating women with ovarian cancer.
      Dr Dan Stark. Senior Lecturer and Consultant in Medical Oncology, Leeds and Bradford;
      Co-chair of the Yorkshire Gynaecological Cancer Research Network.
    14.00    The National Cancer Research Network: The consumers central role in directing cancer
                  research.
      Dr Tony Stevens. Consumer, Liaison Lead, National Cancer Research Network.
    14.30    Q+A session

    14.45    Refreshments

    15.00    How to get the best from your medical team: The role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist
      Kay Dawson, Louise Boulter CNS, Leicester Royal Infirmary.
    16.00    "The mental and emotional burden of cancer: helping patients cope"
      Patricia Hewitt, Senior Psychotherapist
    16.30    Q+A


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