A Look Back at Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
What a whirlwind! You heard a lot from us this September, and we want to take just a moment to tell you how grateful we are for your support throughout … Continued
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OCRA Heroes Boston Zumba Class
It’s time to work out and work toward ovarian cancer cures! Follow along as certified Zumba instructor and OCRA supporter Samantha Schreiber leads you through a high-energy, fun, and impactful … Continued
Celebrities Come Out in Support of OCRA
Some well-known people with deeply personal connections to ovarian cancer have echoed what we’ve been saying all September…this disease is a beast. And it doesn’t get talked about enough. Research … Continued
Everything You Need to Know About Johanna’s Law and Reauthorization
An important victory for the ovarian cancer community came in 2006 when Congress passed Johanna’s Law. What is Johanna’s Law? Also known as The Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act, … Continued
OCRA-Funded Research Shines Light on Genetic Factors that Contribute to Diagnosis
In order to understand the complexities of how gene mutations affect an ovarian cancer diagnosis, OCRA-funded researcher Alexander Nikitin, MD, PhD and colleagues looked to see which ones drive, or … Continued
Look Who’s Joining Us for the Virtual Ovarian Cancer National Conference!
OCRA’s Uniting for Hope Virtual National Conference is September 29 – October 2 On Tuesday, September 29, we’re kicking off our virtual Ovarian Cancer National Conference, and time is running … Continued
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Toolkit
With 1 in 78 diagnosed with ovarian cancer—and no early detection test for the disease—it is crucial that we spread the word so others can be knowledgeable about the symptoms … Continued
Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy Found to Improve Outcomes in Patients with Stage III Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
A new study found that patients who received heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) after surgery lived almost 16 months longer than patients who were treated by surgery alone. Conducted with data … Continued
OCRA Partners with Microsoft’s AI for Health Initiative
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Microsoft’s AI for Health initiative. This unique collaboration will help OCRA accelerate ovarian cancer research by harnessing the power of … Continued
Newk’s Cares, our Partner in the Fight
This September, Newk’s Cares, the ovarian cancer awareness movement founded by fast-casual restaurant Newk’s Eatery, will honor the legacy of late co-founder Lori Newcomb with a series of meaningful initiatives online and at all 100+ … Continued
Keeping Communication at the Heart of Gynecologic Oncology | Meet a Scientist
For someone who has spent four decades blazing trails in ovarian cancer research and women’s healthcare, it might seem odd that the one word to sum up Dr. Jonathan Berek’s … Continued
Helping Women Reclaim Their Sexuality and Happiness | OCRA Heroes
“I’ve got to work on my elevator pitch.” Sarah Belzer is the president of Coconu, a personal care brand based in Salt Lake City, and she’ll be the first to laugh … Continued