(April 4, 2018) It’s an exciting time for ovarian cancer research! Ovarian cancer clinicians, researchers and advocates came together in New Orleans at the end of March for the Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer, hosted by the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO). Meeting attendees learned about the latest developments in ovarian cancer research, treatment, and … Continued
(April 3, 2018) A study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology explored the effects of oncologists, rather than genetic counselors, testing ovarian cancer patients for BRCA mutations. Due to the limited number of genetic counselors and the increase in demand for BRCA mutation testing, ovarian cancer patients don’t always have the ability or opportunity to … Continued
(March 16, 2018) On behalf of Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance I want to extend our deepest condolences on the passing of U.S. Representative Louise Slaughter. As the author of the landmark Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), signed into law in 2008 after a 14-year battle, Representative Slaughter proved to be a tireless advocate for patients … Continued
(February 22, 2018) Researchers at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, including Kunle Odunsi, MD, PhD, senior author of the study and current OCRFA Scientific Advisory Committee member, have discovered a mutation of an unidentified gene that increases both the risk of early onset ovarian cancer and prostate cancer. Using the Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry at … Continued
(February 14, 2018) Today the US Preventive Task Force updated their recommendation on ovarian cancer screening, reaffirming their 2012 position that screening average risk women for ovarian cancer is not effective in reducing mortality from the disease. Furthermore, they stated that screening for ovarian cancer carries certain risk and harms that may be substantial, and … Continued
On World Cancer Day, the world comes together to defeat cancer. Ovarian cancer is a worldwide disease. The cure starts right here. At OCRFA, we’re making progress every day toward a world without ovarian cancer. We’re funding top scientists performing the most innovative research in the field. We’re helping women and their families face challenges … Continued
(January 31, 2018) A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine explains that researchers now believe that the methylation of normal BRCA1 gene promotion, not solely BRCA1 mutation, is a risk factor for ovarian cancer. Methylation can be detrimental because it blocks a gene from being transcribed, which means that it can’t repair any … Continued
(January 30, 2018) Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance has hosted Super Saturday in the Hamptons for the past 20 years. Now, we’re delighted to announce that our iconic event will move to Manhattan in September 2018. This new event will have everything you’ve loved (hands-on shopping with top designers) with lots of additions (tastings, mixologists, virtual … Continued
(January 29, 2018) A study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine looked at the difference between two treatment strategies for newly diagnosed stage III epithelial ovarian cancer patients, with the goal of identifying the treatment with a higher rate of recurrence free survival. The first treatment option, typical for advanced stage ovarian … Continued
(January 25, 2018) CancerSEEK is a blood test designed to detect cancer by analyzing levels of proteins and mutations in cell-free DNA. The goal of this particular blood test is to assist in early detection, and therefore decrease cancer related deaths, for ovarian, liver, stomach, pancreas, esophagus, colorectum, lung, and/or breast cancers. The results of … Continued
(January 25, 2018) OCRFA has just awarded more than $5.3 million in new scientific research grants for ovarian cancer, bringing our total investment in life-saving research to over $80 million. This year’s grants have been awarded to twenty top scientists at sixteen leading medical centers across the country. “Our 2018 grantees are truly some of … Continued
Make your 2017 tax-deductible gift NOW! We work every day to fund cures, foster community, further conversations and ultimately, advance the cause. We do this by supporting women fighting ovarian cancer and the friends and families who love them, by working with scientists to eradicate the disease and policymakers who make it possible, and by … Continued
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