Germ Cell Ovarian Cancer | Tracy’s #RareAware Story
Tracy lives in Alexandria, Virginia, and was diagnosed with stage IV germ cell ovarian cancer at age 27. What has been your frustration in having a rare form of ovarian … Continued
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Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer | Ingrid’s #RareAware Story
Ingrid lives in Denver, Colorado, and was diagnosed with low grade serous ovarian cancer in 2019. What has been your frustration in having a rare form of ovarian cancer? I … Continued
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 … Continued
OCRA’s Statement on the Introduction of HR 4412 to Reauthorize Johanna’s Law
Your Representative needs to hear from YOU. Please, urge your Representative to cosponsor Johanna’s Law today >> OCRA and the entire ovarian cancer community applaud the action taken on July … Continued
Does Ovarian Cancer Stop Periods?
No, ovarian cancer does not stop your period in and of itself. It is still possible to menstruate with the presence of the disease in your body. That being said, … Continued
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 … Continued
Retiform Sertoli-Leydig Cell Ovarian Cancer | Janice’s #RareAware Story
Janice lives in NW Pennsylvania, and was diagnosed in 1997, at age 34, with stage II retiform sertoli-leydig cell ovarian cancer with mucinous heterologous elements. What has been your frustration in … Continued
Granulosa Cell Tumor | Sally’s #RareAware Story
Sally lives in Mechanicsville, VA, and was diagnosed with a granulosa cell tumor. What has been your frustration in having a rare form of ovarian cancer? The most frustrating thing … Continued
Small Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary, Hypercalcemic Type | Anne’s #RareAware Story
Anne lives in Morton, PA, and was diagnosed with small cell carcinoma of the ovary, hypercalcemic type. What has been your frustration in having a rare form of ovarian cancer? … Continued
Granulosa Cell Tumor | Karien’s #RareAware Story
Karien lives in Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia and was diagnosed with a granulosa cell tumor. What has been your frustration in having a rare form of ovarian cancer? No doctors or … Continued
Granulosa Cell Tumor | Christine’s #RareAware Story
Christine lives in Atlanta, GA, and was diagnosed with a granulosa cell tumor. What has been your frustration in having a rare form of ovarian cancer? OB who first found … Continued
Adult Granulosa Cell Tumor | Fortuna’s #RareAware Story
Fortuna lives in Naples, Italy, and has adult granulosa cell cancer. What has been your frustration in having a rare form of ovarian cancer? My frustrations were, and are, that … Continued