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#30DaysofTeal: Day 14

#30DaysofTeal: Day 14

Our Partner Members support women with ovarian cancer, educate the public about this disease and help fund critical research. Use our locator to connect with the Partner Member nearest you!    

#30DaysofTeal: Day 13

#30DaysofTeal: Day 13

Have you stopped by our Teal Partners page lately? Our teal product partners support the Alliance throughout the year by donating a portion of their sales to our mission. Show your appreciation for Bravelets, H20RS, Tristar products, Chemo on the Rocks and more by visiting their websites today and sharing them with your friends.

#30DaysofTeal: Day 12

#30DaysofTeal: Day 12

Show the world that #tealislove. One mother is showing her love for her daughter Sarah who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer 5 years ago at the age of 28. Sarah is now in recurrence. Sarah’s mom created a page on Teal is Love because wants the world to know the signs and symptoms of ovarian … Continued

#30DaysofTeal: Day 11

#30DaysofTeal: Day 11

Support the Alliance with Bravelets! Save 10% off in September using coupon code OCNA2015. $10 from every item sold is donated back to the Alliance.

#30DaysofTeal: Day 9

#30DaysofTeal: Day 9

Clinical trials help pave the way for better treatments and diagnostic tests for ovarian cancer, but there are many myths about clinical trial participation out there. Get the facts and learn if a clinical trial might be a good option for you.  #30DaysofTeal

#30DaysofTeal: Day 8

#30DaysofTeal: Day 8

Are you getting all the care you need as an ovarian cancer patient or survivor? Check out these care continuums defining the full range of services that women with or at risk of developing ovarian cancer need for their care. We’ve also developed a Survivorship Care Planning document which can help you chart the waters … Continued

Q&A with OCRFA Grantee Kris Wood, PhD

Q&A with OCRFA Grantee 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 grow up– I spent … Continued

MEDIA ADVISORY: Where women live impacts health: New report...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Where women live impacts health: New report reveals unequal access to ovarian cancer care

MEDIA ADVISORY September 10, 2015 Contact: Lisa Mauti (lmauti@ovariancancer.org, 443-­845-­2626) MEDIA ADVISORY: Where women live impacts health: New report reveals unequal access to ovarian cancer care Ovarian Cancer National Alliance says state lawmakers can make changes that would improve care for the more than 21,000 women diagnosed each year WASHINGTON, D.C. — New findings reveal … Continued

Sherry Pollex and the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance laun...

Sherry Pollex and the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance launch “The Teal Appeal” to raise ovarian cancer awareness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 2, 2015 Sherry Pollex and the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance launch “The TealAppeal” to raise ovarian cancer awarenessPollex, Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, Martin Truex Jr., and Danica Patrickjoin forces during September’s National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, tosave more women’s lives DARLINGTON, SC — On Sunday, Sherry Pollex and the Ovarian Cancer National … Continued

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance honored for advocacy work

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance honored for advocacy work

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2015 Ovarian Cancer National Alliance honored for advocacy work OCNA called “leading advocacy organization for women impacted by ovarian cancer” WASHINGTON, DC — On Saturday, June 20, the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance (OCNA) will be honored by Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE) at the 2015 Spirit of Empowerment … Continued

Teaming Up Against Ovarian Cancer

Teaming Up Against Ovarian Cancer

(9/11/15) By Alan D. D’Andrea, MD, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, and Elizabeth M. Swisher, MD, University of Washington September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, when we scientists and advocates renew our determination to find new solutions to this devastating disease. This year we are pleased to have seen some encouraging signs. At … Continued

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Commemorates Ovarian Cancer Aw...

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Commemorates Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month with over $6 Million in Grants and New Initiatives

The largest private funder of ovarian cancer research awarded $6.3 million in grants while also launching new events and partnerships (September 11, 2015) –Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF), has awarded $6.3 million in grants to scientists working to cure ovarian cancer, as well as to hospitals supporting patients through OCRF’s signature Woman to Woman program. … Continued

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