Meet Elise, OCRA Advocate Leader
Name: Elise D.Hometown: Durham, NHStatus: 13-Year SurvivorAdvocacy Goal: Access to Care Elise feels lucky that she was diagnosed with early-stage ovarian cancer, and being an Advocate Leader allows her to … Continued
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Rebecca’s Journey
Rebecca’s Journey
Donate Now It was August of 2001 when I awoke one evening with a stabbing pain in my side that was so serious, I headed straight to the emergency room. … Continued
World Cancer Day is February 4
World Cancer Day is February 4
On World Cancer Day, the world comes together to defeat cancer. Ovarian cancer is a worldwide disease. The cure starts right here. At OCRFA, we’re making progress every day toward … Continued
Folonari Wines Partners with OCRFA
Folonari Wines Partners with OCRFA
(September 8, 2017) Through its ongoing ‘AMORE, ITALIA, FOLONARI’ campaign, Folonari Wines has partnered this year with Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance. Joining forces with OCRFA gives Folonari a national platform … Continued
Share Your #OvarianStory to Raise Awareness
Share Your #OvarianStory to Raise Awareness
Every 23 minutes another woman is diagnosed with ovarian cancer. All of them have a story. This September, we’re inviting you to share your #OvarianStory. Help raise awareness of ovarian … Continued
Newk’s Eatery “Joins the Fight” Against O...
Newk’s Eatery “Joins the Fight” Against Ovarian Cancer with Fundraiser
(August 31, 2017) In answer to the persisting need for a cure to one of the deadliest diseases facing women today, Newk’s Eatery is calling on partners and patrons across … Continued
An Analysis on the Quality of Life in Long Term Survivors o...
An Analysis on the Quality of Life in Long Term Survivors of Advanced Stage Ovarian Cancer
(June 1, 2017) A study, published last month in Gynecologic Oncology, focused on an area of ovarian cancer that is rarely talked about: the quality of life (QOL) for long … Continued
Now Accepting Applications for 2017 Community Partners
Now Accepting Applications for 2017 Community Partners
OCRFA’s Community Partners (formerly called Partner Members) are outstanding grassroots, local and national organizations around the country who share a commitment to eradicate ovarian cancer through research, advocacy, support, education … Continued
Now Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2017 Ovarian Can...
Now Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2017 Ovarian Cancer National Conference
Update: The 2017 Scholarship Application closed on April 2, 2017. Our scholarship program allows patients and caregivers to learn about ovarian cancer and connect with others who share their experiences. … Continued
Fighting Ovarian Cancer Through Patient Support and Education
Fighting Ovarian Cancer Through Patient Support and Education
Every year, 22,000 women are newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer. As OCRFA strives toward a cure and better treatments through research, we also provide patients and survivors with the care … Continued
#30DaysofTeal: Day 30
#30DaysofTeal: Day 30
Our #30DaysofTeal campaign spotlighted education and awareness facts about ovarian cancer. You, this amazing and strong community helped us educate 2.5 MILLION people about ovarian cancer throughout September. But awareness … Continued
#30DaysofTeal: Day 29
#30DaysofTeal: Day 29
Over 30,000 women and caregivers have found friends, support, strength and community on OCRFA’s Ovarian Cancer Community on Inspire. If you haven’t signed up yet, visit today to meet your … Continued