Raising Awareness of a Silent Epidemic | Survivor Stories
Janice Murphy is a woman with many passions: sharing her love of the Great American Songbook, living life to the fullest — and making sure healthcare providers know that ovarian … Continued
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Rare Ovarian Cancers: Research Updates
Every year, more than 22,000 people are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Most (85% – 90%) will be diagnosed with a form of epithelial ovarian cancer; and among these, most will … Continued
New Study Highlights Importance of Mental Health Support for Ovarian Cancer Patients
Researchers at the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute found that an ovarian cancer diagnosis took a much higher mental toll on patients and survivors than initially expected at the … Continued
Vulnerability in ARID1A-Mutant Cancer Cells Could Provide New Pathways for OCCC Treatment
OCRA grantees Dr. Rugang Zhang and Dr. Shuai Wu, both of The Wistar Institute, along with colleagues, have discovered a vulnerability in cancer cells that harbor certain genetic mutations. Their findings, which involve … Continued
Egg Freezing for Ovarian Cancer Patients
Fertility preservation is an important consideration for many young ovarian cancer patients and one common procedure is egg freezing. Here are common questions and considerations to take into account while … Continued
Urgent: Tell Your U.S. Representative to Support a $10 Million Increase to OCRP
On Friday, March 19, U.S. House Representatives Grace Meng (D-NY), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Norma Torres (D-CA) released a bipartisan “Dear Colleague” letter urging the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee to … Continued
The Overview: March 2021
The snow is (finally!) melting in the areas where many of us at OCRA work and live, the COVID vaccine is rolling out, and there is so much work being … Continued
Ovarian Cancer Advocates Unite for Spring Advocacy Day
OCRA’s Spring Advocacy Day, held March 8-9, looked a little bit different this year. For starters, we met online rather than in Washington D.C. But while the natural and obvious … Continued
OCRA Awards Prizes in Ovarian Cancer Research
Each year, OCRA honors individuals doing important and notable work in the ovarian cancer field with a research prize to help propel their future discoveries. Individuals are selected by members … Continued
Paying it Forward While Paying Homage to Madeline Kahn | OCRA Heroes
Most people who dedicate their lives to raising awareness about ovarian cancer, or who dedicate a gift-giving occasion to raise funds for research, have a personal connection to the disease. … Continued
OCRA Rings in Spring with a Return to In-Person Fitness Fundraisers
Spring is almost here and we’re welcoming the warmer weather with a careful and creative return to in-person OCRA Heroes events, including Ovarian Cycle rides and other fitness fundraisers! And … Continued
Advocacy in Action: A Year in Ovarian Cancer Policy Progress
As we gear up for our first ever virtual Spring Advocacy Day — which will welcome more than 200 participants, double our usual crowd! — we couldn’t help but take … Continued