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Representatives Sean Duffy (R-WI) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) t...

Representatives Sean Duffy (R-WI) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) to launch Congressional Ovarian Cancer Caucus at Rally on Tuesday

October 16, 2015

For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 28, 2015 Representatives Sean Duffy (R-WI) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) to launch Congressional Ovarian Cancer Caucus at Rally on Tuesday Representatives Sean Duffy (R-WI) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) to launch Congressional Ovarian Cancer Caucus at Rally on Tuesday WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tomorrow, Representatives Sean Duffy and Rosa DeLauro, who have each been … Continued

Precision Medicine Initiative

Precision Medicine Initiative

October 16, 2015

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 understanding of personalized medicine, when doctors pick treatments to suit individual patients rather than the ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. Since January, the President’s advisers have begun to … Continued

Ovarian Cancer Endpoints at FDA

Ovarian Cancer Endpoints at FDA

October 1, 2015

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.

Ovarian Cancer Endpoints Workshop hosted by the Food and Dr...

Ovarian Cancer Endpoints Workshop hosted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

October 1, 2015

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 … Continued

MEDIA ADVISORY: Where women live impacts health: New report...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Where women live impacts health: New report reveals unequal access to ovarian cancer care

September 14, 2015

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 says state lawmakers can make changes that would improve care for the more than 21,000 women diagnosed each year WASHINGTON, D.C. — New findings reveal … Continued

Sherry Pollex and the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance laun...

Sherry Pollex and the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance launch “The Teal Appeal” to raise ovarian cancer awareness

September 14, 2015

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 Patrickjoin forces during September’s National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, tosave more women’s lives DARLINGTON, SC — On Sunday, Sherry Pollex and the Ovarian Cancer National … Continued

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance honored for advocacy work

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance honored for advocacy work

September 14, 2015

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, June 20, the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance (OCNA) will be honored by Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE) at the 2015 Spirit of Empowerment … Continued

Presidential Proclamation

Presidential Proclamation

September 1, 2015

"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’s girlfriend Sherry Polle...

NASCAR’s Martin Truex’s girlfriend Sherry Pollex goes to Capitol Hill to advocate for affordable therapy costs, ovarian cancer research funding

July 15, 2015

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 Act, to ensure affordable out-of-pocket costs for cancer therapy WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Sherry Pollex, girlfriend to NASCAR’s Martin Truex Jr. and longtime champion of … Continued

ASCO 2015 Update

ASCO 2015 Update

June 22, 2015

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.

AACR Update

AACR Update

May 18, 2015

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 the great opportunity to get involved in legislative advocacy as well as the Survivors Teaching Students® program through the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Being selected … Continued

New Affordable Care Act guidance says women with ovarian ca...

New Affordable Care Act guidance says women with ovarian cancer can receive free genetic counseling, testing

May 12, 2015

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, 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. … Continued