This Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, You Can Help
As the largest charity in the world dedicated to defeating ovarian cancer, OCRA is on the cutting edge of scientific innovation. We’re here for patients and families as they face … Continued
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Toolkit
Spread the word. Make a difference. Ready to help this Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month? You can share critical information on risk and symptoms by downloading the graphics below (right-click and … Continued
Art Becomes Action | OCRA Heroes
For Amber Jean Young, the loss of her mother to ovarian cancer on January 1, 2019, caused a grief so acute that it completely altered an essential part of her … Continued
Streamers Unite to Support the Cause | Heroes Highlights
Some may think video games are just for play, but these three streamers are committed to using their pastime to make a serious difference for the ovarian cancer community. Our #GameOVAR ambassadors … Continued
Innovators Who Inspire Action | Heroes Highlights
Our gratitude goes out to three OCRA Heroes who channeled their creative energy to champion our shared cause via inventive fundraising initiatives. Entrepreneur Daisy Garcia in California, personal care brand … Continued
Sertoli-Leydig Cell Ovarian Cancer | Jessica’s #RareAware Story
Jessica lives in Manassas, Virginia, and was diagnosed with Sertoli-Leydig cell ovarian cancer. What has been your frustration in having a rare form of ovarian cancer? It took over 8 … Continued
Registration is Open for OCRA’s 2022 National Conference
Have you ever wished you could rewind and replay a confusing conversation with your doctor? Or needed help understanding the options and decisions ahead? Empower yourself with knowledge at our … Continued
Sandra Cascio, PhD | Meet a Scientist
Dr. Sandra Cascio of Magee-Womens Research Institute is a 2021 recipient of OCRA’s Early Career Investigative Grant. With her project, “EGFL6 as a New Regulator of Myeloid Cell Expansion and … Continued
Streamers Unite to Say #GameOVAR to Ovarian Cancer
Calling all livestreamers … we need you! In the time of a 4-hour stream, 10 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. That’s a new diagnosis every 23 minutes. Join us … Continued
Martin Cannon, PhD | Meet a Scientist
Dr. Martin Cannon, of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), is a 2021 recipient of OCRA’s Collaborative Research Development Grant. With his project, “Understanding and Targeting Myeloid Populations in … Continued
New Ways to Build Community and Broaden Your Support System this Summer
As the busy summer months approach, OCRA remains committed to expanding support and offering new opportunities for our community to engage with others impacted by ovarian or other gynecologic cancers. … Continued