01/27/2012 A large, multicenter study shows that women with ovarian cancer who have mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes have better survival rates than women who do not have such mutations. The study is also the first to provide strong evidence that ovarian cancer prognosis is better for women with BRCA2 mutations than … Continued
01/24/2012 The use of symptom indices to identify patients with symptoms associated with ovarian cancer who may need further screening is increasing in both the UK and the US in an attempt to promote earlier diagnosis, but these indices may need to be reassessed in order to help better detect cancer, according to a study … Continued
01/20/2012 Dr. Doug Levine and Dr. Carol Aghajanian, both recipients of OCRF grants, were part of a project recently published in Cancer Discovery that studied AKT inhibition in ovarian cancer cell lines with various mechanisms of AKT pathway activation. Researchers found that some cell lines were responsive to AKT inhibitors, but depended greatly on other, co-existent, … Continued
OCRF has awarded $5.4 million in grants for ovarian cancer research this year. After receiving over 100 applications – the highest number in its history – OCRF and its prestigious Scientific Advisory Committee endeavored first and foremost to fund the best science. The Committee evaluated each proposal through intensive peer review, and selected a sound … Continued
OCRF receives record number of grant applications; continues to fund the best science New York, NY January 3, 2012— Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) has awarded $5.4 million in grants for ovarian cancer research this year. After receiving over 100 applications – the highest number in its history – OCRF and its prestigious Scientific Advisory … Continued
In the late 1990s, Sue Friedman was diagnosed with breast cancer. She learned that she carried a mutation in the BRCA gene that made her more likely to develop both breast and ovarian cancers. Sue felt that none of the existing breast and ovarian cancer groups met the needs of women at high risk for … Continued
Ovar’Coming Together has the distinction of being both a Partner Member and a founding member of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Based in Indianapolis, the organization was founded in 1995 by three women who were going through chemotherapy at the same time. “Kai Binford, Pam Faerber and Nancy Hines created Ovar’Coming Together when they realized … Continued
The Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance got its start in 1998, when 13 survivors met. “They saw that there was a lot of work being done around research and testing,” says Doug Barron, Executive Director of the group. “But there was nothing for women about education and awareness of the risks and symptoms. Our founders wanted … Continued
John Hansbury and Sherry Jacobson elected Co-Presidents, Raynor Dahlquist and Bronwen Smith join Board of Directors New York, NY October 19, 2011— Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) is pleased to announce the election of Co-Presidents to its Board of Directors, John W. Hansbury, Esq., and Sherry Jacobson. Hansbury and Jacobson have both served on the … Continued
In 1999, a small group of ovarian cancer survivors decided to get together to provide support for each other. The next year, they held the first walk/run in Minnesota for ovarian cancer. The organizers were surprised when hundreds of people joined the walk and raised $91,000. It brought home the message that there was a … Continued
(New York, NY – October 4, 2011) – A unique support program that pairs women with gynecologic cancer with volunteers who have survived the disease is coming to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. The national Woman to Woman program, funded by Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF), was first established at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, and OCRF plans … Continued
The Cancer Support Community (CSC) is one of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s national Partner Members, a relationship that strengthens both groups. Vice President of Education and Outreach Ivy Ahmed notes: “We’re not a tumor specific organization—we serve people with all cancer types. Being a Partner Member of the Alliance helps us provide resources specific … Continued
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