(August 24, 2018) A recent study, published in JAMA Oncology, shed light on non-BRCA gene associations to breast and ovarian cancers. Researchers discovered new genes and confirmed previously existing evidence … Continued
(August 23, 2018) Researchers from Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research recently conducted a study which focused on Medicare Part B recipients, those above the age of 65 or … Continued
(August 22, 2018) Several institutions in the UK recently published their project on finding patterns in DNA mutations. The tumors of 117 women, all of whom were diagnosed with high … Continued
Maybe you attended Super Saturday in the Hamptons in the past. Or maybe you always wanted to but could never make it out there. Well, we’re transforming this iconic shopping … Continued
(July 30, 2018) Recently, two retrospective studies were published about the effects of analgesics, or pain relievers, on ovarian cancer. The information is actually a culmination of two studies, both … Continued
You may have seen headlines in April 2023 about Johnson & Johnson paying nearly $9 billion to tens of thousands of people who claim talcum powder caused their cancer, including ovarian cancer. Controversy … Continued
(July 12, 2018) A study involving 58,472 women between 1994 and 2015 concluded that assisted reproductive treatment, or ART, did not lead to an increased risk of ovarian cancer. Originally … Continued
(July 2, 2018) Last month the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) held its annual meeting in Chicago, IL. Thirty nine thousand people from around the world attend to learn … Continued
(June 29, 2018) Avastin, or bevacizumab, was recently approved by the FDA to be used first with chemotherapy, then by itself, after surgery. A phase III trial studied 1,873 women … Continued
Name: Sayla H.Hometown: Portland, ORStatus: In treatmentAdvocacy Goal: Oral Parity, Access to Care Sayla was diagnosed earlier last year and is currently in treatment. She’s determined to use her experience … Continued
Name: Elise D.Hometown: Durham, NHStatus: 13-Year SurvivorAdvocacy Goal: Access to Care Elise feels lucky that she was diagnosed with early-stage ovarian cancer, and being an Advocate Leader allows her to … Continued
Over 250 ovarian cancer survivors will travel from across the country to attend OCRFA’s Ovarian Cancer National Conference in Washington DC on July 13-15 Reserve your spot today and join … Continued
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