We understand that the end of treatment can be difficult, and that this can often lead to feeling lost, alone and uncertain on how to move forward and take those next steps to recovery

Our seven-week online course, My Next Steps, is specifically designed for those who have completed first line treatment for ovarian cancer, including those who are receiving maintenance therapies. The course is here to help you learn how and where to begin your physical and emotional recovery after treatment and take the positive steps forward that feel right for you.

My Next Steps also gives you the opportunity to connect with others who have experienced ovarian cancer treatment and understand the challenges the end of treatment can bring.

Our specialist nurses have worked alongside women with a diagnosis of ovarian cancer; using their valuable input to co-design a course that covers the key topics that those with a diagnosis feel are most important to support recovery. My Next Steps is here to empower you and provides the tools you need to move forward.

Upcoming courses

10 April - 22 May 2024(inclusive)

Held online via Zoom

If you’re interested in taking part, can commit to attending all 7 sessions and have recently completed first line treatment, please email us at [email protected]. Once we've received your email one of our specialist nurses will be in touch with further details.

There’s so much information out there and it’s been difficult with chemo brain to know where to start to access help. Signing up to this course has been the best thing for me. Everything laid out and in one place with expert talks and advice has been invaluable.

My Next Steps course participant

Want to know more about My Next Steps?

What does the course cover?

My Next Steps covers a wide range of topics, including:

Sharing your story
Understanding what happened to your body during treatment
Getting back into exercise
Emotional recovery
Returning to work
Understanding follow up
Menopause, sex and intimacy
Living well on maintenance therapies

How does the course work?

My Next Steps is held online via Zoom, weekly for seven weeks. Sessions take place on Wednesday mornings, 10am-12.30pm.

This is a group course, so you’ll be joined online by up to 15 others who have also experienced ovarian cancer treatment, alongside expert speakers and our nurse advisers who facilitate the group.

All participants will receive a helpful handbook to use throughout the course which includes a range of information and resources.

Before the course you will be contacted by one of our nurse advisers who will talk to you about what to expect and to start the process of getting to know you. They’ll continue to support you throughout the course.

You’ll also be invited to join a private Facebook group for My Next Steps, so you can connect with your course peers.

How can I take part in My Next Steps?

If you've completed first line treatment for ovarian cancer, are on maintenance therapies or in follow up, and can commit to attending all seven, weekly sessions via Zoom then we'd love to hear from you.

Please send an email to express your interest in taking part in My Next Steps at [email protected]. One of our nurses will then get in touch with further details.

Please note that places are limited and will be allocated on a first come basis.

What if I have questions or concerns about taking part?

We understand that joining a course and sharing your experience can feel daunting, so why not contact our nurse advisers Rachel and Val on the support line to find out more and share your thoughts.

I’m a healthcare professional. How can I signpost my patients to My Next Steps?

Information about upcoming dates for the course and how to apply can always be found on our website. Please share this page with those you support to help them learn more about My Next Steps.

You can also download our leaflet to share with your patients.

Download the leaflet

The information and linking in with other women who are on this journey and know exactly what it feels like has been amazing and empowering and I feel less alone than I did at the start. The tips and advice given have been invaluable to help me make a plan and feel like I’m in control of my recovery. The course has given me the confidence needed to try new things.

My Next Steps course participant