Seeking New Insights Into Origins of Ovarian Cancer | Meet a Scientist
“It’s kind of like how the Apollo mission to the moon gave us Velcro.” Dr. David Chapel and his team are laying new groundwork in better understanding the origins of … Continued
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Be #RareAware for Rare Ovarian Cancers
Many people are surprised to learn that ovarian cancer is not one disease, but several distinct types and subtypes. Each type differs in who it typically affects, how it spreads, … Continued
Inspired Advice: What Changes to Your Diet and Exercise Routine Have Helped You Since Diagnosis?
Those who have faced an ovarian or gynecologic cancer diagnosis have so much to offer to others going through a similar experience – be it support, tips or friendship. Inspired Advice is … Continued
Empowering Survivorship: Ovarian Cancer Stories
Being diagnosed with ovarian cancer or any gynecologic cancer can be an overwhelming experience, and it can help to know that you aren’t alone. Explore ovarian cancer survivor stories as … Continued
Endometrial Carcinoma (MMMT) | Gael’s #RareAware Story
Gael Ross lives in Durham, North Carolina, and has endometrial carcinoma, also known as MMMT. What has been your frustration in having a rare form of ovarian cancer? There is … Continued
Squamous Cell Carcinoma | Pamela’s #RareAware Story
Pamela Connor lives in Liverpool, New York, and has a squamous cell carcinoma arising in a mature cystic teratoma. What has been your frustration in having a rare form of … Continued
Granulosa Cell Tumor | Becca’s #RareAware Story
Becca Cahall lives in Baltimore, Maryland, and has a granulosa cell tumor. What has been your frustration in having a rare form of ovarian cancer? That there is not much … Continued
Adult Granulosa Cell Tumor | April’s #RareAware Story
April Bupp lives in York, Pennsylvania, and has an adult granulosa cell tumor. What has been your frustration in having a rare form of ovarian cancer? Having a rare form … Continued
Mixed Yolk Sac and Adult Granulosa Cell Tumors | Angela’s #RareAware Story
Angela Marie lives in Valdosta, Georgia, and was diagnosed with a mixed yolk sac tumor and adult granulosa cell tumor at age 24. What has been your frustration in having … Continued
Inspired Advice: How Do You Keep from Feeling Isolated?
Those who have faced an ovarian or gynecologic cancer diagnosis have so much to offer to others going through a similar experience – be it support, tips or friendship. Inspired Advice is … Continued
The Overview: May 2021
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 … Continued
Share for #RareAware
#RareAware is a new campaign from OCRA that will, like its name suggests, raise awareness around rare forms of ovarian cancer — shining a light on the people affected by … Continued