Annwen Jones
@jonesannwen.bsky.social
Board Director, World Ovarian Cancer Coalition.
Non-profit strategy, leadership & advocacy specialist.
Experienced CEO.
OBE. MBA. FRSA.
Freeman of the City of London.
Cymraes 🏴
#cansky #ovcasky
Non-profit strategy, leadership & advocacy specialist.
Experienced CEO.
OBE. MBA. FRSA.
Freeman of the City of London.
Cymraes 🏴
#cansky #ovcasky
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Annwen Jones
@jonesannwen.bsky.social
· Nov 19
Study to look at why some people with aggressive cancer are ‘super-survivors’
NHS centres join search for patients who have lived much longer than expected, in hope of developing new therapies
www.theguardian.com
Named after Rosalind Franklin, the British scientist whose Photo 51 first captured the structure of DNA, The Rosalind Study will seek to identify the protective biological characteristics of selected long-term cancer survivors.
#cansky
www.theguardian.com/science/2024...
#cansky
www.theguardian.com/science/2024...
I’m biased because I LOVE Anthony Gormley’s work, but his Witness: Early Lead Works exhibition at The White Cube in St James’s is definitely worth a visit!
It’s free entry so accessible to all 👏👏
www.whitecube.com/gallery-exhi...
#artsky
It’s free entry so accessible to all 👏👏
www.whitecube.com/gallery-exhi...
#artsky
May 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I’m biased because I LOVE Anthony Gormley’s work, but his Witness: Early Lead Works exhibition at The White Cube in St James’s is definitely worth a visit!
It’s free entry so accessible to all 👏👏
www.whitecube.com/gallery-exhi...
#artsky
It’s free entry so accessible to all 👏👏
www.whitecube.com/gallery-exhi...
#artsky
Sending all good wishes and heartfelt thanks to HM The King for sharing his personal experience and insights, and for his excellent support of #cancer #patients #charities #advocates
#cancersky
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#cancersky
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
King Charles sends heartfelt message to fellow cancer patients
King Charles gives a personal message to others facing the anxiety of a cancer diagnosis.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Sending all good wishes and heartfelt thanks to HM The King for sharing his personal experience and insights, and for his excellent support of #cancer #patients #charities #advocates
#cancersky
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#cancersky
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A diagnosis of #ovariancancer is life-changing and extremely challenging at any age but especially difficult in children and younger women. Sending very best wishes - and #Marathon congratulations - to Isla. Thank you for speaking out 🩵
www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/ar...
www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/ar...
Paula Radcliffe reveals how daughter Isla handled cancer battle at 13
The long-distance runner and three-time winner of the London Marathon, 51, was on the sidelines at this year's race, cheering on her 18-year-old daughter on Sunday as she crossed the finish line.
www.dailymail.co.uk
April 29, 2025 at 7:42 PM
A diagnosis of #ovariancancer is life-changing and extremely challenging at any age but especially difficult in children and younger women. Sending very best wishes - and #Marathon congratulations - to Isla. Thank you for speaking out 🩵
www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/ar...
www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/ar...
Deeply honoured to be appointed Commissioner on first ever Lancet Commission on Ovarian Cancer.
Led by global experts, and with women with #ovariancancer at the heart of its work, the Commission aims to transform the future of this disease.
Excellent first mtg in Nice!
#cansky #ovcansky
Led by global experts, and with women with #ovariancancer at the heart of its work, the Commission aims to transform the future of this disease.
Excellent first mtg in Nice!
#cansky #ovcansky
April 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Deeply honoured to be appointed Commissioner on first ever Lancet Commission on Ovarian Cancer.
Led by global experts, and with women with #ovariancancer at the heart of its work, the Commission aims to transform the future of this disease.
Excellent first mtg in Nice!
#cansky #ovcansky
Led by global experts, and with women with #ovariancancer at the heart of its work, the Commission aims to transform the future of this disease.
Excellent first mtg in Nice!
#cansky #ovcansky
Reposted by Annwen Jones
A new study reveals that using the contraceptive pill can lower the risk of ovarian cancer by up to 43%, offering hope for early diagnosis and prevention ahead of World Cancer Day.
