The Overview: December 2021
This time of year always has us reflecting on what we’ve accomplished, what we hope to achieve in the future, and how we — with the support of the entire ovarian cancer … Continued
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Liya Ding, PhD | Meet a Scientist
Dr. Liya Ding, of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, is a 2021 recipient of OCRA’s Liz Tilberis Early Career Award. With her project, “Targeting Therapeutic Resistance to PARP Inhibition in Ovarian Cancer,” … Continued
How to Cope With Cancer
A cancer diagnosis of any type can stress both body and mind, but ovarian cancer takes a particularly high psychological toll on those living with the disease, according to recent research. … Continued
Bojana Stefanovska, PhD | Meet a Scientist
Dr. Bojana Stefanovska, at University of Minnesota Twin Cities, is a 2021 recipient of OCRA’s Ann and Sol Schreiber Mentored Investigator Award. Her project, “APOBEC3B and DNA Repair as Synthetic … Continued
A Thanksgiving Message from Audra Moran, President & CEO
Dear Friends, I hope this finds you all well, staying safe, and enjoying preparations for a lovely holiday. Whether you’re gathering with loved ones or holding them in your heart as … Continued
Working Out to Work Towards a Cure | Heroes Highlights
In this time of giving thanks, we want to take a moment to look back and express our gratitude for the OCRA Heroes who stepped up for September’s Ovarian Cancer … Continued
The Overview: November 2021
As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, we have much to be thankful for … an embracing and strong survivor community, supporters who remain ever committed to the cause, and … Continued
Going to Great Lengths to Support the Cause and Strengthen a Marriage | Survivor Stories
Shelley O’Keefe had been experiencing weird bruising, some fatigue, and lower back pain for a few years. But she’s an athlete — a member of the PGA of America and golf … Continued
Müllerian Clear Cell Carcinoma | April’s #RareAware Story
April lives in Federal Way, Washington, and was diagnosed with Müllerian clear cell carcinoma. What has been your frustration in having a rare form of ovarian cancer? My biggest frustration … Continued
Small Cell Carcinoma Hypercalcemic Type | Heather’s #RareAware Story
Heather lives in Muskegon, and was diagnosed with small cell carcinoma, hypercalcemic type. What has been your frustration in having a rare form of ovarian cancer? My local doctors shoved … Continued
Carcinosarcoma | Renee’s #RareAware Story
Renee lives in Cadillac, and was diagnosed with carcinosarcoma. What has been your frustration in having a rare form of ovarian cancer? I became frustrated when I was not given … Continued
Squamous Cell Carcinoma | Jill’s #RareAware Story
Jill lives in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and was diagnosed with grade 3, stage IVB squamous cell carcinoma. What has been your frustration in having a rare form of ovarian cancer? Relaying … Continued