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
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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
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
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?
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
Focusing on the Next Line of Defense Against Ovarian Cancer | Meet a Scientist
There is an 80% recurrence rate when it comes to ovarian cancer, so the question of ‘what next?’ takes on a huge importance. This is the question that Sarah Gitto, PhD, and her team in the Daniel J. Powell Lab at the University of Pennsylvania’s Ovarian Cancer Research Center, have set out to answer. They … 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.
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 learned so much and strengthened our community. Here are just some of the ways: RESEARCH ADVOCACY PATIENT SUPPORT & PROGRAMS OCRA HEROES EVENTS WAYS TO … 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 and support for research. This was almost a decade after Representative DeLauro helped lead a bipartisan coalition to pass the original Johanna’s Law – also … Continued
A Look Back at Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
What a whirlwind! You heard a lot from us this September, and we want to take just a moment to tell you how grateful we are for your support throughout Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. With your help, we surpassed our fundraising goal, raising more than $235,000—an incredible achievement that will have a tangible effect in … Continued
OCRA Heroes Boston Zumba Class
It’s time to work out and work toward ovarian cancer cures! Follow along as certified Zumba instructor and OCRA supporter Samantha Schreiber leads you through a high-energy, fun, and impactful session, all to benefit ovarian cancer research. This class is part of our OCRA Heroes Boston series, a weekend of events to raise funds for … Continued
Celebrities Come Out in Support of OCRA
Some well-known people with deeply personal connections to ovarian cancer have echoed what we’ve been saying all September…this disease is a beast. And it doesn’t get talked about enough. Research for better treatments and a cure doesn’t get the funding it deserves. What we all deserve. Listen to what they have to say, and what draws them … Continued
