(February 13, 2019) Data from a study conducted by researchers at MD Anderson and Johns Hopkins suggest that an adjuvant gastrointestinal (GI)-based chemotherapy regimen is more beneficial than one that is gynecologic-based in patients with mucinous… Read on
Our menu is heating up! Here’s what you can enjoy at Turn Up the Heat DC on March 5th… Read on
(February 5, 2019) OCRA is pleased to announce we have earned our NINTH consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator… Read on
February 4th is World Cancer Day. Today, millions of people across the globe raise a collective voice for progress. Against cancer in its many insidious forms, and for access to treatments and care for those who need it, no matter where they live… Read on
(January 23, 2019) Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital recently found a correlation between a class of drug used to treat hypertension and longer survival rates in ovarian cancer patients when used with paclitaxel, a drug used to treat… Read on
Another reason you don’t want to miss OCRA’s Turn Up the Heat! Not only does the event feature fabulous tastings from DC’s female culinary stars—we are thrilled to announce that the amazing Chef Elle Simone, from PBS’… Read on
(January 10, 2019) We’re pleased to announce OCRA’s newest research grants of $5.25 million to 23 top scientists at 14 top medical centers… Read on
OCRA’s Turn Up the Heat is coming March 5th! Get your tickets now and treat yourself to our fabulous foodie fest, packed full of tantalizing treats and eats from the DC area’s most exciting female chefs, mixologists and restaurateurs… Read on
(December 21, 2018) This month, researchers in Boston published their findings on how PARP inhibitors (PARPi) cause a chain reaction of responses from the tumor and its environment… Read on
(December 20, 2018) Earlier this year a phase III clinical trial, known as SOLO-1, showed that frontline olaparib (Lynparza) can reduce the risk of disease progression or death by up to 70% in women with BRCA 1 or 2 positive, advanced stage… Read on
