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OCRA invests more funds into ovarian cancer research than any other public charity.
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Our Mission Statement: Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance is dedicated to curing ovarian cancer while improving treatments by advancing innovative science, promoting preventive measures, and advocating for, educating and supporting anyone affected by gynecologic cancers to ensure the best possible care and outcomes.
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For each dollar we spend, 81 cents goes to funding critical research and innovative programs
OCRA has both a laser focus and a panoramic view when it comes to the fight against gynecologic cancers.
OCRA invests more funds into ovarian cancer research than any other public charity.
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In times of adversity, support becomes a beacon of hope.
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Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is the oldest and largest ovarian and gynecologic cancer charity in the world. Since its founding in 1994, OCRA has grown into the leading non-government funder of ovarian and related gynecologic cancer research, investing over $137 million in groundbreaking studies. Through innovative education and advocacy efforts, compassionate support programs, and cross-industry collaboration, OCRA is driving progress and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to improve outcomes for patients and advance research in its quest for a cure.
In a recent article for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Jeff Guttenfelder spoke with journalist Ciara McCarthy about losing his late wife, Ni, to ovarian cancer, and how he is channeling … Continued
KVIA-TV ABC-7 News El Paso recently spotlighted the groundbreaking work of OCRA-funded researcher Daniel Heller, PhD of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, whose research lab is working to develop a … Continued
Videos from the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) 2025 International Gynecologic Cancer Conference are now available to watch online — offering free educational sessions on ovarian and gynecologic cancer research, treatment, and patient care. For the first … Continued
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