OCRA Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Develop Blood Test to Detect Ovarian Cancer In a news segment for NBC 4 New York, Dr. Daniel Heller, an OCRA grantee, discussed the exciting OCRA-funded study being undertaken in partnership with Microsoft AI for Health. “We’re really excited about the power of AI because there has been so much success in … Continued
Newly Redesigned YouTube Channel and Video From OCRA CEO Watch a new video from OCRA’s President & CEO Audra Moran, and find videos with patient resources, treatment and research updates, ways to get involved with OCRA, words of encouragement from celebrity friends and more, on OCRA’s redesigned YouTube channel. OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner Monthly Series What’s happening on Capitol … Continued
We took meaningful steps in the fight against ovarian and related gynecologic cancers this year, and we couldn’t have done it without your support. Join me for a look at this year’s most important updates, and please stand with us alongside patients, survivors and loved ones, with hope and commitment to a future without ovarian … Continued
OCRA’s Fall Advocacy Day Drives Change A sea of teal washed over the Capitol when more than 70 advocates from 30 states met with over 120 Congressional offices to push for legislative initiatives, including Medicare coverage of life-saving tools such as genetic testing, during OCRA’s 2023 Fall Advocacy Day. “Advocacy Day is so important to … Continued
OCRA’s National Conference begins November 1st Join us virtually from November 1st – 3rd for three days of information, community and resources. Attendees will learn the latest updates in research, treatment and care, straight from the experts — in language you don’t have to be a doctor to understand. New this year, our experts will … Continued
OCRA Announces Game-Changing Initiatives This month, OCRA announced 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 registry, and will initiate a groundbreaking international data commons. Audra Moran, President and CEO of … Continued
Special Registration for National Conference Ends Thursday, August 31st OCRA’s Ovarian Cancer National Conference returns virtually on November 1st – 3rd with important updates on research, care, and resources from top experts in the field. Topics will include new treatment developments, symptom management, caregiver concerns, and more, with interactive sessions and opportunities to connect. Regular $75 registration begins … Continued
OCRA-Funded Study Targets Immunotherapy OCRA grantees and their Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center colleagues published results from an exciting study detailing a new approach to adoptive T-cell therapy that may help improve immunotherapy options for ovarian cancer patients. Learn more about the findings from the research team, which included Dr. Bob McGray, OCRA grantee, and Dr. Kunle Odunsi, … Continued
Update to Clinical Guidelines: Special Circumstance Chemotherapy Approvals Last month, we reported news of an ongoing shortage of chemotherapy drugs essential to ovarian cancer treatment. Though the shortage continues, patients affected now have more options. In early June, the National Comprehensive Care Network’s (NCCN) Clinical Practice Guidelines were updated to approve oxaliplatin-based regimens like docetaxel / oxaliplatin … Continued
What to Know About the Chemotherapy Drug Shortage As many are aware, the U.S. is currently experiencing a matter of great concern: an ongoing shortage of chemotherapy drugs that are essential in the treatment of ovarian cancer. The availability of these medications is of critical importance to patients and their families, and we understand the anxiety … Continued
Auction Opens Soon Have you always wanted to own a piece of pop culture history? Cancer Gets Lost, an online charity auction, is opening its offerings this week, and all proceeds will benefit OCRA. You can get rare and signed items from hit shows and movies, and make an impact on the future of ovarian cancer treatment and care! Bid … Continued
Spring is officially here, and there’s so much to share — from a roundup on the impact of our risk and prevention campaign, to new ways to get involved and give back. Catch up below. Research Advocacy Patient Support Events Ways to Give Now is the perfect time to think about how charitable giving can … Continued
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