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The relationship between diet and cancer – A talk about self-empowerment and good taste
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.

Manja Gideon Foundation
May 27


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

Manja Gideon Foundation
Apr 5


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

Manja Gideon Foundation
Sep 10, 2024


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


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


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


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


“Take complexity seriously”
I always let the material determine the form. That’s why I chose fabrics that I’ve used before. I integrated silk into the floral pattern

Manja Gideon Foundation
Apr 27, 2020


“Supporting a meaningful cause”
Civic engagement helps to unite people by promoting trust and a sense of community.

Manja Gideon Foundation
Apr 20, 2020


“Still a taboo topic”
Women’s health, and in particular ovarian cancer, is difficult to talk about. The subject is still taboo.

Manja Gideon Foundation
Apr 13, 2020


Designed to inform and educate
“Leaving Traces” is both a charity campaign and a limited-edition pillow series.

Manja Gideon Foundation
Apr 8, 2020
More than pillow-talk
Today is World Cancer Day, and Storyfabrics has taken up the topic of women's health to raise awareness of ovarian cancer.

Manja Gideon Foundation
Feb 4, 2020


Our Spotlight Videos are now online
Today we are launching the Manja Gideon Foundation’s official YouTube channel, “Manja Gideon Foundation – Learn about Ovarian Cancer”

Manja Gideon Foundation
Oct 4, 2019


“Be a pain in the neck”
Lots of guests, lots of questions and an open, informal atmosphere – looking back at an evening full of surprises.

Manja Gideon Foundation
May 7, 2019
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