Our Woman to Woman Peer Mentor Program provides connection and a listening ear. It’s completely virtual and open to all gynecologic cancer patients. We asked our Woman to Woman Mentors to … Continued
Friends, I hope this finds you well, or as well as can be expected during this challenging time. My wish for all of you is that you are feeling safe, … Continued
Cockroaches after a nuclear war. That is really the best way to understand what Dr. Ugo Cavallaro, a cell biologist and biochemist, is working on in his lab in Milan, … Continued
As we remain steadfast in our long-range mission of being the voice for the ovarian cancer community and funding life-saving research, we also want to acknowledge the moment we are … Continued
(3/17/2020) Research out of the University of Bristol looked at genes and how they inhibit an enzyme involved in regulating the body’s cholesterol. This enzyme is the target of statin … Continued
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
(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
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
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
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
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
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
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