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Chemo: IV vs. Pills, A Matter of Cost in Your State
Michelle Andrews of Kaiser Health News talks about health insurance companies’ coverage of chemotherapy…
The New York Times Publishes OCRF’s Letter to the Editor 9/21/12
Recognizing the community’s concern about the USPSTF recommendation regarding screening for ovarian cancer in September 2012, OCRF responded by writing a New York Times Letter to the Editor to reinforce the fact that research is the key and…
Task Force Recommendations on Ovarian Cancer Highlight Need for Research and a Detection Test, Say Advocates
Washington, DC—On September 10, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated its recommendations on ovarian cancer screening…
Advocate Report: Summer 2012
Advocate Report: Summer 2012 Susan Leighton Summer 2012 was filled with an abundance of advocacy opportunities including the American Association of Cancer Researchers (AACR) Survivor-Scientist Program, the Drug Information Association (DIA) Fellow…
Super Saturday 15 Raises a Record $3.6 Million for Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
THE EVENT WAS HOSTED BY KELLY RIPA, PAULA PATTON, DONNA KARAN AND ARIEL FOXMAN AND PRESENTED BY QVC, COVERGIRL, INSTYLE New York, NY – August 6, 2012– Kelly Ripa, Paula Patton, Donna Karan and Ariel Foxman hosted Ovarian Cancer Research Fund’s…
When Less Is More – Editorial
The L.A. Times published an editorial July 29 summing up years of data showing that aggressively screening and treating people for cancer does not always benefit them…
Kelly Ripa, Paula Patton, Donna Karan, Ariel Foxman to Host Ovarian Cancer Research Fund’s World Famous Garage Sale
SUPER SATURDAY 15 PRESENTED BY QVC, COVERGIRL, INSTYLE SATURDAY, JULY 28TH IN WATERMILL, NY New York, NY – July 13, 2012– Kelly Ripa, Paula Patton, Donna Karan and Ariel Foxman will host Ovarian Cancer Research Fund’s (OCRF) 15th annual Super…
Supreme Court Ruling Ensures Health Coverage for Women with Ovarian Cancer
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance responded to today’s Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act with a statement from Cara Tenenbaum, Vice President for Policy and External Affairs: “We are relieved that patient protections in the…
RedCannon Security, Inc. and Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) launch “Support Ovarian Cancer Research, Prevent Application Downtime” 90-day fundraiser campaign!!
FREMONT, CA AND NEW YORK, NY – May 8, 2012 – RedCannon Security, Inc…
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Submits Comments to Government Regarding Ovarian Cancer Screening
Posted by Cara on May 1, 2012 The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance submitted the following comments in response to the United States Preventive Service Task Force request for comments on draft recommendations for ovarian cancer…
The Supreme Court and the Affordable Care Act: March 28 Arguments
Yesterday’s arguments were divided into two sections: (1) can the requirement that most Americans carry insurance be separated from the rest of the law and (2) is the Medicaid expansion unconstitutional? The requirement that most Americans have…
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Welcomes Two New Directors to its Board
Mara Sandler and Brooke Goodman Cohen join nonprofit organization’s Board, each with a special mission New York, NY March 28, 2012 — Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) welcomes Mara Sandler and Brooke Goodman Cohen to its Board of Directors…