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Push for federal programs that are important to the ovarian and gynecologic cancer community.
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We Need Your Voice
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- Stop Cuts to Cancer Education, Screening, and Surveillance Programs
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The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 would eliminate the CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, which supports the only federally funded education and screening programs focused on gynecologic cancers. Act today to ensure that programs proven to increase early detection, improve outcomes, and save federal dollars through prevention, are not eliminated.
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- Support Multi-Cancer Early Detection Legislation
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New diagnostic technology is beginning to emerge that has the potential to identify cancer signals earlier. Contact your representatives now so when these diagnostics are approved by the FDA, Congress can ensure vulnerable populations have equitable access.
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OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner: September 2025
Written by Chad Ramsey, Vice President, Policy, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance As fall begins, Congress and state legislatures are facing issues with big implications for health care, research, and patient access. Here’s what’s happening now, and how you can help ensure the ovarian and gynecologic cancer community’s voice is heard. Federal Government Shutdown Upon returning … Continued
OCRA’s Advocacy Day Media Coverage
The voices of OCRA’s advocates were amplified by recent television coverage of this year’s Fall Advocacy Day, during which more than 70 people from 30 states met with over 120 Congressional offices to push for critical legislation and funding. Their efforts were broadcast to more than 105,000 viewers, helping to get the message out about the vital … Continued
