“Eyebrows are sisters, not twins.” This is the best advice Morgan Gaynor received when she was in treatment for ovarian cancer. She laughed as she admitted it, acknowledging that it … Continued
Last year, nearly 13,000 medical and nursing students gained a better understanding of ovarian cancer—an understanding they’ll carry with them as they begin seeing patients of their own—by hearing the … Continued
When we think about ovarian cancer, or any illness, often our first instinct is to think about the patient who has been diagnosed or undergoing treatment. This is only natural, … Continued
There’s no ‘right way’ to deal with shock or grief. The feelings are intense, and reactions to it are personal and varied. But Jaimie Kusher needed to feel like she … Continued
Jane Rubin speaks quickly, with sentences not so much ending but flowing seamlessly into new thoughts and directions. Listening to her talk about her life and her work is like … Continued
There are many adjectives one can use to describe ovarian cancer: relentless, cruel, a monster. But Dr. Sunila Pradeep also finds it ironic. “Women spend a lot of time and … Continued
OCRA is committed to offering patients, caregivers and friends the most up to date information about ovarian cancer, helpful resources, and options for support. Below are some helpful links, and … Continued
If you had to describe Lana Holland in just one word, ‘soothing’ would be the word to use. She’s been a massage therapist for more than a decade, calling forth … Continued
Jesse Dunn’s fondest memories are of sitting in front of the wood stove in his family’s Vermont home, wearing a pair of headphones and listening to his parents’ collection of … Continued
“As we go through these hard, emotional times and social isolation, we have to support each other and create other means of keeping our spirits up.” – Yvette, Woman to … Continued
Our Woman to Woman Peer Mentor Program provides connection and a listening ear. It’s completely virtual and open to all gynecologic cancer patients. We asked our Woman to Woman Mentors to … Continued
Cockroaches after a nuclear war. That is really the best way to understand what Dr. Ugo Cavallaro, a cell biologist and biochemist, is working on in his lab in Milan, … Continued
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