Advocate’s Corner: February 2024
OCRA’s Advocates are off to a running start this year with help from our largest Advocate Leader cohort in program history, at 125 participants representing 39 states and 111 congressional districts. … Continued
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Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance Welcomes Largest Cohort of Advocate Leaders in Organizational History
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance is pleased to welcome our 2024 cohort of Advocate Leaders, the biggest ever for our organization with a total of 125 participants. This year’s group, which … Continued
Advocate’s Corner: January 2024
Welcome to OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner, a new monthly series to keep you updated on how our Advocate Leaders and policy team are working on behalf of the ovarian and gynecologic … Continued
The Overview: December 2023
We took meaningful steps in the fight against ovarian and related gynecologic cancers this year, and we couldn’t have done it without your support. Join me for a look at … Continued
The Overview: November 2023
OCRA’s Fall Advocacy Day Drives Change A sea of teal washed over the Capitol when more than 70 advocates from 30 states met with over 120 Congressional offices to push … Continued
OCRA’s Advocacy Day Media Coverage
The voices of OCRA’s advocates were amplified by recent television coverage of this year’s Fall Advocacy Day, during which more than 70 people from 30 states met with over 120 Congressional offices … Continued
OCRA’s Fall Advocacy Day Advances Change on Capitol Hill
A sea of teal washed over the Capitol when more than 70 advocates from 30 states met with over 120 Congressional offices to push for legislative initiatives, including Medicare coverage … Continued
The Overview: September 2023
OCRA Announces Game-Changing Initiatives This month, OCRA announced a trio of initiatives that carry profound implications for ovarian cancer and related research and patient support: OCRA will expand its mission to include … Continued
The Overview: August 2023
Special Registration for National Conference Ends Thursday, August 31st OCRA’s Ovarian Cancer National Conference returns virtually on November 1st – 3rd with important updates on research, care, and resources from top experts … Continued
Act Now: Urge Your Representative to Take Action on Drug Shortages
This action alert has now expired. This shortage of chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin and carboplatin, has reached a serious level, impacting the treatment options available to some ovarian cancer patients. … Continued
OCRA Statement on Shortage of Chemotherapy Drugs
As many are aware, the United States is currently experiencing a matter of great concern: an ongoing shortage of chemotherapy drugs that are essential in the treatment of ovarian cancer. … Continued
The Overview: February 2023
We hope you’re feeling the love from the teal community this week, and always. We’re just seven weeks into 2023 and there’s so much to share — new grantees, a new website, and … Continued