Could the next ovarian cancer breakthrough be traced back to a Commodore 64 home computer? After all, in some small measure, OCRA grantee Dr. Sohrab Shah is where he is today thanks to that now-antiquated instrument. He was 11 or 12 years old, tinkering around with programming at home, when he became captivated with what … Continued
Urge your U.S. Senators to restore full funding for ovarian cancer research The Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) housed within the Department of Defense is the federal government’s only program dedicated entirely to ovarian cancer research. Yet, funding for it is in serious jeopardy of being slashed by more than two-thirds. Though the House passed legislation … Continued
The financial strain caused by treatment costs, missed work and other economic burdens is yet another major stressor that many ovarian cancer patients face. But there is help available! Read on to learn more about financial resources, which were outlined and explained during the “Navigating the Financial Fallout from Cancer” panel at our virtual Ovarian Cancer … Continued
Who’s ready to build some new Thanksgiving traditions? In our household, preparations are underway for one of the “cozier” holidays in recent memory, and I’m sure you’re busy as well, so I’ll keep it short and sweet. On this holiday that is all about gratitude, I need to take a moment and say, from the … Continued
“This could be years; this could be the rest of either of your lives. So, treat it as if it’s still good time, not wasted time, and not lost time.” Robert Pyle, PhD Robert “Bob” Pyle is someone who deeply understands the complexities of caregiving, having acted in this capacity for his wife Thea Linnaea Pyle, who … Continued
An international collaborative of scientists, including Dr. Ronald Chandler at Michigan State University, studied ARID1A mutations, which are specific gene mutations observed in deep ovarian and deep infiltrating endometriosis. The authors of the study noted that seeing a high frequency of these mutations in deep ovarian endometriosis supports evidence linking this to endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer. … Continued
We’re full on into fall, and giving thanks for all that we’ve accomplished together, in a year that’s been more than a little challenging. RESEARCH ADVOCACY PATIENT SUPPORT & PROGRAMS EVENTS WAYS TO GIVE
Palliative care is one of the most misunderstood areas of the medical world, starting from its pronunciation (“PAL-ee-uh-tiv”), all the way to who it can help, and what it entails. Dr. Beth Popp, of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, joined us at this year’s virtual Ovarian Cancer National Conference to answer some frequently … Continued
We’ve got the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list, and you never have to step foot in a store. With a suggested donation of $25 or more, you can give someone a series of wellness videos led by fitness instructors from around the U.S., including meditation, yoga, sweat sessions, conscious breathing, and more. … Continued
Raise $50 for ovarian cancer research with a simple post on social media! Giving Tuesday is a global day of charitable giving—and OCRA wants to hear from you! It’s one thing if we try to tell the world why ovarian cancer research is crucially important, and why OCRA’s patient support programs matter. But imagine if hundreds of … Continued
A bright spot in 2020 for the ovarian cancer community has been the ongoing developments in research and treatments. Advances continue to be made, as researchers study the effectiveness of PARP inhibitors as maintenance therapy for ovarian cancer, the most effective way to implement immunotherapy agents, the key factors that can affect the success of … Continued
I never say, ‘I have cancer,’ because it’s not mine. I’m dealing with it. Elle Simone In the same way that a complex dish is made up of distinct ingredients that blend together and bring out new flavors, Elle Simone’s life resembles something that could only come out of a Michelin-rated restaurant. Elle is really … Continued
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