The Overview: March 2023
Spring is officially here, and there’s so much to share — from a roundup on the impact of our risk and prevention campaign, to new ways to get involved and … Continued
News
OCRA’s Ovarian Cancer Prevention Message Receives Wide Media Coverage
OCRA’s nationwide campaign promoting risk awareness and consideration of opportunistic salpingectomy, even for those at average risk, has resonated broadly, resulting in widespread media coverage that empowers individuals to take … Continued
The Overview: February 2023
We hope you’re feeling the love from the teal community this week, and always. We’re just seven weeks into 2023 and there’s so much to share — new grantees, a new website, and … Continued
President & CEO Audra Moran Joins Katie Couric to Talk Ovarian Cancer Prevention
Audra Moran, President & CEO of OCRA, joined Katie Couric to explain important new developments around symptoms and early detection of ovarian cancer, and what this means for the future. … Continued
OCRA Awards $7 Million in Research Grants for 2023
OCRA is pleased to award $7 million in ovarian cancer research funding for 2023, representing the largest annual research investment in our history. With this funding, 20 cancer researchers at 15 medical institutions … Continued
CBS New York Amplifies Ovarian Cancer Prevention Message
OCRA’s President & CEO, Audra Moran, spoke with CBS New York about the newest ovarian cancer risk and prevention updates, in an important segment timed to Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
The Washington Post Publishes Article Highlighting Proven Ovarian Cancer Prevention Method
An article published on February 2nd in The Washington Post highlights a turning point in our fight against ovarian cancer. As covered in the article, “Fallopian tube removal advised for more women … Continued
The New York Times Publishes Article Highlighting Risk and Prevention
An article published on February 1st in The New York Times highlights a turning point in our fight against ovarian cancer. As covered in the article, “To Prevent Cancer, More … Continued
A Turning Point in Ovarian Cancer Prevention
Today marks a turning point in our fight against ovarian cancer. As covered in The New York Times, we are launching an important campaign centered around two messages with proven … Continued
Ovarian Cancer Leaders Urge Genetic Testing For Increased-Risk Individuals, and Consideration of Prophylactic Surgery for All Women
[NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2023] — In a dramatic shift of focus in the fight against ovarian cancer, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), the world’s leading ovarian cancer organization, today announced they will begin … Continued
Ovarian Cancer Screening and Symptom Awareness Consensus Statement
Finding a method of early detection for ovarian cancer has been a primary focus of research for years, and was believed to be a promising approach to stopping women, or … Continued
OCRA Awards Rosalind Franklin and Liz Tilberis Research Prizes for 2022
OCRA is pleased to award research prizes to Dr. Ursula Matulonis and Dr. Pradeep Chaluvally-Raghavan, two investigators doing groundbreaking and important work in the field of ovarian cancer research. OCRA’s … Continued