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 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
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
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
(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
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
This Labor Day, join us in thanking the people that work to improve the lives of women with ovarian cancer. Take a minute today to thank a doctor, a nurse, or any caregiver that serve the women we care about in the fight against ovarian cancer. #30DaysofTeal
Get your community involved in National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month by writing a Letter to the Editor to your local newspaper! Here’s a template you can start from. #30DaysofTeal To the editor: September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Ovarian cancer is one I pay attention to because ovarian cancer has affected my life. [Write … Continued
Donate $10 to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance today for your chance to win a 2016 Race Experience and meet Danica Patrick and Martin Truex Jr! Two winners will be drawn at the end of September. #TealAppeal #TeamSherry #30DaysofTeal
We are SO EXCITED to announce that we’ve teamed up with Sherry Pollex, ovarian cancer survivor, to launch the Teal Appeal: A campaign dedicated to letting people know that ovaries get cancer too and raise symptom awareness! #30DaysofTeal #TealAppeal #TeamSherry
It’s Wear Teal Day! The ladies of OCNA are out and about today getting creative with TEAL! Show us your TEAL—the awareness color for ovarian cancer—and tell everyone you see a fact about this disease. Share a photo on social media with the hashtag #wearteal to be included in our online roundup. #30DaysofTeal #WearTealDay
Our Survivors Teaching Students: Saving Women’s Lives® program has educated tens of thousands of future health professionals to recognize the signs of ovarian cancer. We need your help to ensure future health professionals are well equipped to recognize and treat this disease. If you are interested in meeting other women changing the face of this … Continued
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