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
News
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
The Overview: October 2021
Have we got a roundup in store! You heard from us a lot in September (thanks to you, we surpassed our Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month fundraising goal!) and there’s still … Continued
When You Don’t Fit the Profile for a Women’s Cancer | Survivor Stories
B. Dana Kivel has a plea to the ovarian cancer community, to medical professionals, to the world: “See me. Listen to me. I’m one of the people, the tens of … Continued
Giving It Their All for a Common Goal | Heroes Highlights
At first glance, Jonathan Sockolosky and Andrew Berger, may seem like they have very little in common. Jonathan lives in San Francisco and is a scientist, while Andrew lives in … Continued
Finding the Story in the Data | Meet a Scientist
Sridevi Challa, PhD, an OCRA grantee at UT Southwestern, is on the receiving end of some major accolades. She is the lead author of a study that dozens of news … Continued
The Overview: August 2021
As we count down to Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and our virtual National Conference, there are so many ways to get involved … whether by learning more and connecting with … Continued
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Be a Hero, Be the Voice
OCRA has invested $110 million in innovative ovarian cancer research — more than any other charity in the world. The good news is, the science is working: new treatments are … Continued