Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) has announced that registration for its International Gynecologic Cancer Conference, taking place online from September 15–17, 2025, will be free for all attendees.
This annual online event is designed for anyone impacted by gynecologic cancers — patients, survivors, caregivers, and advocates. You’ll hear from leading researchers and clinicians, connect with others who understand what you’re going through, and gain insights and tools to help you navigate your path.
Whether it’s your first time participating or you’ve attended in the past, we hope you’ll join us. Registration will open in June.
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Expanded Educational Programming
OCRA has expanded its educational programming with new opportunities for connection and learning. New offerings include monthly 90-minute Roundtables focused on coping strategies and shared experiences after diagnosis; weekly Workshops designed to share foundational knowledge about diagnosis, genetic and biomarker testing, treatment, and clinical trials; and interactive Staying Current sessions that provide important updates on research and treatment advances. Learn more and register.
Patient Power Highlights Findings from OCRA Co-Authored Paper
A new article from Patient Power highlights new findings from a paper co-authored by OCRA and Komodo Health, and speaks with OCRA’s Vice President of Policy, Chad Ramsey, about why too many ovarian cancer patients are missing out on critical genetic testing. Read more.
OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner
This month has brought key developments in both the FY26 federal budget process and state-level policy action that could impact gynecologic cancer research, prevention, and patient care.
Learn more in this month’s Advocate’s Corner.
Endometrial Cancer Seminar Now Available
More than 1,500 people registered for OCRA’s free online seminar on endometrial cancer biomarker testing, which included a live expert Q&A with Dr. Ramez Eskander and Dr. Ann Klopp. Watch the recording here.
Said one participant, “I had a virtual appointment with my oncologist yesterday and I would like to send this to her, in addition to watching it again.”
This event was made possible with support from AstraZeneca and Merck.
New Support Sessions
Staying Connected: Young Adults
May 13th at 7pm ET
Register here.
Book Club: “The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life,” by Suleika Jaouad
May 13th at 3pm ET
Register here.
Express Yourself: The Art of Listening
May 22nd at 3pm ET
Register here.
Support Sessions are generously supported by Merck, Genmab and GSK.
Ways to Give: World Ovarian Cancer Day
World Ovarian Cancer Day is May 8th. You can make a difference by creating an online fundraiser to benefit OCRA’s research, advocacy, and support programs for those impacted by ovarian and all gynecologic cancers.
Honor or remember a loved one, celebrate a personal milestone, or host an event in your community. Learn more and start your fundraiser.
