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At Your Own Pace, In Your Own Space: How to Be a Hero in a Pandemic

At Your Own Pace, In Your Own Space: How to Be a Hero in a Pandemic

“I don’t think of myself as a hero,” said Amy Hollub, ovarian cancer survivor who—along with the help of her family, close friends, and an advisory board—spearheaded a fundraising event in Miami. “It’s my whole community.” Indeed, the idea of community plays a big role in Amy’s ovarian cancer experience – from her own family … Continued

The Overview: December 2020

The Overview: December 2020

We’re probably all ready to say goodbye to 2020, if we have to be honest with ourselves. And yet, we can’t look back and say that the year was entirely bad. With your support, OCRA actually accomplished quite a lot and we have much for which to feel hopeful. RESEARCH ADVOCACY PATIENT SUPPORT & PROGRAMS WAYS TO GIVE … Continued

Applying Computational Biology to Ovarian Cancer | Meet a Scientist

Applying Computational Biology to Ovarian Cancer | Meet a Scientist

Could the next ovarian cancer breakthrough be traced back to a Commodore 64 home computer? After all, in some small measure, OCRA grantee Dr. Sohrab Shah is where he is today thanks to that now-antiquated instrument. He was 11 or 12 years old, tinkering around with programming at home, when he became captivated with what … Continued

A Thanksgiving Message from OCRA’s President & CEO, Audra Moran

A Thanksgiving Message from OCRA’s President & CEO, Audra Moran

Who’s ready to build some new Thanksgiving traditions?  In our household, preparations are underway for one of the “cozier” holidays in recent memory, and I’m sure you’re busy as well, so I’ll keep it short and sweet. On this holiday that is all about gratitude, I need to take a moment and say, from the … Continued

The Overview: November 2020

The Overview: November 2020

We’re full on into fall, and giving thanks for all that we’ve accomplished together, in a year that’s been more than a little challenging. RESEARCH ADVOCACY PATIENT SUPPORT & PROGRAMS EVENTS WAYS TO GIVE

Share Your Story to Support Ovarian Cancer Research | Giving Tuesday

Share Your Story to Support Ovarian Cancer Research | Giving Tuesday

Raise $50 for ovarian cancer research with a simple post on social media! Giving Tuesday is a global day of charitable giving—and OCRA wants to hear from you! It’s one thing if we try to tell the world why ovarian cancer research is crucially important, and why OCRA’s patient support programs matter. But imagine if hundreds of … Continued

Talking Representation and Resources with Elle Simone | Survivor Stories

Talking Representation and Resources with Elle Simone | Survivor Stories

I never say, ‘I have cancer,’ because it’s not mine. I’m dealing with it. Elle Simone In the same way that a complex dish is made up of distinct ingredients that blend together and bring out new flavors, Elle Simone’s life resembles something that could only come out of a Michelin-rated restaurant. Elle is really … Continued

Managing the Three C’s: Cancer, COVID, and Caregiving

Managing the Three C’s: Cancer, COVID, and Caregiving

Caregivers of those who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer play a pivotal role in the emotional and physical support of their loved ones. Many times, caregivers must take on additional responsibilities at home, help navigate complicated health information, juggle their career, and support extended family and friends. Balancing the needs of loved ones and … Continued

Inspired Advice: What Helps You Stay Positive?

Inspired Advice: What Helps You Stay Positive?

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 a blog series that tackles specific topics – from managing treatment-related nausea to intimacy post-diagnosis – and shares advice and reflections from our OCRA Inspire Online … 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 listening session in the video below.

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