Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) has announced a collaboration with OPERATION WIPE OUT, an initiative that has demonstrated meaningful success reducing cervical cancer risk in Alabama through prevention-focused education and access to care. Drawing on this proven public-health framework, OCRA will adapt and expand the model nationwide—bringing practical, evidence-based cervical cancer prevention strategies to communities … Continued
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) has expanded its free, online support offerings with several new weekly sessions for individuals diagnosed with gynecologic cancers, as well as caregivers and family members. These include cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancer support, caregiver grief support, Spanish-language sessions, and creative wellness programs. OCRA’s support sessions are facilitated by oncology social work professionals. … Continued
NEW YORK, NY — [February 5, 2026] — Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) has announced a collaboration with OPERATION WIPE OUT, an initiative that has demonstrated meaningful success reducing cervical cancer risk in Alabama through prevention-focused education and access to care. Drawing on this proven public-health framework, OCRA will adapt and expand the model nationwide—bringing practical, evidence-based … Continued
Written by Chad Ramsey, OCRA’s Vice President, Policy OCRA’s Advocate Leader Program Reaches Record Size in 2026 January marked a major milestone for Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s (OCRA) advocacy community. OCRA trained 94 new advocates to join our Advocate Leaders program, bringing our total to 227 advocates across 44 states and Washington, DC. This is … Continued
A new study published February 2 in JAMA Network Open provides the clearest evidence to date that opportunistic salpingectomy—the removal of the fallopian tubes during another gynecologic surgery—can dramatically reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. Led by a B.C.-based international collaboration known as the Ovarian Cancer Observatory, the study found that people who underwent opportunistic … Continued
Watch Now: Ask the Experts Webinar on Gynecologic Sarcoma On January 28, 2026, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) hosted a live Ask the Experts: Gynecologic Sarcoma webinar with Matthew Hemming, MD, PhD. Moderated by Liza Lundgren, LCSW, OCRA’s Director of Education, this free session featured a live discussion and audience Q&A focused on gynecologic sarcoma research, … Continued
This action alert is now closed. View an update on the FY2026 funding package. The Congressional Appropriations Committees have released a combined FY2026 Defense/Labor, Health and Human Services bill—and it includes several critical investments and policy provisions that would significantly strengthen the federal response to ovarian and other gynecologic cancers. This bill represents meaningful progress … Continued
The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance today praised the release of the FY2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill by the Congressional Appropriations Committees and urged swift action to advance and enact the legislation. The bill includes critical funding and policy provisions supporting ovarian cancer research, education, and early detection. Add Your Voice … Continued
Organization launches global initiatives, expands patient programs, strengthens policy leadership, and achieves record engagement in 2025 OCRA is grateful for our community’s generous support, which helped raise over $2.4 million, surpassing our year-end campaign goal and closing out a year of progress. NEW YORK, NY — [January 13, 2026] — In 2025, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) delivered … Continued
We mourn the loss of Elle Simone Scott—a force of creativity, generosity, and purpose whose influence reached far beyond the kitchen. As tributes continue to pour in from across the culinary world, creative industries, and advocacy spaces, it is clear just how deeply Elle touched lives through her work, her mentorship, and her commitment to equity … Continued
In a new piece published by citybiz, OCRA’s Vice President, Policy, Chad Ramsey, discusses the launch of OCRA’s Center for Public Policy, highlighting its role in expanding critical advocacy work and bringing more agency to the gynecologic cancer community. Ramsey explains how patient, survivor, and caregiver experiences have helped shape OCRA’s advocacy priorities over the past … Continued
Friends: This has been a pivotal year for Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), defined by powerful forward momentum—from launching the Global Ovarian Cancer Research Consortium to preparing the Community Accelerated Research Exchange for its debut, expanding essential support and education programs, and establishing our new Center for Public Policy. These developments, along with the progress highlighted below, signal a turning … Continued
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