Bollywood icon and Ovacome Ambassador Manisha Koirala has teamed up with the UK’s leading ovarian cancer support charity, Ovacome, to launch a compelling new social media campaign aimed at debunking the most common myths surrounding ovarian cancer. The initiative, which coincides with Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (OCAM) this March, highlights the critical importance of understanding the disease and its symptoms.
In a series of videos, Koirala takes to her social media platforms to address four major misconceptions about ovarian cancer. By sharing her own personal experience, having battled and overcome stage 4 ovarian cancer nearly a decade ago, Koirala aims to raise awareness and educate the public on the realities of the disease, ultimately encouraging early diagnosis and timely intervention.
Ovacome, the UK’s national ovarian cancer support charity, is running this campaign to raise much-needed funds, with a target of £75k during OCAM. These funds will help sustain the charity’s essential support services, which are offered free of charge to those affected by ovarian cancer, including patients, their families, healthcare professionals, and those at risk. Ovacome’s support network includes face-to-face and online events across the UK, as well as a dedicated phone support service.
Victoria Clare, CEO of Ovacome, expressed her gratitude for Koirala’s involvement, praising her bravery and commitment to supporting the ovarian cancer community. “We are incredibly thankful to Manisha for her ongoing efforts to raise awareness. Her courage in sharing her journey with ovarian cancer helps not only to destigmatize the disease but also to ensure that more people are diagnosed sooner,” Clare said. “We urge everyone to watch and share Manisha’s MythBuster videos with their loved ones.”
With over 7,500 new diagnoses each year in the UK alone, the need for widespread awareness is urgent. The campaign, which kicks off on Wednesday, 26 March, on Ovacome’s Instagram, is a vital step in promoting the recognition of symptoms and the importance of early detection.
