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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the UK, so this month we're raising awareness of the signs and symptoms and looking at how it also affects teenagers and young people.

What is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month?

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month aims to highlight risk factors, empower women, and raise awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms in women. 

When is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month?

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month runs every year in March. 

What are ovarian cancer symptoms?

Ovarian cancer is a rare cancer that develops in the ovaries, which produce eggs and hormones. Ovarian cancer signs and symptoms include ongoing abdominal or pelvic pain, bloating, or feeling full quickly. Treatment usually involves surgery, chemotherapy, or both. With early diagnosis and specialist care, many young people can be successfully treated. 

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How CCLG supports teenagers and young women affected by ovarian cancer

We bring together the children and young people’s cancer community. We fund and support innovative research and collaborate to drive forward improvements in childhood cancer, including ovarian cancer. We collaborate with our network of dedicated professional members in treatment, care and research to help children with any cancer survive and live happy, healthy and independent lives. 

Read more about ovarian cancer in teenagers

Daniella's story

Daniella Capitas Webster was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer, called mucinous ovarian cancer, aged 22 in June 2023. Here, she tells us about her long journey to diagnosis, a complicated treatment plan, and why she wants to use her voice to…

Ovarian cancer in teenagers and young adults

Ovarian cancer starts in the ovaries, which are part of the reproductive system. The three main types of ovarian cancer are germ cell tumours, epithelia tumours and stromal cell tumours.

Layla's story

Layla Jane Bartlett was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in January 2025 when she was 22 years old.