Blazing New Trails | Meet a Scientist
She has swum in the Amazon, gone ice fishing in the Arctic, traveled the Galapagos, and hang-glided in New Zealand. But the biggest trail Dr. Beth Karlan has blazed throughout … Continued
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OCRA and Continuing our Work
(March 13, 2020) As a global charity, we recognize the extraordinarily stressful times we as a society are all in together. We have taken every precaution to protect OCRA staff … Continued
Get a front row seat to the latest research updates at OCRA’s National Conference.
The ovarian cancer landscape is ever evolving, and it can be challenging to keep up with new research discoveries and what they could mean for you. At OCRA’s National Conference, … Continued
Breathing in Peace; Breathing Out Fear | Survivor Stories
Stacy Saravo, like anyone who’s been given a terrible diagnosis, has received her share of well-meaning but dumb advice. (“Eat lemons! They’ll cure cancer.”) But there’s one moment that takes … Continued
Making the Most of Every Moment | Meet a Scientist
Dr. Ron Buckanovich, an OCRA grantee, uses a metaphor to describe his work. “If I’m trying to get into Chicago and the highways that get me into the city are … Continued
Learning to Feel Strong Again | Survivor Stories
Jamie Davey is an open book. She will tell you about her ‘buns and guns’ class at the gym, how you can best support friends and loved ones facing ovarian … Continued
Growing Up on a Farm; Making Strides in a Lab | Meet a Scientist
What do the fur patterns of tigers have to do with advances in ovarian cancer treatment? Juan Cubillos-Ruiz, PhD, an OCRA grantee, grew up on a farm near Bogota, Colombia. … Continued
Biking Miles Across Country for Mama | OCRA Heroes
“Be present and embrace the suck.” This is Andrew Simone’s personal mantra. It’s what got him through a nearly 2000-mile, 47-day bike ride from Vancouver, British Columbia to Tijuana, Mexico … Continued
2020 National Conference Registration is Now Open
Are you an ovarian cancer survivor, patient, or caregiver? Don’t miss YOUR chance to learn what’s new in ovarian cancer treatments and research, and to meet others in the ovarian … Continued
PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer Treatment: What’s Next?
(February 13, 2020) PARP inhibitors have shown to be a promising treatment option for a subset of ovarian cancer patients. As of February 2020, there are currently 3 FDA-approved PARP … Continued
OCRA Earns 4-Star Charity Navigator Rating for Tenth Consecutive Year
OCRA is pleased to announce we have earned our tenth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. We’re proud to again receive this rating, because it … Continued
Conversation on Link Between Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer Continues with New Prospective Study
(January 15, 2020) A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found no statistically significant association between self-reported use of powder in the genital area and … Continued