Contraceptive Pill Linked to Reduced Ovarian Cancer Risk
A new study reveals that using the contraceptive pill can lower the risk of ovarian cancer by up to 43%, offering hope for early diagnosis and prevention ahead of World Cancer Day.
www.science-tldr.com
February 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
A new study reveals that using the contraceptive pill can lower the risk of ovarian cancer by up to 43%, offering hope for early diagnosis and prevention ahead of World Cancer Day.
Great fun today visiting the Vogue: Inventing the Runway immersive experience in London.
Stunning cinematic tour of history of couture fashion shows up to present day, with most of the biggest fashion designers & beautiful clothes.
On until late April #FashionSky
lightroom.uk/whats-on/vog...
Stunning cinematic tour of history of couture fashion shows up to present day, with most of the biggest fashion designers & beautiful clothes.
On until late April #FashionSky
lightroom.uk/whats-on/vog...
VOGUE: Inventing the Runway
Inventing the Runway is a spectacular new immersive exhibition exploring the history of the fashion runway show, from the intimate couture salons of the early 20th century to the unforgettable pop-cul...
lightroom.uk
January 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Great fun today visiting the Vogue: Inventing the Runway immersive experience in London.
Stunning cinematic tour of history of couture fashion shows up to present day, with most of the biggest fashion designers & beautiful clothes.
On until late April #FashionSky
lightroom.uk/whats-on/vog...
Stunning cinematic tour of history of couture fashion shows up to present day, with most of the biggest fashion designers & beautiful clothes.
On until late April #FashionSky
lightroom.uk/whats-on/vog...
Scaling up use of high-quality ultrasound for faster, more accurate diagnosis #ovariancancer vital to improving outcomes. AI models have potential to turn this ambition into reality.
Excited to see research moving forward at pace in this crucial area ⬇️
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Excited to see research moving forward at pace in this crucial area ⬇️
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
International multicenter validation of AI-driven ultrasound detection of ovarian cancer - Nature Medicine
In a comprehensive dataset from 3,652 patients across 20 centers in eight countries, an ultrasound-based AI model shows robust performance across centers, ultrasound systems, 58 histological diagnoses...
www.nature.com
January 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Scaling up use of high-quality ultrasound for faster, more accurate diagnosis #ovariancancer vital to improving outcomes. AI models have potential to turn this ambition into reality.
Excited to see research moving forward at pace in this crucial area ⬇️
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Excited to see research moving forward at pace in this crucial area ⬇️
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Red sky at night, shepherd’s delight?
Christmas Eve dusk on the Halkyn mountain 🏴
Wishing you all a very happy holiday season. ❤️💚❤️
Christmas Eve dusk on the Halkyn mountain 🏴
Wishing you all a very happy holiday season. ❤️💚❤️
December 24, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Red sky at night, shepherd’s delight?
Christmas Eve dusk on the Halkyn mountain 🏴
Wishing you all a very happy holiday season. ❤️💚❤️
Christmas Eve dusk on the Halkyn mountain 🏴
Wishing you all a very happy holiday season. ❤️💚❤️
Medical research has transformed the treatment of #ovariancancer recently but resistance to the new class of drugs - parp inhibitors - must be overcome in order to realise their full potential.
Congratulations Dr @louisefets.bsky.social & Dr Moncayo - the patient community is cheering you on!
Congratulations Dr @louisefets.bsky.social & Dr Moncayo - the patient community is cheering you on!
🎉 Congratulations @louisefets.bsky.social and Carmen Ramirez Moncayo for receiving a 2024 Victoria’s Secret Global Fund for Women’s Cancers Career Development Award, in partnership with Pelotonia & AACR.
This award will help fund research on drug resistant ovarian cancer.
lms.mrc.ac.uk/aarc-grant/
This award will help fund research on drug resistant ovarian cancer.
lms.mrc.ac.uk/aarc-grant/
Dr Louise Fets wins funding for research into ovarian cancer
Dr Louise Fets, Head of the Drug Transport and Tumour Metabolism Group at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences, has been awarded funding from the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) to fu...
lms.mrc.ac.uk
December 17, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Medical research has transformed the treatment of #ovariancancer recently but resistance to the new class of drugs - parp inhibitors - must be overcome in order to realise their full potential.
Congratulations Dr @louisefets.bsky.social & Dr Moncayo - the patient community is cheering you on!
Congratulations Dr @louisefets.bsky.social & Dr Moncayo - the patient community is cheering you on!
