In the fourth installment of this special BlackDoctor.org roundtable series in partnership with Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, ovarian cancer survivors Tiffani, Vernelia, Camille, and Kristen, share how their involvement with support programs and advocacy on behalf of the community have been vital to their experiences, and speak about the importance of inclusivity and access to resources across the cancer space.
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September is Gynecologic and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
About Gynecologic and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month September is recognized nationwide as Gynecologic and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness for all gynecologic cancers. Throughout the month, OCRA joins forces with patients, caregivers, and supporters to amplify our voices. We focus on educating the public about risks and symptoms, highlighting the … Continued
The Overview: July 2026
SummeRun Raises $260,000+ for Research, Hope and Progress Nearly one thousand runners, walkers, survivors, families, friends, and supporters showed up at Seattle’s Seward Park on Sunday, July 12th, for the 33rd annual Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Rivkin Family SummeRun, raising more than $260,000 for research and programs that support the gynecologic cancer community. The … Continued
Navigating Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer: Everyday Health Shares Coping Strategies and OCRA Resources
In an article published by Everyday Health, “Coping With the Emotional Challenges of Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer” (June 10, 2026), Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) community member Amanda Widro shares her experience navigating a platinum-resistant ovarian cancer diagnosis. Ovarian cancer is considered platinum-resistant when it recurs within six months of finishing platinum-based chemotherapy. Widro, who was … Continued