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The Overview: July 2021

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 no one need fear an ovarian cancer diagnosis. Check out all that’s happening and discover ways that you can get involved. RESEARCH ADVOCACY PATIENT SUPPORT … Continued

Does Ovarian Cancer Stop Periods?

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, let’s answer this question by examining a host of other questions surrounding whether or not ovarian cancer stops one’s period. Can a missed period be … Continued

Oral Contraceptives Associated with Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk in BRCA Mutation Carriers

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 the general population, by more closely examining the link among BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers. Scientists have long known that oral contraceptive use, particularly long-term … Continued

Granulosa Cell Tumor | Sally’s #RareAware Story

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 for me is that there is no standard of care and very little research. So little is known about granulosa cell tumor that one of … Continued

Granulosa Cell Tumor | Karien’s #RareAware Story

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 surgeons knowing of my diagnosis, no research into it. When I go to a hospital or doctor (I live rural) they just send you home and … Continued

Granulosa Cell Tumor | Christine’s #RareAware Story

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 the mass thought it was benign and didn’t run bloodwork that would have caught the GCT tumor prior to surgery, during which she cut the … Continued

Adult Granulosa Cell Tumor | Fortuna’s #RareAware Story

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 there is not a lot of information available about my cancer, and even if you try to share your story with other people with ovarian … Continued

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