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 … Continued
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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 … Continued
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 … Continued
Audra Moran Speaks with PIX11 News About the Importance of Genetic Testing and Risk Awareness
Audra Moran, President & CEO of OCRA, appeared on PIX11 in New York City to share updates on the fight against ovarian cancer as we kick off Ovarian Cancer Awareness … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
OCRA-Funded Study Reveals Promising Therapeutic Option for Boosting Ovarian Cancer Immune Response
Targeting a specific oncogene associated with the most common type of ovarian cancer may help increase a patient’s immune response to tumors, according to recent findings from researchers at The … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
The Overview: May 2022
May has been officially recognized as National Cancer Research Month. Of course, at OCRA, every month is research month. Below, we highlight breakthroughs in our understanding and treatment of ovarian cancer, thanks … Continued