You’re Not Alone: Support from Target Ovarian Cancer

18 June 2026 — lia-rogers

Target Ovarian Cancer is one the UK’s leading ovarian cancer charities. They aim is to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives by driving national awareness campaigns, training GPs, and supporting everyone affected by the disease. If you or someone you love has been affected by ovarian cancer, you’re not alone, and below they explain the different ways in which they can help.

Support when you need it most

A diagnosis of ovarian cancer can feel overwhelming. That’s why our support services are designed around what people tell us they need most.

With Target Ovarian Cancer, you can:

• Talk to our specialist nurses who understand ovarian cancer
• Connect with others who know what you’re going through
• Access trusted information to help you make informed decisions about treatment and care

Speak to our specialist nurses

Need someone to talk to about ovarian cancer? Our nurse led support line is here for you.

Our specialist nurses have supported thousands of people just like you. They understand what you’re feeling, and they can help you right now. Whether you need practical information, advice, or just a listening ear, we’re here for you.

Our support line is here for anyone affected by ovarian cancer, including family and friends. It’s open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays).

Call for free: 0808 802 6000
Email: support@targetovariancancer.org.uk 

“These calls have helped me more than I can describe. I was able to talk through my concerns, ask questions and discuss my worries. It really helped knowing my options.”
 — Support line user

Join our support events

Our programme of digital support events is shaped by you and what you’ve told us you need. These events give you the chance to connect with leading experts and others affected by ovarian cancer.

Our events include:

• Diet and nutrition
• Managing fatigue
• Coping with uncertainty
• New treatments and clinical trials
• Yoga and relaxation sessions
• Virtual coffee mornings and informal chats

You can also find support with our My Next Steps course, specifically designed for those finishing ovarian cancer treatment to take their next steps to physical and emotional recovery.

How to join

Register today and we’ll send you details on how to take part online:

👉 targetovariancancer.org.uk/supportevents

Watch on demand

You can also watch our events back when it suits you:
 👉 www.youtube.com/@TargetOvarianCancer

“Another excellent resource offered by Target Ovarian Cancer. Highly informative, accessible sessions that address the questions we all have, big and small.”
 — Siobhan

Connect with others who understand

We know how important connection is after a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Our private Facebook groups offer safe, welcoming spaces where you can connect and share with others:

• Our Ovarian Cancer Community group is a kind, supportive group for everyone affected by ovarian cancer, including friends and family. 

• Our In Touch group is a safe and supportive space only for those with an ovarian cancer diagnosis. This is a private community where you can talk honestly and openly about how you’re feeling – and find comfort and understanding from others living with and beyond ovarian cancer.

Join us at:
 👉 targetovariancancer.org.uk/community

“This group is a wealth of information, support, shared experiences, laughs and, for me, feels like a great community. A place where being vulnerable feels safe.”
 — Mary

In person peer support

Join us at our in person peer support groups across England for women with an ovarian cancer diagnosis. These monthly groups offer a space to share experiences, listen, and build lasting connections in a safe, understanding environment.

Groups currently meet in:

• Leicester
• Stoke-on-Trent
• Derby
• King’s Lynn
• Leeds
• Harrogate
• Blackpool
• Oldham
• North London (Bloomsbury)
• Exeter
• (New groups coming soon in Doncaster, Northampton, Scarborough and York).

If you can’t join us in person then why not join our online peer support group? 

To find out more or help set up a group in your area, contact Pamela (Project Lead):
 📧 pwalker@targetovariancancer.org.uk
 🌐 targetovariancancer.org.uk/lets-connect

Trusted information you can rely on

With so much health advice available online, it’s never been more important to know that you can trust what you read. That’s why we’re committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based information.

Our information is Patient Information Forum (PIF) TICK accredited – the only assessed quality mark for print and online health and care information.

Where to find our information

Reliable, regularly updated and easy-to-follow, our information is available online and in print.

Our website, videos, free guides and information sheets cover lots of topics; from symptoms, testing, and treatments for ovarian cancer, to how to cope if cancer comes back – and gives information on everything from finances to wellbeing.

You’ll find expert advice from healthcare professionals as well as personal experiences and insights from others affected by ovarian cancer.

👉 Find our online information at targetovariancancer.org.uk

👉 Download or order free copies of our guides at targetovariancancer.org.uk/guides or call 0808 802 6000

Looking to take part in a clinical trial?

Learn more about clinical trials, why they’re important, and if you might be able to take part in any.

👉 targetovariancancer.org.uk/clinical-trials
 📞 0808 802 6000

Find support. Find information. Find others.

Whatever stage you’re at, Target Ovarian Cancer is here for you.

To find more support in your local area, go to the Cancer Care Map homepage and search using ‘ovarian cancer’.