DISPARITIES IN TESTING RATES AMONG OLDER WOMEN AND THOSE ON PUBLIC INSURANCE PERSIST [New York, New York – March 25, 2025] – Nearly half of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer are not receiving the genetic testing that could help guide treatment and improve outcomes, according to a new analysis released today by Ovarian Cancer Research … Continued
New York, NY – June 10, 2024 – Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), the world’s largest organization dedicated to advancing research into ovarian and related gynecologic cancers and supporting patients, is proud to announce that Debra Birnbaum has joined its Board of Directors. Birnbaum is an accomplished multi-platform content creator and media strategist with over … Continued
[New York, New York April 9, 2024] – Today, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) proudly unveiled its latest innovation in supporting individuals affected by ovarian cancer: the “Find a Doctor” tool. This free function, accessible through the OCRA website, is designed to connect patients and their families with qualified healthcare professionals specializing in ovarian and … Continued
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), the world’s largest ovarian cancer charity, announced today the 2023 winners of the Rosalind Franklin Prize for Excellence in Ovarian Cancer Research and the Schreiber Research Prize for Outstanding Mentored Investigators. One recipient is being recognized for her noteworthy leadership in the field, which includes seminal work in novel therapeutics … Continued
[New York, NY January 17, 2024] – Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) proudly announces the successful culmination of an extraordinary year, marking 2023 as a milestone in our pursuit of advancing knowledge, treatment, and support for individuals impacted by ovarian and related gynecologic cancers. Underscoring a testament to the collective commitment to defeating these diseases, … Continued
New York, NY, September 26, 2023 — As Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is announcing a trio of initiatives that carry profound implications for ovarian cancer and related research and patient support: OCRA will expand its mission to include related gynecologic cancers, will create the first comprehensive ovarian and endometrial cancer … Continued
OCRA’s important message urging genetic testing and consideration of prophylactic action to reduce risk of ovarian cancer has received a significant boost from various media outlets, including Yahoo! Finance and AP News. OCRA is grateful for the opportunity to reach more people with this potentially life-saving information. Read the full press release below. NEW YORK, Sept. … Continued
[NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2023] — In a dramatic shift of focus in the fight against ovarian cancer, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), the world’s leading ovarian cancer organization, today announced they will begin a nationwide push for genetic testing of those at increased risk and consideration of a prophylactic surgery even for those at average risk to potentially … Continued
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