top of page


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


For families with a genetic predisposition to cancer
FREE ONE-DAY WORKSHOP: For families with a genetic predisposition to cancer.
Manja Gideon Foundation
Mar 25


Radiofolate as a potential therapy for treating ovarian cancer
The team, led by research group at the CRS is conducting research on new radionuclide therapies, including for metastatic ovarian cancer.
Manja Gideon Foundation
Mar 25


Genetics – Diagnostics – Nutrition
hereditary breast and ovarian cancer experts talk about genes and cancer, hereditary risk, and the role of exercise and nutrition
Manja Gideon Foundation
Jan 15

Awareness: Premiere in St. Gallen
The 1st Information Day on Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) took place in St. Gallen at the end of October.
Manja Gideon Foundation
Nov 23, 2024


Full-day info event on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer in St. Gallen
Full-day info event on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer in St. Gallen
Manja Gideon Foundation
Sep 17, 2024


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


Cancer Survivor
In the U.S., cancer patients must often be their own health care advocates.
Manja Gideon Foundation
Jun 14, 2024


“At first I thought: Self-help? That’s not my thing at all, I’m sure of it!”
“At first I thought: Self-help? That’s not my thing at all, I’m sure of it!” A conversation with Janna Ulrich of the Zurich BRCA self-help
Manja Gideon Foundation
May 15, 2024

Information on the Zurich BRCA self-help group, open to women all over Switzerland
Information on the Zurich BRCA self-help group, open to women all over Switzerland
Manja Gideon Foundation
May 14, 2024


“A sheet of paper and a pencil can save lives”
“A sheet of paper and a pencil can save lives” It was with those words that Dr. Michael Rabner ended his recent lecture on ovarian cancer
Manja Gideon Foundation
May 13, 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

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
bottom of page