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#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 online community. This #30DaysofTeal proudly sponsored by Astrazeneca

#30DaysofTeal: Day 28

#30DaysofTeal: Day 28

Have you seen our State Report Card, “50 States of Teal”? “50 States of Teal” revealed an overall trend: where a woman lives has a significant impact on her healthcare. Visit www.50statesofteal.org to read the report and see how your state scored. Plus find ways to take action at home. A woman’s healthcare shouldn’t be … Continued

#30DaysofTeal: Day 26

#30DaysofTeal: Day 26

Family history also contributes to a woman’s risk of ovarian cancer. Women who have one first-degree relative with ovarian cancer but no known genetic mutation still have an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer. Family history of any of the following cancers may indicate an increased risk: Breast cancer, Ovarian cancer, Colon cancer, Pancreatic cancer … Continued

Meet Researcher Hui Shen, PhD

Meet Researcher Hui Shen, PhD

Meet a Researcher: We had the chance to interview Hui Shen, PhD, a 2016 Liz Tilberis Early Career Award grantee to get to know her! Read our interview here. OCRFA: Tell us about yourself. Dr. Hui Shen: My name is Hui Shen. I am originally from China, and had lived in Hong Kong and Los … Continued

#30DaysofTeal: Day 27

#30DaysofTeal: Day 27

Meet a Researcher: We had the chance to interview Dr. Hui Shen, a 2016 Liz Tilberis Early Career Award grantee to get to know her! Read our interview here. OCRFA: Tell us about yourself. Dr. Hui Shen: My name is Hui Shen. I am originally from China, and had lived in Hong Kong and Los … Continued

#30DaysofTeal: Day 23

#30DaysofTeal: Day 23

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines for Ovarian Cancer can help walk you through all aspects of an ovarian cancer diagnosis. It answers questions from before a diagnosis through the whole cancer care continuum. You can use this guide as a way to learn more and go back to your doctor with questions you might … Continued

#30DaysofTeal: Day 22

#30DaysofTeal: Day 22

Miss USA, Deshauna Barber, joined Chad Ramsey and Lisa Mauti on Capitol Hill to meet with Members of Congress to educate them about ovarian cancer. Deshauna spoke with Members about Oral Chemotherapy Parity, asked for more research and awareness, and let them know just how important our community is.

#30DaysofTeal: Day 21

#30DaysofTeal: Day 21

Reps. Sean Duffy (R-WI) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) to speak at briefing on the state of ovarian cancer in the United States Watch the Briefing WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Reps. Sean Duffy and Rosa DeLauro, both of whom had personal experiences with ovarian cancer, will celebrate the first anniversary of the Congressional Ovarian Cancer Caucus … Continued

#30DaysofTeal: Day 20

#30DaysofTeal: Day 20

We are so excited to announce that Kiehl’s will be donating $25,000 to OCRFA during September. We are thankful for their continued support of the ovarian cancer community and commitment to change the future of ovarian cancer! #30DaysofTeal Visit Kiehl’s LifeRide for OCRFA in Los Angeles! for event details.

#30DaysofTeal: Day 19

#30DaysofTeal: Day 19

Let’s take a minute today to thank our doctors, our nurses, and all of our medical professionals who help us and our loved ones with ovarian cancer. The ovarian community salutes these amazing people working on the front lines every day. #30DaysofTeal Today’s post is sponsored by Immunogen

#30DaysofTeal: Day 18

#30DaysofTeal: Day 18

Are you ready to look for a clinical trial? OCRFA offers two great resources: Carebox and Cure Forward. Carebox provides a comprehensive yet simplified system for women to find and link to clinical trial options for ovarian cancer. Cure Forward provides access to clinical trials and targeted treatment options, and can help you understand precision … Continued

#30DaysofTeal: Day 17

#30DaysofTeal: Day 17

“The Sole of Ovarian Cancer Awareness” is SKICKS tennis style low top unisex sneaker in teal. SKICKS will donate 15% of every sale of SKICKS TEALS to OCRFA. Just enter promo code “OCRFA” when you check out.#30DaysofTeal Visit http://skicks.com/products/ovarian-cancer-awareness-teals

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