IUD May Lower Risk of Developing Ovarian Cancer
(November 6, 2019) A recent research review conducted by a team at the University of Colorado Anschutz, and published this month by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, found … Continued
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OCRA-Funded Research Explores New Pathways for Understanding Metastases
In an effort to further understand disease initiation and progression, OCRA grantee Dr. Sumegha Mitra, along with colleagues at Indiana University, conducted research which revealed key changes in gene expression … Continued
Newk’s Eatery & Newk’s Cares Hit $1.4 Million Raised For Ovarian Cancer Research
(October 28, 2019) Newk’s Cares, the ovarian cancer awareness movement and national campaign founded by fast-casual restaurant Newk’s Eatery, has reached monumental heights! Celebrating its sixth year, Newk’s Cares raised … Continued
Action Alert: Cosponsor Johanna’s Law Reauthorization (H.R. 4560)
We need your help to strengthen critical gynecologic cancer education and awareness programs. (October 16, 2019) Recently, Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)—leader of the Congressional Ovarian Cancer Caucus and an ovarian … Continued
OCRA Hosts First Annual Hope Fashion Show in Dallas
(October 10, 2019) On September 19, fashion and inspiration for ovarian cancer cures hit the runway at OCRA’s first annual Hope Fashion Show in Dallas. Over 150 guests gathered for … Continued
PARP Inhibitor and Chemotherapy Combination Improves Progression-Free Survival
(October 7, 2019) Published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine, a group of investigators led by OCRA Scientific Advisory Committee member Dr. Robert Coleman found an innovative combination … Continued
OCRA-Funded Research Elucidates New Immunotherapy Approach
(September 19, 2019) While harnessing the immune system has resulted in strong responses for a subset of cancer patients, the majority of patients have remained unresponsive to this approach. In … Continued
Ovarian Cancer Quiz: Test Your Ovarian Cancer Knowledge
It’s important for everyone to know the symptoms and risk factors for ovarian cancer. If you or someone you know are experiencing any of the symptoms listed below, take notice … Continued
OCRA-Funded Research Points to Surrounding Tissues for Further Study
(September 10, 2019) Ovarian clear-cell carcinoma is an aggressive form of ovarian cancer. Endometriosis is derived from the uterine endometrium and is a known risk factor for ovarian clear-cell carcinoma. … Continued
OCRA-Funded Research Moves Immunotherapy Forward
(September 5, 2019) OCRA funded investigator Dmitriy Zamarin, MD, PhD contributed to a study that provides an intriguing hypothesis that mutation in genes like SMARCA4 may improve tumor recognition by … Continued
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Every September, we come together to shine a spotlight on ovarian cancer, spread awareness, and raise critical funds for research and patient support. How you can help during Ovarian Cancer … Continued
Should You Be Tested for BRCA Mutations? New Guidelines
(August 22, 2019) This week, The US Preventive Services Task Force published new recommendations on risk assessment, genetic counseling, and genetic testing for BRCA mutations and BRCA-related cancers. The US … Continued