Working for the Next Generation | Meet a Scientist
There are many adjectives one can use to describe ovarian cancer: relentless, cruel, a monster. But Dr. Sunila Pradeep also finds it ironic. “Women spend a lot of time and … Continued
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Ovarian Cancer Resources & Support
OCRA is committed to offering patients, caregivers and friends the most up to date information about ovarian cancer, helpful resources, and options for support. Below are some helpful links, and … Continued
A Letter from our President | Update on our Mission and Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Friends, I hope this finds you well, or as well as can be expected during this challenging time. My wish for all of you is that you are feeling safe, … Continued
Staying Connected Throughout COVID-19
As we remain steadfast in our long-range mission of being the voice for the ovarian cancer community and funding life-saving research, we also want to acknowledge the moment we are … Continued
Blazing New Trails | Meet a Scientist
She has swum in the Amazon, gone ice fishing in the Arctic, traveled the Galapagos, and hang-glided in New Zealand. But the biggest trail Dr. Beth Karlan has blazed throughout … Continued
OCRA and Continuing our Work
(March 13, 2020) As a global charity, we recognize the extraordinarily stressful times we as a society are all in together. We have taken every precaution to protect OCRA staff … Continued
Making the Most of Every Moment | Meet a Scientist
Dr. Ron Buckanovich, an OCRA grantee, uses a metaphor to describe his work. “If I’m trying to get into Chicago and the highways that get me into the city are … Continued
2020 National Conference Registration is Now Open
Are you an ovarian cancer survivor, patient, or caregiver? Don’t miss YOUR chance to learn what’s new in ovarian cancer treatments and research, and to meet others in the ovarian … Continued
PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer Treatment: What’s Next?
(February 13, 2020) PARP inhibitors have shown to be a promising treatment option for a subset of ovarian cancer patients. As of February 2020, there are currently 3 FDA-approved PARP … Continued
OCRA Earns 4-Star Charity Navigator Rating for Tenth Consecutive Year
OCRA is pleased to announce we have earned our tenth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. We’re proud to again receive this rating, because it … Continued
OCRA Awards $6.6 Million in Ovarian Cancer Research Grants for 2020
(January 13, 2020) Thanks to your support, 22 top scientists at 19 eminent medical centers across the world will delve into important topics across the ovarian cancer landscape. In 2020, … Continued
OCRA-Funded Research Advances Immunotherapy
(December 23, 2019) OCRA-funded scientist Dr. Sarah Gitto is making strides toward better harnessing the immune system to fight ovarian cancer. As reported recently in Gynecologic Oncology, Dr. Gitto and … Continued