Finally got to see The Lehman Trilogy - rags to riches to ruin tale of the Lehman family over 146 years, culminating in the collapse of Lehman’s Brothers investment bank & the 2008 global financial crisis.
Brilliant script, performances & production - theatre at its finest. A masterpiece!
#artsky
Brilliant script, performances & production - theatre at its finest. A masterpiece!
#artsky
December 14, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Finally got to see The Lehman Trilogy - rags to riches to ruin tale of the Lehman family over 146 years, culminating in the collapse of Lehman’s Brothers investment bank & the 2008 global financial crisis.
Brilliant script, performances & production - theatre at its finest. A masterpiece!
#artsky
Brilliant script, performances & production - theatre at its finest. A masterpiece!
#artsky
How chemotherapy has an impact on #ovariancancer and the potential for maintaining its efficacy with immunotherapy.
Still early stage research but potentially very promising.
#cansky #ovcasky #medsky #TCells
healthcare-in-europe.com/en/news/chem...
Still early stage research but potentially very promising.
#cansky #ovcasky #medsky #TCells
healthcare-in-europe.com/en/news/chem...
How chemotherapy affects ovarian cancer tumours
Researchers have discovered how chemotherapy can change tumours, making them more vulnerable to new types of treatments.
healthcare-in-europe.com
December 12, 2024 at 8:47 PM
How chemotherapy has an impact on #ovariancancer and the potential for maintaining its efficacy with immunotherapy.
Still early stage research but potentially very promising.
#cansky #ovcasky #medsky #TCells
healthcare-in-europe.com/en/news/chem...
Still early stage research but potentially very promising.
#cansky #ovcasky #medsky #TCells
healthcare-in-europe.com/en/news/chem...
Statistically significant & clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival reported for immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in combination with olaparib for treatment of non-BRCA mutated #ovariancancer
Look forward to seeing the data.
www.onclive.com/view/pembrol...
Look forward to seeing the data.
www.onclive.com/view/pembrol...
Pembrolizumab/Chemo, Followed by Olaparib Maintenance, Boosts PFS in Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy, followed by olaparib with or without bevacizumab, improved PFS in advanced ovarian cancer.
www.onclive.com
December 9, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Statistically significant & clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival reported for immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in combination with olaparib for treatment of non-BRCA mutated #ovariancancer
Look forward to seeing the data.
www.onclive.com/view/pembrol...
Look forward to seeing the data.
www.onclive.com/view/pembrol...
Absolutely fascinating, eye-opening, eyebrow-raising evening at the incredible Medieval Women exhibition @britishlibrary.bsky.social ⬇️⬇️
Highly recommend a visit!!
Thank you @barkerjoannam.bsky.social
#history #women #Europe
www.bl.uk/whats-on/med...
Highly recommend a visit!!
Thank you @barkerjoannam.bsky.social
#history #women #Europe
www.bl.uk/whats-on/med...
Medieval Women
Discover the lives of women of medieval Europe through their own words, visions and experiences.
www.bl.uk
December 4, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Absolutely fascinating, eye-opening, eyebrow-raising evening at the incredible Medieval Women exhibition @britishlibrary.bsky.social ⬇️⬇️
Highly recommend a visit!!
Thank you @barkerjoannam.bsky.social
#history #women #Europe
www.bl.uk/whats-on/med...
Highly recommend a visit!!
Thank you @barkerjoannam.bsky.social
#history #women #Europe
www.bl.uk/whats-on/med...
Rest in peace Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE. Thank you for your support and encouragement of the work of @TargetOvarianCancer.bsky.social and your personal kindness 💔
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#cansky #ovcasky
#WomanofSubstance
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#cansky #ovcasky
#WomanofSubstance
Barbara Taylor Bradford obituary: An author of substance
The life of the prolific writer, famous for family sagas with female characters as strong as herself.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Rest in peace Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE. Thank you for your support and encouragement of the work of @TargetOvarianCancer.bsky.social and your personal kindness 💔
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#cansky #ovcasky
#WomanofSubstance
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#cansky #ovcasky
#WomanofSubstance
Scientists joining the rush to Blue Sky (source: Nature) … ⬇️
Thank you @bsky.app 🩵
#oncsky #cansky
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Thank you @bsky.app 🩵
#oncsky #cansky
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
‘A place of joy’: why scientists are joining the rush to Bluesky
Researchers say the social-media platform — an alternative to X — offers more control over the content they see and the people they engage with.
