(May 21, 2019) Last night, supporters in NYC packed Carolines on Broadway for Stand Up for Madeline & OCRA, our much-anticipated evening of laughter to end ovarian cancer. Thank you to all who attended this fun night. After guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a raucous live auction with the hilarious Judy Gold as auctioneer, … Continued
(May 21, 2019) Earlier this month, Nature Genetics published a study, in part funded by OCRA, that found 34 genes were connected to women developing the earliest stages of ovarian cancer. Using data compiled by the Ovarian Cancer Association Consortium, researchers looked at the genetic profiles of around 25,000 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer and … Continued
Don’t miss your chance to ask ovarian cancer experts your questions! This event has now passed. We hope to see you at a future National Conference! We’re pleased to announce that Ask the Experts, our most popular session at Ovarian Cancer National Conference, has been extended for an extra hour! Survivors, caregivers and supporters will … Continued
(May 20, 2019) University of Chicago gynecologic oncologist Nita K. Lee wants the next generation of doctors to know that the story of ovarian cancer is changing for the better in small and meaningful ways. “I don’t want to sugarcoat this terrible disease, but I also want students to see that women are living longer,” … Continued
(May 14, 2019) We’re excited to announce that Dr. Mary-Claire King, who identified the germline BRCA1 mutation associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, will be a keynote speaker at OCRA’s Ovarian Cancer National Conference! Dr. King is a geneticist and professor at the University of Washington. Her work has helped change the way we … Continued
(May 14, 2019) OCRA received the President’s Award at the first Cancer Community (C2) Awards, created to recognize individuals and organizations who have created positive change in cancer care. The awards – a partnership between AstraZeneca and Scientific American Custom Media – included nominations submitted by organizations from across the cancer ecosystem and participation from … Continued
Last chance! Our lowest rates end at 10PM Pacific on 4/30! (April 29, 2019) Don’t miss your chance to register at our discount rate of only $185. Ovarian cancer survivors, caregivers, supporters and experts travel from all over the country for OCRA’s Ovarian Cancer National Conference – an educational weekend of friendship, information, and hope. … Continued
(April 3, 2019) In March, ovarian cancer researchers, clinicians and advocates gathered to attend the much-anticipated Society of Gynecologic Oncology’s (SGO) 50th Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer, to discuss the latest cutting edge research. OCRA Research Advocate, Scientific Advisory Committee member, and ovarian cancer survivor Annie Ellis attended the meeting and wrote a report highlighting … Continued
(April 3, 2019) We have one week to let the Senate know that we need more funding for ovarian cancer research! Thanks to your efforts, a record 158 U.S. House members signed a Dear Colleague letter calling for more funding for the Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) at the Department of Defense. Now we need … Continued
Join us Monday, May 20, 2019 at Carolines on Broadway in NYC for an evening of laughter, plus cocktails, hors d’oeuvre and a live auction, all to end ovarian cancer. Featuring laugh-out-loud performances from comedic favorites Mike Birbiglia, Ronny Chieng and Robert Klein, with more to be announced! Proceeds benefit OCRA’s ovarian cancer research and support programs … Continued
(April 1, 2019) 156 House Members have joined Reps. DeLauro and Duffy in a call for increased ovarian cancer research funding. Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Sean Duffy (R-WI) – co-chairs of the Congressional Ovarian Cancer Caucus – today delivered a “Dear Colleague” letter to the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee requesting a $15 million increase in … Continued
Empower yourself with the latest research updates at OCRA’s National Conference. Register today. It can be overwhelming trying to keep up with what’s new in the ovarian cancer field, and how new discoveries may affect you. At OCRA’s National Conference, you can get a front row seat at expert plenary and breakout sessions, where leaders … Continued
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