Science Made Simple: BRCA Mutations
We are all made up of genes. They are the building blocks of what make us human, and scientists are discovering new functions of genes every day. Some genes determine … Continued
News
OCRA-Funded Study Finds Menopausal Hormone Therapy Associated with Improved Survival from Ovarian Cancer
(July 27, 2020) Research from the Ovarian Cancer Association Consortium (OCAC) found that “using menopausal hormone therapy prior to diagnosis extends ovarian cancer survival.” This was found through a comprehensive … Continued
Ask the Experts at OCRA’s National Conference
Find resources and make connections at OCRA’s 2020 National Conference September 29 – October 2, 2020 Early Bird Registration Ends 7/31! We’ll be honest—when we decided to host our annual National … Continued
Building Networks, Paying it Forward | OCRA Heroes
Andrew Berger sure knows how to throw a birthday party. And yet, birthdays were never a big deal for Andrew. He always saw it as just an excuse to gather … Continued
The Overview: July 2020
There’s so much happening at OCRA – from groundbreaking research to advocacy work, patient support to fundraising efforts. Starting this summer, we will share periodic highlights so that you can … Continued
Shaking Things Up from a Little Town in West Virginia | Meet an Advocate Leader
“Don’t settle” This simple two-word mantra is what guides Roxanne Bright – self-proclaimed dog mom, crafter, and 9-year ovarian cancer survivor from West Virginia who is on a mission to … Continued
Taking Statins Linked to Lower Mortality in Ovarian Cancer Patients
(July 7, 2020) Presented as part of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Virtual Annual Meeting, Dr. Kala Visvanathan and colleagues at Johns Hopkins found that statins “were associated … Continued
Inspired Advice: What Do You Wish You Knew When First Diagnosed?
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
Action Alert: Tell Congress to Support Full Funding for OCRP
The Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) is a cutting-edge program housed within the Department of Defense. Despite a history of successful breakthroughs, the program has long been drastically underfunded. The … Continued
Behind the Mask | OCRA Heroes
Noel Rademacher, a 44-year-old mother of two and ovarian cancer survivor in Spokane, WA, began wearing a mask at the end of February. She didn’t care what people thought. She … Continued
Finding Sparks, Fueling Motivation | Meet a Scientist
Hui Shen, PhD, spoke of a particular moment that helped cement her commitment to ovarian cancer research. She was working on a complicated project that required a new genomics technology to … Continued
Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Better Prognosis
(June 24, 2020) Published this month in the International Journal of Cancer, researchers in Australia have found that “A healthy lifestyle after diagnosis, in particular not smoking and being physically … Continued