About Us

Ovarian Cancer Canada is a registered Canadian charitable organization whose mission is to overcome ovarian cancer, providing leadership by:

Supporting women living with the disease and their families
Raising awareness in the general public and with health care professionals
Funding research to develop early detection techniques, improved treatment and, ultimately, a cure

Support

Ovarian Cancer Canada is committed to supporting women with ovarian cancer. We provide information about the disease and treatment, a listening ear, and act as a resource for families who want information and hope.
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Awareness

Ovarian Cancer Canada recognizes the vital importance of education. In the absence of a reliable test for ovarian cancer, the only way to save lives is by raising awareness about the disease and to ensure all women are aware of the signs and symptoms.
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Education for Healthcare Professionals

Ovarian Cancer Canada partners with top universities to provide training opportunities for Canadian healthcare professionals.
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Research

Research is the only way we will ever overcome ovarian cancer. Ovarian Cancer Canada is firmly dedicated to raising funds to support innovative ovarian cancer research in Canada.
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History

	When Corinne Boyer succumbed to ovarian cancer at 57 years old, she left an enduring legacy. In 1997, Corinne's husband, Patrick Boyer created the Corinne Boyer Fund to advance ovarian cancer research and to raise awareness of the disease in Canada. In 1999, the name was changed to National Ovarian Cancer Association (NOCA).
	In 1999, under the leadership of the Executive Director, Elisabeth Ross and the Board of Directors, NOCA galvanized interaction between all persons dealing with ovarian cancer by organizing the first Forum on Ovarian Cancer in1999 which included: Multi-disciplinary health care professionals Researchers Scientists Women living with ovarian cancer and their families The Corinne Boyer Chair in Ovarian Cancer Research was established and co-funded with the University of Ottawa, with Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden in the inaugural role. NOCA was instrumental in: Spearheading information symposia across the country to reach out to stakeholders Developing an award-winning website Producing Listen to the Whispers, an awareness program about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer
	In 1998, Cheryl Brown and Debbe Gervin founded Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Canada. They were determined to make a difference in the lives of women living with ovarian cancer and in well women by increasing awareness of the disease. Working from an office at the BC Cancer Agency in Vancouver, Cheryl and Debbe built Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Canada into a successful, membership-based organization.
	In 2002, the organization was renamed Ovarian Cancer Canada (OCC). The Ovarian Cancer Canada team developed a range of unique information resources. Cheryl’s legacy lives on through the Cheryl Brown Outcomes Unit at Vancouver General Hospital, and a generous bequest to Ovarian Cancer Canada for research programs.
	A new organization was formed in 2007 when the National Ovarian Cancer Association joined with Ovarian Cancer Canada to become the only national charity in Canada dedicated to overcoming ovarian cancer. Adopting the name "Ovarian Cancer Canada" and the sunflower logo from NOCA, the new organization advances and builds on the mission of the founding partners.
	Today, Ovarian Cancer Canada continues to capitalize on the strengths of its founders to efficiently, effectively and proactively meet the needs of women living with the disease and their families, the broader ovarian cancer community, and the Canadian public.