Overcoming Obstacles, Believing in Her Work | Meet a Scientist
Duygu Ozmadenci, PhD, grew up in a small town on the Black Sea region of Turkey, across the waters from Chernobyl. As a teenager, she read a book that told … Continued
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Connecting Survivors to the Science | Meet a Research Advocate
To speak with Kimberly Richardson is to feel an instant camaraderie with someone who exhibits both calm and conviction, thoughtfulness and frank talk. She has learned a lot in the … Continued
A Statement from OCRA
If there’s one thing that working toward an end to ovarian cancer has taught us, it’s that life is precious. We value the life of every person in our ovarian … Continued
Inspired Advice: What Do You Need Most from a Life Partner?
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
Speaking Out for Those Who Can’t | Meet an Advocate Leader
In 2005, Denise Lobodinski’s sister Renee was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 47. That same year, their father was diagnosed with prostate cancer. But her father’s doctor … Continued
When a Virus is a Good Thing | Meet a Scientist
Scared. Overwhelmed. Exhausted. Befuddled. These are common words one might use to describe how we feel during this unprecedented time in history. But Dmitriy Zamarin, MD, PhD, adds “fascinated” to … Continued
Reflections from the Frontline | OCRA Scientists on Covid-19
We reached out to our grantees and Scientific Advisory Committee, many of whom are on the frontlines – working in hospitals, meeting with patients, seeing firsthand the impact of Covid-19. … Continued
Raising Awareness of the Unseen, Giving Voice to the Unheard | Survivor Stories
The world works in ironic and sometimes painful ways Yvette Jives, a nurse and social worker in North Carolina, has spent a lifetime helping others. She developed a women’s health … Continued
Update on OCRA’s 2020 Ovarian Cancer National Conference
(May 4, 2020) Many of you in our strong community have inquired about plans for our 2020 National Conference, originally scheduled for July 10-12 in Washington DC. The past two … Continued
Making Calls and Taking Charge to Educate Others | Meet an Advocate Leader
Sandy Sullivan has a favorite quote that she keeps pinned to her bulletin board. It reads, “If you’re lucky enough to get a second chance at something, don’t waste it.” … Continued
Inspired Advice: Alleviating Treatment-Related Nausea
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
Celebrating our OCRA Heroes
Today is National Superheroes Day, and while we realize that many of these “national days” are made up holidays, we can’t let this day go by without acknowledging just a … Continued