Meet Researcher Kris Wood, PhD! Q&A with Kris Wood, PhD Duke University 2015 Liz Tilberis Award OCRFA: Tell me about yourself. Kris Wood: I grew up in Georgetown, KY, a rural town in the central part of the state. My family lived in a house on my grandfather’s farm, which was a wonderful place to … Continued
SEE, the trendy, high quality eyewear stores, has been supporting OCRFA since 2011 through its “Protect Your Privates” campaign. In September, customers can pick up educational information about OCRFA in all 38 SEE stores across the country and every Monday throughout the month, SEE will make a donation to OCRFA for every new pair of … Continued
Ready to ride for a cure? We’re saving a bike for you! Our September Ovarian Cycle rides are an extra special way to make a difference during ovarian cancer awareness month. Check out the full Ovarian Cycle calendar. #30DaysofTeal
It’s Wear Teal Day! Share a photo on social media with the hashtag#wearteal. TEAL is the color of #ovariancancer awareness. And while you’re at it, tell everyone you see a fact about this disease. #30DaysofTeal #WearTealDay
Help us tell 100,000 women the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Share our graphic and a link to on social media today. Learn more about the symptoms of ovarian cancer.
Today, President Obama Declares September National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. “Today, cancer research is on the cusp of major breakthroughs, and it is of critical national importance that we accelerate this progress and keep reaching for prevention, treatment, and a cure. Each September, in honor of the women who have been taken by ovarian cancer … Continued
Follow OCRFA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and join the conversation at #30DaysofTeal! September 1: Help us tell 100,000 women the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Share our graphic and link on social media today. Learn more about the symptoms of ovarian cancer. P.S. – Wear Teal Day is TOMORROW! Don’t forget to wear your best … Continued
(August 16, 2016) While primary cytoreductive surgery followed by chemotherapy is the standard of care for newly diagnosed women with advanced ovarian cancer, newly issued practice guidelines suggest that some patients may benefit more from first-line neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) and followed by surgery. Last week, the Society for Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) and the American Society … Continued
Donna Karan, Kelly Ripa and Gabby Karan de Felice hosted Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s (OCRFA) 19th annual Super Saturday NY. Guests in attendance included: June Ambrose, Joy Behar, Kelly Bensimon, Lorraine Bracco, Jonathan Cheban, Mayor Rudolph & Judith Giuliani, Katherine Jenkins, Star Jones, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Rebecca Minkoff, Cathy Moriarty-Gentile, Elin Nordegren, Molly Sims, Jill … Continued
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Donna Karan, Kelly Ripa and Gabby Karan de Felice hosted Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s (OCRFA) 19th annual Super Saturday NY. Guests in attendance included: June Ambrose, Joy Behar, Kelly Bensimon, Lorraine Bracco, Jonathan Cheban, Mayor Rudolph & Judith Giuliani, Katherine Jenkins, Star Jones, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Rebecca Minkoff, Cathy Moriarty-Gentile, Elin Nordegren, Molly Sims, … Continued
(Aug 1. 2016) Results of a study reported last month in Cancer show that routine referral of women at high risk for ovarian cancer to genetic counseling promotes genetic testing and prophylactic surgery. Guidelines recommend genetic counseling and testing for women who have a pedigree suggestive of an inherited susceptibility for ovarian cancer (for example, … Continued
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