Raising Awareness of a Silent Epidemic | Survivor Stories
Janice Murphy is a woman with many passions: sharing her love of the Great American Songbook, living life to the fullest — and making sure healthcare providers know that ovarian … Continued
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Paying it Forward While Paying Homage to Madeline Kahn | OCRA Heroes
Most people who dedicate their lives to raising awareness about ovarian cancer, or who dedicate a gift-giving occasion to raise funds for research, have a personal connection to the disease. … Continued
OCRA Rings in Spring with a Return to In-Person Fitness Fundraisers
Spring is almost here and we’re welcoming the warmer weather with a careful and creative return to in-person OCRA Heroes events, including Ovarian Cycle rides and other fitness fundraisers! And … Continued
A False Alarm, and a Wake-Up Call to Fight Ovarian Cancer
Imagine, if you will, a scene from yesteryear: rows of telephone operators sitting in front of giant switchboards, lights blinking on and off in seemingly random patterns, hands working quickly … Continued
Seeking to be Inspired | Survivor Stories
It’s not many people who decide to create a tagline for their retirement. Then again, Penny Free is not like many people. Penny is a licensed clinical social worker, an … Continued
Inspired Advice: What Makes You Feel Beautiful?
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
Xueyang Yu, PhD., Ovarian Cancer Researcher | Meet a Scientist
Dr. Xueyang Yu, of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is a 2021 recipient of OCRA’s Ann and Sol Mentored Investigator Award. Her project, “Macrophage Control of the Microenvironment Drives HGSOC Progression,” … Continued
The Overview: February 2021
We have great hope for the year ahead, and much of that is buoyed by what we accomplished, with your help, in 2020. A quick look back at the numbers… … Continued
#23forHope Challenge
Every 23 minutes, a woman is diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the United States. We need your help in raising awareness of this disease, and in raising critical funds for … Continued
Inspired Advice: How Do You Discuss Your Diagnosis with Your Children and/or Grandchildren?
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
Inspired Advice: What Improves Your Mood?
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
Inspired Advice: What is the Most Helpful Advice You Were Given While Going Through Treatment?
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