In 2008, a group of ovarian cancer patients and survivors created the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Arizona. They were tired of the lack of resources in Arizona: no support network, … Continued
At least 20% of women with ovarian cancer have a genetic predisposition to the disease even if they don’t have a family history ovarian cancer, according to a recent study. … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24, 2014 Washington, DC—In response to a recent speech by Mike Huckabee, in which he stated that women use oral contraceptives because they “cannot control their … Continued
(January 22, 2014) Each year, the American Cancer Society estimates the numbers of new cancer cases and deaths that will occur in the United States in the current year and … Continued
(January 13, 2014) Researchers at Case Western Reserve University, led by OCRFA grantee Analisa DiFeo, PhD have identified a microRNA biomarker that shows promise in predicting treatment response in the … Continued
Kicks off 20th Anniversary with an unprecedented grant award for scientific research and gynecologic cancer patient support program New York, NY January 13, 2014 — To mark its 20th anniversary, … Continued
OCRF has awarded $6.5 million in research grants to 22 scientists at leading medical institutions across the country.
A new combination therapy developed by researchers at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute has showed positive results in 60% of women with recurrent ovarian cancer. To develop the new therapy, … Continued
New research funded by OCRF shows that treatment with the drug decitabine, prior to administration of chemotherapy and a cancer vaccine, yielded clinical benefit for women with recurrent ovarian cancer. … Continued
(December 30, 2013) The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) has issued a final recommendation statement on Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA-related Cancer in Women. … Continued
(December 20, 2013) Researchers have found that for women with advanced-stage ovarian cancer, being treated at a high volume hospital with a high volume provider, leads to improved survival. The … Continued
Hope for Heather was established in memory of Heather Weeks, a young woman who lost her life to colon cancer but spent her 20s working on behalf of women with … Continued
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