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Ovacome is a charitable incorporated organisation based in London which supports women affected by ovarian cancer.

It was founded in 1996 and has over 5000 members. It publishes 15 factsheets for women and their families.[1]

The organisation was widely quoted in reporting of the Missouri case in which damages were awarded against Johnson & Johnson in respect of a woman whose death from ovarian cancer was linked to the use of baby powder.[2]

Ovacome also has a HealthUnlocked online community providing peer support and help for women affected by ovarian cancer.

References

  1. ^ "Ovarian cancer: we need better access to BRCA testing". Daily Telegraph. 27 April 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
  2. ^ "Johnson & Johnson hit with $72m damages in talc-cancer case". BBC News. 24 February 2016. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
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