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Up to 1 in 5 women with the most common form of ovarian cancer have an inherited mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes
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Inheritance of a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation increases your lifetime risk of ovarian cancer from less than 2% to up to 40%
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At least 80% of women diagnosed with the most common form of ovarian cancer will die of their disease
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Risk-reducing surgery is greater than 90% effective at preventing ovarian cancer in women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation

Our Initiative

Facts about our ovarian cancer prevention initiative & how to participate if you are eligible

What is Ovarian Cancer?

Learn more about the biology and treatment of ovarian cancer

There is hope!

A video on the current state of ovarian cancer and the promise of prevention

Genetic Counselling

Learn facts about genetic counselling and testing

How can I help?

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Impact of Prevention

Learn about how this initiative has the potential to save lives

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Personal Stories

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