As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, we have much to be thankful for … an embracing and strong survivor community, supporters who remain ever committed to the cause, and brilliant grantees who are making strides every day in the search for better treatments and a cure for ovarian cancer. Here’s a roundup of what’s … Continued
Clinical trials are fundamental to the discovery of new and better therapies in the fight against ovarian cancer. Yet enrollment and widespread availability remain a challenge. To address both financial barriers and inequity in participation, OCRA is urging Congress to pass the DIVERSE (Diversifying Investigations Via Equitable Research Studies for Everyone) Trials Act (H.R. 5030/S. … Continued
Have we got a roundup in store! You heard from us a lot in September (thanks to you, we surpassed our Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month fundraising goal!) and there’s still so much to report … research progress, a brand new clinical trial initiative, our upcoming Fall Advocacy Day, and the list goes on. Read on … Continued
B. Dana Kivel has a plea to the ovarian cancer community, to medical professionals, to the world: “See me. Listen to me. I’m one of the people, the tens of thousands of people who have metastatic ovarian cancer.” But while Dana has a gendered gynecologic cancer, their gender identity does not align with what one would … Continued
November 15-16, 2021 | Register Today! Are you passionate about issues affecting the ovarian cancer community? Now is your chance to have your voice heard at the highest levels — without ever leaving home! OCRA’s Virtual Advocacy Day is a rare opportunity to communicate directly with your Members of Congress, and advocate for federal programs … Continued
OCRA is conducting a survey to gauge patient response to the expansion of telehealth in response to the pandemic. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has been growing in popularity. Telehealth is the practice of caring for patients remotely when the provider and patient are not physically present with each other. Telehealth can refer to … Continued
As we count down to Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and our virtual National Conference, there are so many ways to get involved … whether by learning more and connecting with others or raising awareness of the disease and vital funds for research. Read on to find out how you can be a voice, and a … Continued
Sultry summer days can make anyone feel lazy and daydream of faraway places. But at OCRA, we’re working as hard as ever to fulfill our dream of a day when no one need fear an ovarian cancer diagnosis. Check out all that’s happening and discover ways that you can get involved. RESEARCH ADVOCACY PATIENT SUPPORT … Continued
OCRA and the entire ovarian cancer community applaud the action taken on July 13, 2021 by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro to reauthorize and expand Johanna’s Law. Since it was signed into law in 2007, Johanna’s Law has helped educate and raise awareness of gynecologic cancers to millions of people. Johanna’s Law supports a variety of programs, … Continued
Before we head into the long holiday weekend, we wanted to share all the latest news and happenings. See below for updates in ovarian cancer research and advocacy, and discover new ways to get support and get involved. RESEARCH ADVOCACY PATIENT SUPPORT & PROGRAMS EVENTS WAYS TO GIVE
Flowers are blooming all around us, people are beginning to rediscover the things that matter most, and every day, OCRA grantees are making strides in understanding even more about ovarian cancer. Happy (almost!) May! RESEARCH ADVOCACY PATIENT SUPPORT & PROGRAMS EVENTS WAYS TO GIVE
On April 9, President Biden released his discretionary funding request for fiscal year 2022. Within the request, the President announced the creation of an agency that would take on high-risk, high-reward health research seeking to advance medical technologies. The agency is modeled after the renowned Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) which leverages public investments … Continued
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