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COVID-19 and Oncology Clinical Trials: An Update

COVID-19 and Oncology Clinical Trials: An Update

(April 15) The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has become nearly all consuming. It’s impossible to turn on the news, browse social media, or walk outside without being reminded of the new, albeit temporary, state of the world. In an effort to control, slow, and hopefully stop the spread of COVID-19, drastic public health measures have been … Continued

Writing for Her Life | OCRA Heroes

Writing for Her Life | OCRA Heroes

Jane Rubin speaks quickly, with sentences not so much ending but flowing seamlessly into new thoughts and directions. Listening to her talk about her life and her work is like listening to someone try to cram an epic novel into a paragraph. Her interests and hunger for learning know no bounds.  Jane, a 20-year breast … Continued

Working for the Next Generation | Meet a Scientist

Working for the Next Generation | Meet a Scientist

There are many adjectives one can use to describe ovarian cancer: relentless, cruel, a monster. But Dr. Sunila Pradeep also finds it ironic. “Women spend a lot of time and energy for the next generation. They are playing a major role in continuing life on earth. And then when many of them have fulfilled those … Continued

Study Uncovers Barriers to Clinical Trial Participation

Study Uncovers Barriers to Clinical Trial Participation

(April 9, 2020) Why do some gynecologic cancer patients participate in clinical trials, while others do not? Clinical trials are fundamental to the discovery of new and better therapies in the fight against ovarian cancer. Understanding and addressing why patients do or not enroll in trials could help remove unnecessary barriers and involve more patients, … Continued

Ovarian Cancer Resources & Support

Ovarian Cancer Resources & Support

OCRA is committed to offering patients, caregivers and friends the most up to date information about ovarian cancer, helpful resources, and options for support. Below are some helpful links, and you can find even more information throughout our website. Patient Support Line Our Patient Support team is available Monday through Friday to provide support, information … Continued

Update to Benefits of Breastfeeding Against Ovarian Cancer

Update to Benefits of Breastfeeding Against Ovarian Cancer

(April 7, 2020) In a study published last week in the oncology Journal of the American Medical Association, breastfeeding was found to be a factor for reduced risk of developing invasive ovarian cancer. Researchers collected information on close to 10,000 women with ovarian cancer, and found that breastfeeding was associated with a “24% lower risk … Continued

Uniting Women in the Search for a Cure | OCRA Heroes

Uniting Women in the Search for a Cure | OCRA Heroes

If you had to describe Lana Holland in just one word, ‘soothing’ would be the word to use. She’s been a massage therapist for more than a decade, calling forth through her hands her earlier training as a social worker. Her voice – gentle, measured, yet filled with conviction – makes you feel as if … Continued

Making Meaning and Memories Through Music | OCRA Heroes

Making Meaning and Memories Through Music | OCRA Heroes

Jesse Dunn’s fondest memories are of sitting in front of the wood stove in his family’s Vermont home, wearing a pair of headphones and listening to his parents’ collection of tapes and records. That’s where he fell in love with music and developed his musical roots. Jesse, aged 38, now lives in Lake Tahoe and … Continued

Isolating Without Feeling Alone: Coping Mechanisms & COVID-19

Isolating Without Feeling Alone: Coping Mechanisms & COVID-19

“As we go through these hard, emotional times and social isolation, we have to support each other and create other means of keeping our spirits up.” – Yvette, Woman to Woman mentor Even in less stressful times, managing a gynecologic cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience. For many, it can feel like stepping into … Continued

Searching for Answers; Finding Dignity | Meet a Scientist

Searching for Answers; Finding Dignity | Meet a Scientist

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, Italy. He is trying to understand why an ovarian cancer tumor, which is successfully removed along with surrounding tissue, can manifest itself again. “This happens … Continued

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