Now Accepting Applications for 2021 Advocate Leader Program
Be a voice for the ovarian cancer community. Please note: The deadline for application was December 7, 2020. Sign up for email alerts to stay updated on opportunities to take … Continued
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OCRA’s Statement on SCOTUS and the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
The Supreme Court is poised to consider California v. Texas, which will decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — their decision could threaten health coverage for millions … Continued
OCRA Hosts Listening Session With FDA About COVID-19
OCRA Hosts Listening Session With FDA About COVID-19
In August, OCRA hosted a listening session with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to better understand the impact of Covid-19 on clinical trial participation. Watch the full FDA … Continued
The Overview: October 2020
It’s been an incredibly busy end of summer/beginning of fall here at OCRA with a double header of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and our Uniting for Hope Ovarian Cancer National Conference. We’ve … Continued
Making Government Work for People … Especially the Ovarian Cancer Community
US Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) is the Chair and founder of the Congressional Ovarian Cancer Caucus. Established in 2015, the Caucus set out to raise awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms … Continued
Everything You Need to Know About Johanna’s Law and Reauthorization
An important victory for the ovarian cancer community came in 2006 when Congress passed Johanna’s Law. What is Johanna’s Law? Also known as The Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act, … Continued
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Toolkit
With 1 in 78 diagnosed with ovarian cancer—and no early detection test for the disease—it is crucial that we spread the word so others can be knowledgeable about the symptoms … Continued
The Overview: July 2020
There’s so much happening at OCRA – from groundbreaking research to advocacy work, patient support to fundraising efforts. Starting this summer, we will share periodic highlights so that you can … Continued
Shaking Things Up from a Little Town in West Virginia | Meet an Advocate Leader
“Don’t settle” This simple two-word mantra is what guides Roxanne Bright – self-proclaimed dog mom, crafter, and 9-year ovarian cancer survivor from West Virginia who is on a mission to … Continued
Action Alert: Tell Congress to Support Full Funding for OCRP
The Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) is a cutting-edge program housed within the Department of Defense. Despite a history of successful breakthroughs, the program has long been drastically underfunded. The … Continued
OCRA Supports The CLINICAL TREATMENT Act (H.R. 913)
For many ovarian cancer patients, clinical trials offer a promising avenue for expanding treatment options and extending survival. Unfortunately, participation comes at a steep financial cost that is often prohibitive … Continued
Drawing Upon Strength, Speaking Her Truth | Meet an Advocate Leader
“When something is important to you. Be passionate about it. Stay in their face.” That was the advice Kandis Draw received from her mother over and over as she was … Continued