News & Updates
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OCRFA is now OCRA
(October 1, 2018) We’re shortening our name, to make it easier to say and easier to write. OCRFA is now Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA). You can find us at ocrahope…
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Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Recommended for Stage IV Tubo-Ovarian Cancer
(December 7, 2018) A study published last month analyzed two clinical trials that sought to determine the best first step for advanced tubo-ovarian cancers, neoadjuvant chemotherapy or debulking…
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Simple Cysts Found by Ultrasound Don’t Require Action
(November 16, 2018) JAMA Internal Medicine recently published an eleven year study of over 72,000 women that found having a simple ovarian cyst does not increase one’s risk of ovarian cancer…
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For Some, Statin Use Can Decrease the Risk of Ovarian Cancer
(November 13, 2018) The International Journal of Cancer recently published a study that explored the use of statins, which reduces one’s lipids, and their effect on ovarian cancer risk…
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Maintenance olaparib Improves Progression-Free Survival in Phase III Clinical Trial
(October 23, 2018) Olaparib, or Lynparza, was shown to increase progression-free survival (PFS) by almost three years in an ongoing trial known as SOLO-1…
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Turn Up the Heat: Celebrating DC’s Female Culinary Superstars
Foodies Unite! OCRA invites you to indulge in the culinary talents of DC’s top female chefs, restaurateurs and mixologists as we Turn Up the Heat to end ovarian cancer! For one night only, you…
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