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'Can men get ovarian cancer?': Charity sparks fury after claiming anyone can get the disease 'regardless of gender' READ MORE: Revealed: The six key warning signs of ovarian cancer By Shaun Wooller Health Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 17:57, 5 June 2024 | Updated: 18:43, 5 June 2024 e-mail View comments An ovarian cancer charity has been accused of endangering women and insulting victims by claiming anyone can get the disease 'regardless of gender'. Ovarian Cancer Action sparked fury with its tweet, which featured the LGBT + rainbow flag and said: 'Let's raise awareness by asking: Can men get ovarian cancer?' It added: 'Anyone with ovaries, regardless of gender identity, can be at risk of ovarian cancer.' TV presenter Piers Morgan was among the X users to respond to the post, saying: 'What the hell are you talking about? 'Only WOMEN have ovaries, and if you think men do too then you should be nowhere near public health.

' Ovarian Cancer Action sparked fury with its tweet, which featured the LGBT + rainbow flag and said: 'Let's raise awareness by asking: Can men get ovarian cancer?' It added: 'Anyone with ovaries, regardless of gender identity, can be at risk of ovarian cancer.' TV presenter Piers Morgan was among X users to respond to the post, saying: 'What the hell are you talking about? Only WOMEN have ovaries, and if you think men do too then you should be nowhere near public health' The NHS has previously been accused or erasing women from its health pages on women.

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