2015 marks the 10th anniversary of the Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance (COCA), an organization dedicated to promoting awareness and early detection of ovarian cancer through advocacy and education efforts, while also providing support to women affected by ovarian cancer. COCA got its start in 2005, when a local ovarian cancer support group decided to form … Continued
In September, a group of ladies from Collierville, TN hosted their first Teal Tea Luncheon to support the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. The community event included tea, lunch and speaker Susan Leighton who spoke about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. At the luncheon, they hosted a silent auction with donations from the community. … Continued
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On December 30-January 1, golfers from across the US will tee off for the Second Annual Joan Kidd MD Ovarian Cancer Awareness Cup at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, California. The 2016 Awareness Cup will celebrate the life work of Dr. Kidd, who lost her battle to ovarian cancer this summer. Dr. Kidd had a passion for raising ovarian cancer awareness and was a longtime volunteer to Shepherd’s Hope in Central Florida. Click the plus sign to register today.
When Lydia Greene Ross passed away after a courageous 3-year battle with uterine cancer, her daughter, Carin Ross Johnson, knew something had to be done to make sure that what happened to her mother didn’t happen to anyone else. At the time Lydia was diagnosed, very little awareness and visibility about gynecologic cancer existed. Carin … Continued
This #30DaysofTeal, you helped us give ovarian cancer the spotlight over 1 million times-THANK YOU! But #30DaysofTeal doesn’t stop today…We Teal year round for the everyone affected by ovarian cancer, so keep spreading awareness and the Teal love.
Today we are excited to announce the creation of the Congressional Ovarian Cancer Caucus, a group of lawmakers in Washington, DC committed to advancing awareness and research in ovarian cancer. Please help us build this important movement and ask your Member of Congress to join the Caucus today. http://cqrcengage.com/ovarian/app/write-a-letter?7&engagementId=130619
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. The lifetime risk of a woman who has a first degree relative with ovarian cancer is five percent (the average woman’s … Continued
Today marks the start of National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week and we’re encouraging all women to learn their risk for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer. Did you know these two diseases are linked, especially for women with mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Not sure if you might have a mutation? The … Continued
All month long we have been celebrating caregivers in our community. Today we are sharing the story of Donella and her mom Dorothey. Dorothey was experiencing the symptoms of ovarian cancer and her general doctor advised to limit her salt intake. Donella, took action and became an advocate for her mom, researching her symptoms and … Continued
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
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of women with ovarian cancer? Become an Advocate Leader in 2016! Our Advocate Leaders are a group of highly trained individuals who advance the interests of women with ovarian cancer at the local, state and federal levels. The Advocate Leaders have raised awareness through news … Continued
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