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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
(August 6, 2020) Using medical records for 121 patients with gynecologic cancer and COVID-19, researchers were able to conduct an early look at the implications of a COVID-19 diagnosis on … Continued
As the world continues to grapple with big challenges, we’re writing with what we hope will be a refreshingly easy way to make a difference in our shared fight against … Continued
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
(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
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
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