“This month, we extend a hand to all women battling ovarian cancer. We pledge our support to them, to their families, and to the goal of defeating this disease.”-President Barack Obama
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OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner: October 2026
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Action Alert: Urge Congress to Support the Ovarian Cancer IMPACT Act
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Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Improve Prevention, Testing and Care for Gynecologic Cancers
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