www.nature.com
November 23, 2024 at 7:21 AM
Scientists joining the rush to Blue Sky (source: Nature) … ⬇️
Thank you @bsky.app 🩵
#oncsky #cansky
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Thank you @bsky.app 🩵
#oncsky #cansky
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Reposted by Annwen Jones
Truly honored to catch the baton & take over as Chair of the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition in a few weeks. Thank you for your stellar leadership @jonesannwen.bsky.social . You’re a big act to follow. Thrilled you’ll be right by my side🩵 #ovariancancer #nowomanleftbehind
A privilege to serve as Chair of the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition for the past 3 years. So much achieved, still so much to be done.
Thrilled to be handing over the leadership baton to the trailblazing Robin Cohen & honoured to remain as Board Director.
#ovariancancer
mailchi.mp/710a4d1fd033...
Thrilled to be handing over the leadership baton to the trailblazing Robin Cohen & honoured to remain as Board Director.
#ovariancancer
mailchi.mp/710a4d1fd033...
A Year of Milestones, Momentum, and Memories in the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer
mailchi.mp
November 21, 2024 at 8:48 PM
Truly honored to catch the baton & take over as Chair of the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition in a few weeks. Thank you for your stellar leadership @jonesannwen.bsky.social . You’re a big act to follow. Thrilled you’ll be right by my side🩵 #ovariancancer #nowomanleftbehind
A privilege to serve as Chair of the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition for the past 3 years. So much achieved, still so much to be done.
Thrilled to be handing over the leadership baton to the trailblazing Robin Cohen & honoured to remain as Board Director.
#ovariancancer
mailchi.mp/710a4d1fd033...
Thrilled to be handing over the leadership baton to the trailblazing Robin Cohen & honoured to remain as Board Director.
#ovariancancer
mailchi.mp/710a4d1fd033...
A Year of Milestones, Momentum, and Memories in the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer
mailchi.mp
November 21, 2024 at 8:38 PM
A privilege to serve as Chair of the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition for the past 3 years. So much achieved, still so much to be done.
Thrilled to be handing over the leadership baton to the trailblazing Robin Cohen & honoured to remain as Board Director.
#ovariancancer
mailchi.mp/710a4d1fd033...
Thrilled to be handing over the leadership baton to the trailblazing Robin Cohen & honoured to remain as Board Director.
#ovariancancer
mailchi.mp/710a4d1fd033...
A Year of Milestones, Momentum, and Memories in the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer
mailchi.mp
November 21, 2024 at 8:37 PM
A privilege to serve as Chair of the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition for the past 3 years. So much achieved, still so much to be done.
Thrilled to be handing over the leadership baton to the trailblazing Robin Cohen & honoured to remain as Board Director.
#ovariancancer
mailchi.mp/710a4d1fd033...
Thrilled to be handing over the leadership baton to the trailblazing Robin Cohen & honoured to remain as Board Director.
#ovariancancer
mailchi.mp/710a4d1fd033...
Reposted by Annwen Jones
Fascinating study. And offering an example in another lethal cancer, #kidneycancer....
In 1974, my parents were told their 14-yr old had a 50/50 chance of surviving 5 years. 16.5 cm renal tumour. Ugh.
Nov 2024 made it ... 50 years. Zebra?
#payitforward #survivorship
#cansky
In 1974, my parents were told their 14-yr old had a 50/50 chance of surviving 5 years. 16.5 cm renal tumour. Ugh.
Nov 2024 made it ... 50 years. Zebra?
#payitforward #survivorship
#cansky
Named after Rosalind Franklin, the British scientist whose Photo 51 first captured the structure of DNA, The Rosalind Study will seek to identify the protective biological characteristics of selected long-term cancer survivors.
#cansky
www.theguardian.com/science/2024...
#cansky
www.theguardian.com/science/2024...
Study to look at why some people with aggressive cancer are ‘super-survivors’
NHS centres join search for patients who have lived much longer than expected, in hope of developing new therapies
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Fascinating study. And offering an example in another lethal cancer, #kidneycancer....
In 1974, my parents were told their 14-yr old had a 50/50 chance of surviving 5 years. 16.5 cm renal tumour. Ugh.
Nov 2024 made it ... 50 years. Zebra?
