Ovarian cancer diagnosis

The symptoms can be similar to other less serious conditions which can delay diagnosis. The ovaries are deep in the pelvis and difficult to examine and screen, which is also why this cancer can be difficult to diagnose.

A blood test to measure levels of CA125 can help to diagnose ovarian cancer. CA125 is a protein in your blood which can rise with ovarian cancer. Your GP can arrange this test.

A CA125 level of 35 and over means that ovarian cancer could be present, and more tests are needed. These may be ultrasound scans or CT scans, which are painless tests that create images of the inside of your body and can show any abnormalities around the ovaries.

Upcoming Events and Support Groups

April

Monday13th April, 14:30 - 16:00, Monday monthly meet up, Online, https://www.ovacome.org.uk/monday-monthly-meet-up

Tuesday 14th April, 11:00 - 12:00, Gentle Exercise class with Sandra, Online, https://www.ovacome.org.uk/event/exercise-class-sandra

Tuesday 14th April, 14:00 - 15:00, Hypnosis for wellbeing: Hypnosis for Self-Compassion & Emotional Healing, Online, https://www.ovacome.org.uk/event/hypnosis-for-wellbeing

Wednesday 15th April, 15:00 - 16:00, Craft session, Online, https://www.ovacome.org.uk/event/crafts

Thursday 16th April, 11:00 - 12:30, Recurrence support group, Online, https://www.ovacome.org.uk/recurrence-support-group

Saturday 18th April, Newcastle Health and Wellbeing Day, Newcastle, https://www.ovacome.org.uk/event/newcastle-hwd-2026

Wednesday 22nd April, 15:00 - 16:00, Craft session, Online, https://www.ovacome.org.uk/event/crafts

Thursday 23rd April, 14:00 - 15:30, Walk with me, Online, https://www.ovacome.org.uk/event/walk-with-me

Monday 27th April, 14:00 - 15:00, Gentle Exercise class with Sandra, Online, https://www.ovacome.org.uk/event/exercise-class-sandra

May

Wednesday 6th May, 15:00 - 16:00, Craft session, Online, https://www.ovacome.org.uk/event/crafts

Wednesday 6th May, 17:00 - 18:30, Under 45's support group, Online, https://www.ovacome.org.uk/under-45s-group

Thursday 7th May, 11:00 - 12:30, Creative writing for wellbeing, Online, Link TBC – will be added here: https://www.ovacome.org.uk/online-wellbeing-events

Monday 11th May, 14:30 - 16:00, Monday monthly meet up, Online, https://www.ovacome.org.uk/monday-monthly-meet-up

Tuesday 12th May, 14:00 - 15:00, Hypnosis for wellbeing: Improve sleep quality, Online, https://www.ovacome.org.uk/event/hypnosis-for-wellbeing

Wednesday 13th May, 15:00 - 16:00, Craft session, Online, https://www.ovacome.org.uk/event/crafts

Thursday 14th May, 14:00 - 16:00, Rarer cancers support group, Online, https://www.ovacome.org.uk/rarer-ovarian-cancers-support-group

Tuesday 19th May, Webinar – Becky Ivey, Online, Link TBC – will be added here: https://www.ovacome.org.uk/upcoming-webinars

Thursday 21st May, 11:00 - 12:30, Recurrence support group, Online, https://www.ovacome.org.uk/recurrence-support-group

Thursday 28th May, 11:00 - 12:00, Relax and Restore, Online, https://www.ovacome.org.uk/event/relax-and-restore

Thursday 28th May, 14:00 - 15:30, Walk with me, Online, https://www.ovacome.org.uk/event/walk-with-me