Family history also contributes to a woman’s risk of ovarian cancer. Women who have one first-degree relative with ovarian cancer but no known genetic mutation still have an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer. The lifetime risk of a woman who has a first degree relative with ovarian cancer is five percent (the average woman’s … Continued
Today marks the start of National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week and we’re encouraging all women to learn their risk for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer. Did you know these two diseases are linked, especially for women with mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Not sure if you might have a mutation? The … Continued
All month long we have been celebrating caregivers in our community. Today we are sharing the story of Donella and her mom Dorothey. Dorothey was experiencing the symptoms of ovarian cancer and her general doctor advised to limit her salt intake. Donella, took action and became an advocate for her mom, researching her symptoms and … Continued
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines for Ovarian Cancer can help walk you through all aspects of an ovarian cancer diagnosis. It answers questions from before a diagnosis through the whole cancer care continuum. You can use this guide as a way to learn more and go back to your doctor with questions you might … Continued
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of women with ovarian cancer? Become an Advocate Leader in 2016! Our Advocate Leaders are a group of highly trained individuals who advance the interests of women with ovarian cancer at the local, state and federal levels. The Advocate Leaders have raised awareness through news … Continued
The past few years have seen significant changes to healthcare across the United States with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, including some great progress made for women at risk of and with ovarian cancer. While we have made good strides in state policies, there is still a lot of work to be done. … Continued
Are you ready to look for a clinical trial? The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance offers a Clinical Trials Matching Service in partnership with Carebox. This one-stop service provides a comprehensive yet simplified system for women to find and link to clinical trial options for ovarian cancer. Find a clinical trial that’s right for you at … Continued
(September 21, 2015) A small study found that treatment with the anti-PD-1 immunotherapy nivolumab was able to produce complete responses in patients with advanced platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. The phase II study of 20 patients had an overall response rate of 15% (3 responders); an additional 6 patients had stable disease. The median progression-free survival time … Continued
Tickets are now available for the 2016 Turn Up the Heat! Gala in Washington DC. Turn Up the Heat features food from the top female chefs in DC and the surrounding area! Join us on February 17th for a night full of delicious food and great company. Get your tickets at www.ovariancancer.org/dcgala Get your tickets … Continued
What do you keep in your cancer care kit? Win this How to Teal (cancer care) kit from our partner H2ORS that focuses on hydration and comfort bundled in a Kate Spade teal tote. Enter to win by sharing this post and leaving a comment below on How You Teal! We’ll announce a winner next … Continued
Today we are recognizing LeAnne and her #tealislove story about her sister Lisa. LeAnne wants more women to know about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer so that they can beat this terrible disease and not suffer like her sister did. Will you join LeAnne in this fight to tell the world your story … Continued
On September 17, over 300 organizations will take part in the Rally for Medical Research and send advocates to Capitol Hill. Together, we will urge Congress to support robust, predictable funding for cancer research.
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