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OCRA-Funded Scientists Further Study Gene Mutation Connected to Ovarian Cancer

November 19, 2020

An international collaborative of scientists, including Dr. Ronald Chandler at Michigan State University, studied ARID1A mutations, which are specific gene mutations observed in deep ovarian and deep infiltrating endometriosis. The authors of the study noted that seeing a high frequency of these mutations in deep ovarian endometriosis supports evidence linking this to endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer. … Continued

The Overview: November 2020

November 18, 2020

We’re full on into fall, and giving thanks for all that we’ve accomplished together, in a year that’s been more than a little challenging. RESEARCH ADVOCACY PATIENT SUPPORT & PROGRAMS EVENTS WAYS TO GIVE

Give the gift that keeps on giving … in more ways than one

November 18, 2020

We’ve got the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list, and you never have to step foot in a store. With a suggested donation of $25 or more, you can give someone a series of wellness videos led by fitness instructors from around the U.S., including meditation, yoga, sweat sessions, conscious breathing, and more. … Continued

Now Accepting Applications for 2021 Advocate Leader Program

November 10, 2020

Be a voice for the ovarian cancer community. Please note: The deadline for application was December 7, 2020. Sign up for email alerts to stay updated on opportunities to take action! Apply today to join survivors, caregivers and activists from across the country using their voices to affect change for those touched by ovarian cancer. As … Continued

Watch Expert Presentations from OCRA’s 2020 Virtual National Conference

October 29, 2020

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 in the field presented on a wide range of topics– demystifying genetic testing and precision medicine, providing resources for financial support, explaining clinical trials, and … Continued

OCRA’s Statement on SCOTUS and the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

October 26, 2020

The Supreme Court is poised to consider California v. Texas, which will decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — their decision could threaten health coverage for millions of people with pre-existing conditions, including ovarian cancer.  OCRA is vigilantly monitoring this upcoming decision, and preparing strategies for addressing any outcomes that may threaten … Continued

Focusing on the Next Line of Defense Against Ovarian Cancer | Meet a Scientist

October 23, 2020

There is an 80% recurrence rate when it comes to ovarian cancer, so the question of ‘what next?’ takes on a huge importance. This is the question that Sarah Gitto, PhD, and her team in the Daniel J. Powell Lab at the University of Pennsylvania’s Ovarian Cancer Research Center, have set out to answer. They … Continued

OCRA Hosts Listening Session With FDA About COVID-19

OCRA Hosts Listening Session With FDA About COVID-19

October 15, 2020

In August, OCRA hosted a listening session with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to better understand the impact of Covid-19 on clinical trial participation. Watch the full FDA listening session in the video below.

The Overview: October 2020

October 14, 2020

It’s been an incredibly busy end of summer/beginning of fall here at OCRA with a double header of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and our Uniting for Hope Ovarian Cancer National Conference. We’ve learned so much and strengthened our community. Here are just some of the ways: RESEARCH ADVOCACY PATIENT SUPPORT & PROGRAMS OCRA HEROES EVENTS WAYS TO … Continued

A Look Back at Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

October 7, 2020

What a whirlwind! You heard a lot from us this September, and we want to take just a moment to tell you how grateful we are for your support throughout Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. With your help, we surpassed our fundraising goal, raising more than $235,000—an incredible achievement that will have a tangible effect in … Continued

Celebrities Come Out in Support of OCRA

September 29, 2020

Some well-known people with deeply personal connections to ovarian cancer have echoed what we’ve been saying all September…this disease is a beast.  And it doesn’t get talked about enough. Research for better treatments and a cure doesn’t get the funding it deserves. What we all deserve. Listen to what they have to say, and what draws them … Continued

Everything You Need to Know About Johanna’s Law and Reauthorization

September 26, 2020

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, the legislation supports a variety of programs, research projects and activities at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) aimed at educating healthcare providers and … Continued