This summer, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is offering a full slate of both support and education programming. Our special Summer Series, “Family Matters,” presents Roundtables and Staying Connected sessions for patients, survivors, and loved ones. We also invite you to join us for an educational webinar on the latest treatment advances. Registration links are below. All times listed are Eastern Daylight Time.

Staying Connected Summer Roundtable Series: Family Matters

These roundtables are open to patients, survivors, and loved ones.

Hereditary Cancer’s Impact on Family Roles and Experiences

July 22 at 12PM ET
Explore the tangible and emotional impacts of inherited cancer through a robust conversation led by Nancy Cincotta, LCSW, OSW-C, MPhil. Register.

Plans Interrupted: Fertility Loss After Diagnosis

August 19 at 12PM ET
A cancer diagnosis may change your hopes, dreams, and vision for your future. This may be most profoundly experienced when it impacts your fertility and family-planning future. Please join us for this intimate discussion around fertility loss after diagnosis. Register.

Staying Connected Special Series: Family Matters

Men and Gyn Cancer

July 28 at 7PM ET
Evening session supporting men who support their spouse, child, sibling, parent, or other loved one with gynecologic cancer. Register. 

Young Adult Summersgiving

August 25 at 7PM ET
Evening session exploring the importance of finding your chosen family. We encourage you to bring one of the members of your chosen family to share in the conversation. Register.

Summer Educational Webinar

Gynecologic Cancer Updates from SGO, ASCO, and ESMO Gyn

June 24 at 1PM

Join us for the latest treatment advances for gynecologic cancers, shared from the Spring 2026 Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, and European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Gynaecological Cancers Congress. Register.

Also this Summer

Staying Connected: Express Yourself – “July Jubilee”

July 16 at 3PM ET
Register.

Staying Connected: Express Yourself – “We Are Going to a Picnic, What Will You Bring?”

August 20 at 3PM ET
Registration will open in July.

The following sessions have now passed. Be sure to follow OCRA on social media and sign up for emails to be alerted to new programming.

  • Roundtable: From Matriarch to Patient—Managing Shifting Roles and Priorities
  • Staying Connected: Mothers with Young Children