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
News
OCRA-Funded Study Identifies Antibiotic Found to Kill Tumor Cells Containing BRCA Mutations
A long-running study from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, published in Nature Cancer and co-funded by OCRA, has discovered that the antibiotic novobiocin is capable of targeting and killing tumor cells in … Continued
Racing to Cure Ovarian Cancer | Heroes Highlights
As our community continues to come together to make strides against ovarian cancer, we want to give a shout-out to our many OCRA Heroes who push themselves physically, creatively or … Continued
OCRA’s Woman to Woman Peer Mentor Program Touted in Qualitative Study
Researchers from the University of Kansas School of Medicine conducted a study to capture the value and experience of giving and receiving peer support in the face of a gynecologic cancer diagnosis … Continued
What is Lynch Syndrome?
Inherited gene mutations, such as BRCA 1 and BRCA 2, can increase the risk of developing ovarian cancer as well as uterine (endometrial) cancer. Some of these mutations, which affect … Continued
Let’s Cheer On Chris Turner, OCRA Hero!
Chris Turner is taking on the Sheep Mountain 50 Mile Ultra Marathon in loving memory of his mother, Carla, who passed away from ovarian cancer in 2018. His campaign will … Continued
Seeking New Insights Into Origins of Ovarian Cancer | Meet a Scientist
“It’s kind of like how the Apollo mission to the moon gave us Velcro.” Dr. David Chapel and his team are laying new groundwork in better understanding the origins of … Continued
Be #RareAware for Rare Ovarian Cancers
Many people are surprised to learn that ovarian cancer is not one disease, but several distinct types and subtypes. Each type differs in who it typically affects, how it spreads, … Continued
Inspired Advice: What Changes to Your Diet and Exercise Routine Have Helped You Since Diagnosis?
Those who have faced an ovarian or gynecologic cancer diagnosis have so much to offer to others going through a similar experience – be it support, tips or friendship. Inspired Advice is … Continued
Empowering Survivorship: Ovarian Cancer Stories
Being diagnosed with ovarian cancer or any gynecologic cancer can be an overwhelming experience, and it can help to know that you aren’t alone. Explore ovarian cancer survivor stories as … Continued
Endometrial Carcinoma (MMMT) | Gael’s #RareAware Story
Gael Ross lives in Durham, North Carolina, and has endometrial carcinoma, also known as MMMT. What has been your frustration in having a rare form of ovarian cancer? There is … Continued
Squamous Cell Carcinoma | Pamela’s #RareAware Story
Pamela Connor lives in Liverpool, New York, and has a squamous cell carcinoma arising in a mature cystic teratoma. What has been your frustration in having a rare form of … Continued