The Overview: May 2023
What to Know About the Chemotherapy Drug Shortage As many are aware, the U.S. is currently experiencing a matter of great concern: an ongoing shortage of chemotherapy drugs that are essential … Continued
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Study Finds Genetic Testing Underutilized Among Ovarian Cancer Patients
We know that germline genetic testing (testing that looks for inherited genetic mutations that exist in all cells of the body) is a crucial component in the fight against ovarian … Continued
OCRA Research Advocate’s Highlights From the 2023 Annual Meeting of the SGO
Written by Annie Ellis, OCRA Research Advocate and Scientific Advisory Committee member, and ovarian cancer survivor, based on expert presentations from the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecoologic … Continued
Highlights from The 2023 SGO Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer
From March 25-28, 2023, gynecologic cancer experts from around the world converged on Tampa, Florida to participate in the Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer hosted by the Society of Gynecologic … Continued
OCRA-Funded Research Investigates Role of Mesothelial Cells in Ovarian Cancer Metastasis
A new study, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation and funded in part by OCRA, has found that mesothelial cells are a critical factor in ovarian cancer metastasis. High-grade … 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
The Latest Updates on Rare Ovarian Cancers
Ovarian cancer is not a single disease, but rather a group of diseases classified by type and subtype. And while they all affect the ovaries, they are quite unique in … 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
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 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