In January’s State of the Union Address, President Obama ushered in an exciting phase in new medical research by introducing the Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI). This initiative will expand our … Continued
By Annie Ellis: On September 3, 2015, Ovarian cancer survivors and FDA Patient Representatives Peg Ford, Susan Leighton and Annie Ellis were invited to provide the patient perspective at the recent Ovarian Cancer Endpoints Workshop hosted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This meeting was co-sponsored by the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO), the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Click plus sign to read more.
By Annie Ellis On September 3, 2015, Ovarian cancer survivors and FDA Patient Representatives Peg Ford, Susan Leighton and Annie Ellis were invited to provide the patient perspective at the … Continued
MEDIA ADVISORY September 10, 2015 Contact: Lisa Mauti (lmauti@ovariancancer.org, 443-845-2626) MEDIA ADVISORY: Where women live impacts health: New report reveals unequal access to ovarian cancer care Ovarian Cancer National Alliance … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 2, 2015 Sherry Pollex and the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance launch “The TealAppeal” to raise ovarian cancer awarenessPollex, Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, Martin Truex Jr., and Danica … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2015 Ovarian Cancer National Alliance honored for advocacy work OCNA called “leading advocacy organization for women impacted by ovarian cancer” WASHINGTON, DC — On Saturday, … Continued
"Ovarian cancer is difficult to detect early -- there is no simple and reliable way to screen for it and symptoms are often not clear until later stages. By recognizing possible warning signs and unexplained changes, women can increase their likelihood of detecting ovarian cancer in its early stages when treatment is most effective and the chances for recovery are greatest. To bolster these efforts, my Administration has continued to invest in innovative research to improve early detection and treatment of ovarian cancer, and we are working hard to increase public awareness among women about all types of gynecological cancers." -President Barack Obama To read more, click the plus sign.
NASCAR’s Martin Truex Jr.’s girlfriend Sherry Pollex goes to Capitol Hill to advocate for affordable therapy costs, ovarian cancer research funding Pollex, Ovarian Cancer National Alliance support Cancer Treatment Parity … Continued
Several promising advances in the treatment of ovarian cancer were presented at this year’s annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO). Below is a report from one of our Research Advocates, Katie Hoody. Click the plus sign to read Katie's report.
Research Advocate Seana Roubinek attended the 2015 American Association of Cancer Research Annual Meeting in April. Here is her report: “As a two-time cancer ovarian cancer survivor, I have had … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2015 Contact: Lisa Mauti lmauti@ovariancancer.org (202) 517-6410 New Affordable Care Act guidance says women with ovarian cancer can receive free genetic counseling, testing WASHINGTON, DC—Yesterday, … Continued
New Affordable Care Act guidance says women with ovarian cancer can receive free genetic counseling, testing. On May 11, 2015, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury issued new guidance to clarify services and coverage available under the Affordable Care Act. Before today, only women with a family history of ovarian and breast cancer were eligible for genetic testing and counseling free from additional out-of-pocket expense. Click the plus sign to read on...
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