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Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Awards a Record-Breaking $6.9 Million in Grants
Kicks off 20th Anniversary with an unprecedented grant award for scientific research and gynecologic cancer patient support program New York, NY January 13, 2014 — To mark its 20th anniversary, Ovarian Cancer Research Fund has awarded a…
Meet OCRF’s 2014 Grant Recipients
OCRF has awarded $6.5 million in research grants to 22 scientists at leading medical institutions across the country…
Then & Now: 20 Years and Still Going Strong
OCRF Board Member, Robin Zarel, Celebrates 20 Years as an Ovarian Cancer Survivor…
Supreme Court to Consider Two Birth Control Lawsuits
The Supreme Court recently announced that it will hear two cases involving insurance coverage for birth control…
New Cancer Insurance Checklist Helps Patients Choose a Health Insurance Plan
Many Americans will begin shopping for health insurance on October 1 through the new insurance marketplaces. As a cancer patient, you have unique health care needs that you may want to consider…
Press Release: New Report Offers Patient Perspectives on Ovarian Cancer Treatment, Diagnosis
Washington, DC—A new report released by the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance summarizes the experiences of 1,014 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer…
President Obama Declares September National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
“This month, we extend a hand to all women battling ovarian cancer. We pledge our support to them, to their families, and to the goal of defeating this disease…
The Valerie Goldfein Story: Founder of the Woman to Woman Program
November 4, 1999 “November 4, 1999 was one of those perfect autumn days in New York when it seems as though nothing could go wrong. But it did for me…
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund and National Sponsor QVC Expand Woman to Woman Program
Gynecologic Cancer Patients to Receive New Support in Tampa, Fla. and in Stanford, Calif…
After Angelina: What Do You Need to Know About Ovarian and Breast Cancer Risk?
Experts agree: “If you or a close relative has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, speak to your doctor about getting genetic counseling…
Jenn Sommermann: Triathlete for a Cure
With 5 states to go, the ovarian cancer survivor is in the home stretch of her 50-state, $100,000 campaign…
Report from ASCO 2013–What's New in Ovarian Cancer Research
We recently returned from the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), an annual event that gathers thousands of cancer researchers from around the world…