#payitforward #survivorship
#cansky
In 1974, my parents were told their 14-yr old had a 50/50 chance of surviving 5 years. 16.5 cm renal tumour. Ugh.
Nov 2024 made it ... 50 years. Zebra?
#payitforward #survivorship
#cansky
Named after Rosalind Franklin, the British scientist whose Photo 51 first captured the structure of DNA, The Rosalind Study will seek to identify the protective biological characteristics of selected long-term cancer survivors.
#cansky
www.theguardian.com/science/2024...
#cansky
www.theguardian.com/science/2024...
Study to look at why some people with aggressive cancer are ‘super-survivors’
NHS centres join search for patients who have lived much longer than expected, in hope of developing new therapies
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Named after Rosalind Franklin, the British scientist whose Photo 51 first captured the structure of DNA, The Rosalind Study will seek to identify the protective biological characteristics of selected long-term cancer survivors.
#cansky
www.theguardian.com/science/2024...
#cansky
www.theguardian.com/science/2024...
Useful short explainer of research efforts into development of #ovariancancer vaccines ⬇️
#cansky
www.forbes.com/sites/miriam...
#cansky
www.forbes.com/sites/miriam...
What You Should Know About Ovarian Cancer Vaccines
Ovarian cancer vaccines are under development, but none are ready for primetime. There are no screening tools for ovarian cancer.
www.forbes.com
November 17, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Useful short explainer of research efforts into development of #ovariancancer vaccines ⬇️
#cansky
www.forbes.com/sites/miriam...
#cansky
www.forbes.com/sites/miriam...
“Spa refused me a massage because I have cancer.”
Widespread misunderstanding still about the safety & benefits of massage #cancer #ovariancancer
#cansky #ovariansky
Thank you Sindy Sidhu & Made for Life Foundation for highlighting this important issue.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Widespread misunderstanding still about the safety & benefits of massage #cancer #ovariancancer
#cansky #ovariansky
Thank you Sindy Sidhu & Made for Life Foundation for highlighting this important issue.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Spa refused Warrington woman a massage 'because she has cancer'
Sindy Sidhu is calling for the misinformation around massage treatments for cancer patients to be addressed.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 16, 2024 at 4:52 PM
“Spa refused me a massage because I have cancer.”
Widespread misunderstanding still about the safety & benefits of massage #cancer #ovariancancer
#cansky #ovariansky
Thank you Sindy Sidhu & Made for Life Foundation for highlighting this important issue.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Widespread misunderstanding still about the safety & benefits of massage #cancer #ovariancancer
#cansky #ovariansky
Thank you Sindy Sidhu & Made for Life Foundation for highlighting this important issue.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Excellent presentations & insightful discussions setting out clear opportunities to make progress and save lives #ovariancancer
The session will be re-played on 26 November 2.30pm UCT at the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition Annual Partner Meeting.
Registration is free. Details ⬇️
loom.ly/BzoaqE4
The session will be re-played on 26 November 2.30pm UCT at the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition Annual Partner Meeting.
Registration is free. Details ⬇️
loom.ly/BzoaqE4
November 15, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Excellent presentations & insightful discussions setting out clear opportunities to make progress and save lives #ovariancancer
The session will be re-played on 26 November 2.30pm UCT at the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition Annual Partner Meeting.
Registration is free. Details ⬇️
loom.ly/BzoaqE4
The session will be re-played on 26 November 2.30pm UCT at the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition Annual Partner Meeting.
Registration is free. Details ⬇️
loom.ly/BzoaqE4
Proud this week to introduce World Ovarian Cancer Coalition session on landmark Every Woman Study Low & Middle Income Country Edition at London Global Cancer Week.
Ovarian cancer incidence & mortality set to surge. Crucial that action is taken now to change the course of the disease. #cansky
Ovarian cancer incidence & mortality set to surge. Crucial that action is taken now to change the course of the disease. #cansky
November 15, 2024 at 10:30 PM
Proud this week to introduce World Ovarian Cancer Coalition session on landmark Every Woman Study Low & Middle Income Country Edition at London Global Cancer Week.
Ovarian cancer incidence & mortality set to surge. Crucial that action is taken now to change the course of the disease. #cansky
Ovarian cancer incidence & mortality set to surge. Crucial that action is taken now to change the course of the disease. #cansky