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OCRA-Funded Research Reveals New Ovarian Cancer Biomarker and Growth Mechanisms

OCRA-Funded Research Reveals New Ovarian Cancer Biomarker and Growth Mechanisms

Researchers at UT Southwestern have discovered a potential “Achilles’ heel” in ovarian cancer cells, and a new biomarker that may open up more avenues for targeted therapies. The study, published in the journal Cell, was led by W. Lee Kraus, PhD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pharmacology at UT Southwestern. Sridevi Challa, PhD, a … Continued

The Overview: July 2021

The Overview: July 2021

Sultry summer days can make anyone feel lazy and daydream of faraway places. But at OCRA, we’re working as hard as ever to fulfill our dream of a day when no one need fear an ovarian cancer diagnosis. Check out all that’s happening and discover ways that you can get involved. RESEARCH ADVOCACY PATIENT SUPPORT … Continued

Oral Contraceptives Associated with Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk in BRCA Mutation Carriers

Oral Contraceptives Associated with Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk in BRCA Mutation Carriers

A study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology provides new insight into previously established research that oral contraceptive use is connected to lower ovarian cancer risk in the general population, by more closely examining the link among BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers. Scientists have long known that oral contraceptive use, particularly long-term … Continued

Seeking New Insights Into Origins of Ovarian Cancer | Meet a Scientist

Seeking New Insights Into Origins of Ovarian Cancer | Meet a Scientist

“It’s kind of like how the Apollo mission to the moon gave us Velcro.” Dr. David Chapel and his team are laying new groundwork in better understanding the origins of high-grade serous carcinoma, even if the exact applications are hard to see this early on. David, an OCRA grantee, speaks with great passion when he … Continued

The Overview: May 2021

The Overview: May 2021

Before we head into the long holiday weekend, we wanted to share all the latest news and happenings. See below for updates in ovarian cancer research and advocacy, and discover new ways to get support and get involved. RESEARCH ADVOCACY PATIENT SUPPORT & PROGRAMS EVENTS WAYS TO GIVE

Large Study Suggests Ovarian Cancer Screening in General Public Doesn’t Save Lives

Large Study Suggests Ovarian Cancer Screening in General Public Doesn’t Save Lives

Results from a large British clinical trial, which involved more than 200,000 post-menopausal women who were followed for more than 15 years, showed that screening average-risk, asymptomatic women for ovarian cancer does not reduce deaths from the disease. The results were published in the British medical journal, The Lancet.   The trial, called the UK Collaborative Trial of … Continued

Highlights: 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO)

Highlights: 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO)

2021 SGO Virtual Meeting Themes This year’s Society of Gynecologic Oncology annual meeting was held virtually, with most sessions held March 19 to 21, 2021. The majority of sessions included pre-recorded abstract presentations followed by dynamic and engaging live Q&A. In addition to the latest research in gynecologic cancers highlighted below, several sessions included timely … Continued

The Overview: April 2021

The Overview: April 2021

Flowers are blooming all around us, people are beginning to rediscover the things that matter most, and every day, OCRA grantees are making strides in understanding even more about ovarian cancer. Happy (almost!) May! RESEARCH ADVOCACY PATIENT SUPPORT & PROGRAMS EVENTS WAYS TO GIVE

Rare Ovarian Cancers: Research Updates

Rare Ovarian Cancers: Research Updates

Every year, more than 22,000 people are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Most (85% – 90%) will be diagnosed with a form of epithelial ovarian cancer; and among these, most will be high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC). Though HGSOC is the most common type of ovarian cancer, there are several different types and subtypes of the … Continued

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