A recent study has shed more light on the demographics of hereditary ovarian cancer, and provides further data to suggest an urgent need for increased genetic counseling for potentially high-risk Black women, as well as increased genetic testing in Black ovarian cancer patients. The study, which took place over the course of 20 years and … Continued
November 15-16, 2021 | Register Today! Are you passionate about issues affecting the ovarian cancer community? Now is your chance to have your voice heard at the highest levels — without ever leaving home! OCRA’s Virtual Advocacy Day is a rare opportunity to communicate directly with your Members of Congress, and advocate for federal programs … Continued
At first glance, Jonathan Sockolosky and Andrew Berger, may seem like they have very little in common. Jonathan lives in San Francisco and is a scientist, while Andrew lives in New York, and works in the finance industry. Different as they appear, there is one thing that unites them: their connection to ovarian cancer. Both … Continued
Sridevi Challa, PhD, an OCRA grantee at UT Southwestern, is on the receiving end of some major accolades. She is the lead author of a study that dozens of news outlets are describing as having found the “Achilles’ Heel” of ovarian cancer cells. This opens the door for new research in biomarkers and the development … Continued
OCRA grantee Dr. Sumegha Mitra of Indiana University and colleagues have identified the mechanism by which a specific deubiquitinating enzyme known as UCHL1 promotes the growth of high-grade serous ovarian cancer in some patients. This discovery may aid in the development of future ovarian cancer therapies, as it points to the potential effectiveness of a targeted inhibitor … Continued
LOS ANGELES – (BUSINESS WIRE)–Global Coalition for Adaptive Research (GCAR) announces a new clinical trial initiative, Ovarian CanceRxTM. This innovative trial, referred to as an adaptive platform trial, is designed to test multiple drugs simultaneously against the standard of care treatments to rapidly test and deliver new therapies to patients with advanced ovarian cancer or recurrent … Continued
OCRA is conducting a survey to gauge patient response to the expansion of telehealth in response to the pandemic. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has been growing in popularity. Telehealth is the practice of caring for patients remotely when the provider and patient are not physically present with each other. Telehealth can refer to … Continued
As we count down to Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and our virtual National Conference, there are so many ways to get involved … whether by learning more and connecting with others or raising awareness of the disease and vital funds for research. Read on to find out how you can be a voice, and a … Continued
OCRA has invested $110 million in innovative ovarian cancer research — more than any other charity in the world. The good news is, the science is working: new treatments are saving lives, and the next breakthrough could be right around the corner. But we still have much further to go. Despite extraordinary progress, ovarian cancer … Continued
Sharing the facts can save lives. So let’s talk. We need you to help spread the word this Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month! Be an OCRA Ambassador simply by grabbing the graphics below (right-click and save to your computer to download) and sharing on social media, along with our educational quiz. Scroll down to find some … Continued
When it comes to cancer treatments, immunotherapy is a method of boosting our body’s defenses, collectively known as our immune system, so that the cancer-fighting cells can more effectively attack the tumor cells. What is the immune system? The immune system is made up of a complex network of cells, organs, tissues and proteins that … Continued
Brooke lives in Beloit, WI, and has small cell ovarian cancer, hypercalcemic type. What has been your frustration in having a rare form of ovarian cancer? All of the unknowns in my type of cancer. Unsure what to do at first, very little resources, etc. Without finding our Facebook group….I don’t know if I’d be … Continued
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