Now Accepting Applications for 2021 Advocate Leader Program
Be a voice for the ovarian cancer community. Please note: The deadline for application was December 7, 2020. Sign up for email alerts to stay updated on opportunities to take … Continued
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Watch Expert Presentations from OCRA’s 2020 Virtual National Conference
Want to learn what’s new in ovarian cancer research and care for 2020? Start here. This fall, we hosted our virtual Uniting for Hope Ovarian Cancer National Conference, where experts … Continued
OCRA’s Statement on SCOTUS and the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
The Supreme Court is poised to consider California v. Texas, which will decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — their decision could threaten health coverage for millions … Continued
Making Government Work for People … Especially the Ovarian Cancer Community
US Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) is the Chair and founder of the Congressional Ovarian Cancer Caucus. Established in 2015, the Caucus set out to raise awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms … Continued
Everything You Need to Know About Johanna’s Law and Reauthorization
An important victory for the ovarian cancer community came in 2006 when Congress passed Johanna’s Law. What is Johanna’s Law? Also known as The Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act, … Continued
Shaking Things Up from a Little Town in West Virginia | Meet an Advocate Leader
“Don’t settle” This simple two-word mantra is what guides Roxanne Bright – self-proclaimed dog mom, crafter, and 9-year ovarian cancer survivor from West Virginia who is on a mission to … Continued
Action Alert: Tell Congress to Support Full Funding for OCRP
The Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) is a cutting-edge program housed within the Department of Defense. Despite a history of successful breakthroughs, the program has long been drastically underfunded. The … Continued
OCRA Supports The CLINICAL TREATMENT Act (H.R. 913)
For many ovarian cancer patients, clinical trials offer a promising avenue for expanding treatment options and extending survival. Unfortunately, participation comes at a steep financial cost that is often prohibitive … Continued
Drawing Upon Strength, Speaking Her Truth | Meet an Advocate Leader
“When something is important to you. Be passionate about it. Stay in their face.” That was the advice Kandis Draw received from her mother over and over as she was … Continued
Action Alert: Tell Your Member of Congress to Co-Sponsor the CLINICAL TREATMENT Act (H.R. 913)
(June 16, 2020) Ovarian cancer is the deadliest gynecologic cancer and fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in women in the United States. There is no effective screening tool and … Continued
Connecting Survivors to the Science | Meet a Research Advocate
To speak with Kimberly Richardson is to feel an instant camaraderie with someone who exhibits both calm and conviction, thoughtfulness and frank talk. She has learned a lot in the … Continued
Speaking Out for Those Who Can’t | Meet an Advocate Leader
In 2005, Denise Lobodinski’s sister Renee was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 47. That same year, their father was diagnosed with prostate cancer. But her father’s doctor … Continued