Fortune Magazine Shares OCRA’s Lifesaving Ovarian Cancer Prevention Message
In light of Chris Evert’s ovarian cancer diagnosis, OCRA’s Chief Program Officer, Sarah DeFeo, and OCRA’s Scientific Advisory Committee member Dr. Gillian Hanley, spoke with Fortune Magazine about why knowing one’s risk and taking preventative action, such as fallopian tube removal at the time of planned pelvic surgeries, are the key to saving more lives.
“We know that hundreds of thousands of women are having surgery every year anyway, for a different reason, where they could take the opportunity to take out their tubes at the same time, potentially,” says DeFeo. “It’s something that they should talk to their doctor about, and it’s something that doctors should be thinking about.”
Read the article “With ovarian cancer, there’s no such thing as early detection. Here’s what to learn from tennis great Chris Everts’ battle with the disease,” and learn more about OCRA’s free genetic testing kits for those at high risk.
NCCN 2024 Guidelines for Ovarian Cancer Patients Now Available, Sponsored by OCRA
OCRA is proud to sponsor National Comprehensive Cancer Network’s 2024 Guidelines for Patients: Ovarian Cancer. View this free resource containing clear and updated information written specifically for ovarian cancer patients and caregivers.
OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner
Last month, we shared that Congress was considering significant cuts to health-related programs, including critical ovarian and gynecologic cancer initiatives fought for by OCRA’s advocates. Learn where these programs stand today, and find out how you can help, in the latest OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner.
▸ Action Alert: Improve Patient Access to Clinical Trials. Tell Congress to support the Clinical Trial Modernization Act to reduce barriers to enrollment, and help more patients access clinical trials.
New Sessions: Staying Connected Support Series
Special Book Club & Express Yourself Session: August 22nd
Join us for a special “Pages of our Lives” session. Participants will receive a craft kit in the mail, and come prepared with your favorite children’s book. Space is limited, so register early.
Loved Ones Bereavement, Giving Voice to Grief: Starting in September
This limited series consists of 12 weekly sessions focused on understanding and coping with grief, while honoring loved ones lost. A pre- and post- meeting is required, and space is limited. Please register early.
Don’t miss these online events:
▸ OCRA’s Free Online Seminar on the Importance of Genetics and Biomarkers in the Changing Treatment Landscape • September 19th. Register here. Event made possible with support from AstraZeneca.
▸ OCRA’s International Gynecologic Cancer Conference • September 25th – 27th. Early bird registration of $50 ends August 25th. Register here.
