What Are Biomarkers?
Most car owners have experienced the frustration of a blinking “check engine” light at one point or another. While the blinking light signals that something is wrong, only the results … Continued
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5 Possible Causes for Ovary Pain
Many women will feel ovarian pain in their lifetimes and it might understandably cause concern. Here is some information that can help explain what ovary pain feels like, what causes … Continued
Clinical Trials 101: Everything You Wanted to Know, But Didn’t Know Who to Ask
Dr. Shannon Westin–Associate Professor in the Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Director of Early Drug Development/Phase I Trials–has a motto: Research … Continued
Managing Ovarian Cancer Recurrence
Once a person has been treated for ovarian cancer, and all traces of the disease have been removed, there is rightful cause for celebration and relief. Still, the possibility of … Continued
Ovarian Cancer and Medical Cannabis: What Patients Need to Know
Marijuana. CBD. Weed. Pot. Ganja. Devil’s Lettuce. It’s remarkable that a single plant can have so many monikers, and so many medicinal uses. Kelay Trentham, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and … Continued
Navigating Financial Fallout from Cancer
The financial strain caused by treatment costs, missed work and other economic burdens is yet another major stressor that many ovarian cancer patients face. But there is help available! Read … Continued
What Ovarian Cancer Patients Should Know About Palliative Care
Palliative care is one of the most misunderstood areas of the medical world, starting from its pronunciation (“PAL-ee-uh-tiv”), all the way to who it can help, and what it entails. … Continued
Managing the Three C’s: Cancer, COVID, and Caregiving
Caregivers of those who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer play a pivotal role in the emotional and physical support of their loved ones. Many times, caregivers must take on … Continued
Watch Expert Presentations from OCRA’s 2020 Virtual National Conference
Want to learn what’s new in ovarian cancer research and care for 2020? Start here. This fall, we hosted our virtual Uniting for Hope Ovarian Cancer National Conference, where experts … Continued
Everything You Need to Know About Johanna’s Law and Reauthorization
An important victory for the ovarian cancer community came in 2006 when Congress passed Johanna’s Law. What is Johanna’s Law? Also known as The Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act, … Continued
Science Made Simple: BRCA Mutations
We are all made up of genes. They are the building blocks of what make us human, and scientists are discovering new functions of genes every day. Some genes determine … Continued
Science Made Simple: Ovarian Cysts and Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cysts are fairly common, but that doesn’t make having them any less nerve-wracking. If you’ve been diagnosed with an ovarian cyst, it’s natural to wonder if that means you … Continued