A photo of Target Ovarian Cancer's specialist support line nurses, Val, Rachel and Luisa

We’re here this Helplines Awareness Day

We want everyone affected by ovarian cancer to know that our specialist nurses are here to support them, so we're joining Helplines Awareness Day to help spread the word.  

Last year the Target Ovarian Cancer support line received over 1,000 contacts. 

We want everyone affected by ovarian cancer to know that our specialist nurses are here to support them, so we're joining Helplines Awareness Day to help spread the word.  

The support line is led by our nurse advisers Rachel, Luisa and Val who have lots of experience in cancer care. Whether it’s a call with symptoms questions, an email about treatment, you’ve never called before, or have been in touch previously and need some extra support – our specialise nurses are here. 

A photo of Target Ovarian Cancer's specialist support line nurses, Val, Rachel and Luisa

One of our support line users said: 

Your nurse led helpline has been amazing and a support for myself and my family especially during Covid. Without it, I don't know how I would've got through every day.

5 facts about the support line 

  1. You’ll speak to a specialist nurse who understands what you’re going through. We’re a small team with lots of experience in cancer care.  

  2. It’s for everyone affected by ovarian cancer. We can help family and friends talk through their questions and concerns too.  

  3. You can contact us in a way that feels right for you. Not ready to call? You can email or use our contact form to get the conversation started.  

  4. You can use our support line as much or as little as you need. You may need our support with a specific question, or over a long period of time.  

  5. The support line services are confidential. If you contact us and choose to share personal information, we’ll only use this to provide you with support and information. 

Get in touch  

Call our support line Monday-Friday, 9-5pm: 020 7923 5475   

Complete our contact form, or email us at [email protected]  

You can also join the Ovarian Cancer Community to connect with more people affected by ovarian cancer  


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