#30DaysofTeal2016
OCRFA applauds FDA’s statement on ovarian cancer screening test
On September 7th, the FDA issued an important safety communication about tests marketed as ovarian cancer screening tests, including the ROCA Test developed by Abcodia Incorporated…
#30DaysofTeal: Day 30
Our #30DaysofTeal campaign spotlighted education and awareness facts about ovarian cancer. You, this amazing and strong community helped us educate 2.5 MILLION people about ovarian cancer throughout September. But awareness doesn’t stop today…
#30DaysofTeal: Day 29
Over 30,000 women and caregivers have found friends, support, strength and community on OCRFA’s Ovarian Cancer Community on Inspire. If you haven’t signed up yet, visit today to meet your online community…
#30DaysofTeal: Day 28
Have you seen our State Report Card, “50 States of Teal”? “50 States of Teal” revealed an overall trend: where a woman lives has a significant impact on her healthcare. Visit www.50statesofteal…
#30DaysofTeal: Day 26
Family history also contributes to a woman’s risk of ovarian cancer. Women who have one first-degree relative with ovarian cancer but no known genetic mutation still have an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer…
#30DaysofTeal: Day 27
Meet a Researcher: We had the chance to interview Dr. Hui Shen, a 2016 Liz Tilberis Early Career Award grantee to get to know her! Read our interview here. OCRFA: Tell us about yourself. Dr. Hui Shen: My name is Hui Shen…
#30DaysofTeal: Day 23
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines for Ovarian Cancer can help walk you through all aspects of an ovarian cancer diagnosis. It answers questions from before a diagnosis through the whole cancer care continuum…
#30DaysofTeal: Day 22
Miss USA, Deshauna Barber, joined Chad Ramsey and Lisa Mauti on Capitol Hill to meet with Members of Congress to educate them about ovarian cancer…
#30DaysofTeal: Day 21
Reps. Sean Duffy (R-WI) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) to speak at briefing on the state of ovarian cancer in the United States Watch the Briefing WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Reps…
#30DaysofTeal: Day 20
We are so excited to announce that Kiehl’s will be donating $25,000 to OCRFA during September…
#30DaysofTeal: Day 19
Let’s take a minute today to thank our doctors, our nurses, and all of our medical professionals who help us and our loved ones with ovarian cancer. The ovarian community salutes these amazing people working on the front lines every day…
#30DaysofTeal: Day 18
Are you ready to look for a clinical trial? OCRFA offers two great resources: EmergingMed and Cure Forward. EmergingMed provides a comprehensive yet simplified system for women to find and link to clinical trial options for ovarian cancer…