In the latest issue of "Living with Cancer," gynecological cancer is one of the featured topics. The magazine is published twice a year and features articles on oncology, stories from people living with cancer, and information on counseling services and patient organizations.

The world comes together to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and drive meaningful change for women everywhere.

The Zurich Women’s Center (Frauenzentrale Zürich) is holding an event entitled “Women’s health in 2026 – Knowledge that empowers women”.

Wanted: Cascade study participants The University of Basel School of Medicine is looking for families with a history of Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer syndrome (HBOC) or Lynch syndrome (LS).

We are excited to announce that the BRCA Group Switzerland went live last week and has been serving its community since then.

In a joint initiative, Krebsliga Ostschweiz (Eastern Switzerland Cancer League), the Simon and Hildegard Rothschild Foundation and the Manja Gideon Foundation organized an evening info event on hereditary ovarian cancer at which the new support group FamEredita was introduced. It was a great way to foster meaningful networking and one-on-one exchange.

On Wednesday, September 10, 2025 for those affected, those seeking advice and those interested in St. Gallen. Between familial risk and self-efficacy: Information and exchange about symptoms of ovarian cancer and introduction of the new self-help group

Jelina Linder, Head of Nutritional Counselling at the Center for Integrative Oncology (ZIO), and Jasmin von Wartburg, a cancer survivor, BRCA1 mutation carrier and founder of Fruchtmunter, gave a talk on May 8, 2025 about the role of diet and nutrition in cancer prevention, treatment and aftercare.

An insightful lecture on the basics of genetics, the importance of knowing your family history, genetic testing, and Swiss law. She also explains the latest recommendations for mutation carriers and possible treatments.

The Manja Gideon Foundation and Zurich Cancer League will host an info event entitled “Ovarian cancer – Hereditary risk and nutrition”

FREE ONE-DAY WORKSHOP: For families with a genetic predisposition to cancer.

The team, led by research group at the CRS is conducting research on new radionuclide therapies, including for metastatic ovarian cancer.

hereditary breast and ovarian cancer experts talk about genes and cancer, hereditary risk, and the role of exercise and nutrition

The 1st Information Day on Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) took place in St. Gallen at the end of October.

Full-day info event on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer in St. Gallen

On symptoms, hereditary risk and genetic counseling - Lecture by Dr. med. Michael Rabner

In the U.S., cancer patients must often be their own health care advocates.

“At first I thought: Self-help? That’s not my thing at all, I’m sure of it!” A conversation with Janna Ulrich of the Zurich BRCA self-help

Information on the Zurich BRCA self-help group, open to women all over Switzerland

“A sheet of paper and a pencil can save lives” It was with those words that Dr. Michael Rabner ended his recent lecture on ovarian cancer