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Knowledge is power
Hereditary ovarian cancer risk and the power of self-help will be the main topics covered on May 6.

Manja Gideon Foundation
Apr 9, 2024


The MGF makes a TV appearance
Corinne Wacker, host of “TOP MED”, the well-known TV show about health, invited MGF board members Prof. René Hornung and Erika Gideon

Manja Gideon Foundation
Feb 2, 2024


Clinical studies on the well-being of female patients
Prof. Dr. Viola Heinzelmann, who collaborated with us on our resource guide, is a founding member and president of Swiss GO

Manja Gideon Foundation
Feb 1, 2024


LadiesDrive and confidence
Sandra-Stella Triebl refers to herself as the “Queen of Networking” and that is no exaggeration.

Andres Chocron
Jan 27, 2024


“Olivia” – Now available in German
The European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) and European Network of Gynaecological Oncology (ENGAGe)

Manja Gideon Foundation
Jan 26, 2024


A family tree can save your life
Science journalist Theres Lüthi wrote about hereditary ovarian cancer for the NZZ am Sonntag magazine.

Manja Gideon Foundation
Jun 25, 2023


Evening info session in May on hereditary ovarian cancer in Winterthur
Evening info session in May on hereditary ovarian cancer in Winterthur

Manja Gideon Foundation
Apr 16, 2023


The Story of a survivor
Yolanda had been cancer-free for over nine years; she was considered cured.

Manja Gideon Foundation
Jan 30, 2023


A reassuring cancer podcast
The “Wissen gegen Krebs” podcast by the Swiss Cancer Research foundation presents experts who conduct cancer research

Manja Gideon Foundation
Dec 2, 2022


Focus Me – A new app for online support
The Focus Me app is now also giving women with different types of gynaecological cancer, such as ovarian cancer, a way to connect.

Manja Gideon Foundation
Nov 24, 2022


Psychological stability via individual strategies
How do you live with anxiety, grief and stress? An ovarian cancer diagnosis can trigger psychological stresses that women and ....

Manja Gideon Foundation
Nov 18, 2022


New videos online
Missed our info event on 5.5.2022? Don’t worry – we recorded both of the talks.

Manja Gideon Foundation
Jun 14, 2022


Researching for better cancer therapies
The goal of her research is to determine the factors that influence the efficacy of DNA repair.

Manja Gideon Foundation
Apr 18, 2022


#PowerfulTogether
“Powerful Together” is the slogan of this year’s WOCD campaign, initiated by the non-profit World Ovarian Cancer Coalition

Manja Gideon Foundation
May 8, 2021


Giving feelings a shape
On the eve of World Ovarian Cancer Day in 2019, Sprenger participated in a panel discussion at an info session hosted by the MGF

Manja Gideon Foundation
Apr 30, 2021
The search for hope
Hadar Golan-Berman has won a three-year scholarship from the Manja Gideon Foundation.

Manja Gideon Foundation
Apr 7, 2021


Staying active – despite the pandemic
Women are still contracting the disease. They need information and the best medical attention and care.

Manja Gideon Foundation
Dec 7, 2020


Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every year in October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws attention to women’s situation

Manja Gideon Foundation
Oct 15, 2020


8 May: World Ovarian Cancer Day
The 8th of May is World Ovarian Cancer Day, a global initiative that seeks to educate women on the importance of early detection.

Manja Gideon Foundation
May 4, 2020


“Vulnerability and strength”
People are far too hesitant to talk about women’s health. In Switzerland, what’s most important is that everything works and stays on track

Manja Gideon Foundation
May 4, 2020
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