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The Overview | December 2022

The Overview | December 2022

There are many different celebrations involving light during these dark winter days. And certainly, our community is a great source of brightness — from the hope of scientific breakthroughs on the horizon to the strength, grace and resilience shown by so many patients and survivors. And, of course, there’s the fierce dedication to our shared … Continued

Give Hope Today for an Ovarian Cancer Cure

Give Hope Today for an Ovarian Cancer Cure

This past year, nearly 20,000 women had their lives turned upside down with an ovarian cancer diagnosis. Ovarian cancer can be devastating to patients and their families – but with your help, there is hope. Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance is the largest charity in the world fighting ovarian cancer from every angle – in the … Continued

The Overview | November 2022

The Overview | November 2022

As we approach the time of year when we reflect on all that we are thankful for, we at OCRA are grateful for you — our incredible community — who support us in this joined fight and inspire us every day to keep pushing forward. Research Advocacy Patient Support Events Ways to Give The holiday gift giving season is nearly upon … Continued

The Overview: October 2022

The Overview: October 2022

After a whirlwind September that saw many of you rallying your communities, spreading the word, and making a difference, we’re welcoming autumn, fall colors, and the chance to share some great new write-ups about the projects and programs your efforts are supporting. Read on! Research Advocacy Patient Support Events Ways to Give

Newk’s Continues Long-Standing Commitment to an Ovarian Cancer Cure

Newk’s Continues Long-Standing Commitment to an Ovarian Cancer Cure

All month long, visit any Newk’s Eatery restaurant across the country to support the fight against ovarian cancer. Newk’s Cares, the ovarian cancer awareness movement founded by fast-casual restaurant Newk’s Eatery, is committed to saving more lives while honoring the legacy of late co-founder, and former OCRA board member, Lori Newcomb (pictured, right). Newk’s Cares … Continued

The Overview: August 2022

The Overview: August 2022

All eyes are on September as we gear up for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and OCRA’s Uniting for Hope Ovarian Cancer National Conference. So with that in mind, we’re flipping the order of the news this month. Are you ready? Events Ways to Give Research Patient Support Advocacy

Talking About Planned Giving

Talking About Planned Giving

Planned giving can be an uncomfortable conversation for many; after all, it’s a conversation about what happens when we die. And talking about it within the context of our community – those touched by the deadliest gynecologic cancer – can feel awkward, if not downright off-putting. But planned giving is an important fundraising component of … Continued

The Overview: July 2022

The Overview: July 2022

We hope everyone is enjoying some sunshine while keeping cool and hydrated. OCRA is keeping busy – planning our Uniting for Hope Ovarian Cancer National Conference; offering support to patients and their loved ones; funding grantees and their quest for better treatments and a cure. Read on to see the latest. Research Advocacy Patient Support … Continued

The Overview: June 2022

The Overview: June 2022

We hope everyone is keeping cool while feeling the warmth from our ovarian cancer community. And we hope to see many of your faces online this September when we host our Ovarian Cancer National Conference! Read below to find out details, along with other important news. Research Advocacy Patient Support Events Ways to Give Did you … Continued

New Bioinformatics Tool Shows Promise for Matching Cancer Patients with Optimal Treatment Combinations

New Bioinformatics Tool Shows Promise for Matching Cancer Patients with Optimal Treatment Combinations

Recent OCRA-funded research has resulted in the creation of a new bioinformatics tool that holds potential for predicting the best treatment combinations for cancer patients.  Bioinformatics is a scientific discipline that enables researchers to collect, process and analyze a vast amount of biological and medical data via computers and statistical techniques. In the case of … Continued

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