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
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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
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Toolkit
Sharing the facts can save lives. So let’s talk. We need you to help spread the word this Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month! Be an OCRA Ambassador simply by grabbing the … Continued
Small Cell Hypercalcemic Ovarian Cancer | Brooke’s #RareAware Story
Brooke lives in Beloit, WI, and has small cell ovarian cancer, hypercalcemic type. What has been your frustration in having a rare form of ovarian cancer? All of the unknowns … Continued
Inspired Advice: What Did You Find Helpful in Your Post-Hospitalization Recovery?
Those who have faced an ovarian or gynecologic cancer diagnosis have so much to offer to others going through a similar experience – be it support, tips or friendship. “Inspired Advice” is … Continued
Quiz: Do You Know Your Ovarian Cancer Risk?
While it’s important to know the common symptoms of ovarian cancer — bloating, eating less and feeling fuller, abdominal or pelvic pain, urinary symptoms — it’s even more critical to … Continued