OCRA Featured in Fortune Article on Surgery That Reduces Ovarian Cancer Risk

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s (OCRA) leadership in raising awareness about opportunistic salpingectomy—a simple procedure that can significantly reduce the risk of ovarian cancer—is at the center of a new Fortune article. 

The story features a personal perspective from journalist and breast cancer survivor Beth Greenfield, who first learned about the procedure through her reporting on OCRA’s work; along with expert insights from Audra Moran, OCRA’s President and CEO, and Dr. Gillian Hanley, a member of OCRA’s Scientific Advisory Committee.

Learn more and read the Fortune article, “I had one simple surgery to lower my risk of the deadliest cancer for women. Here’s why you probably don’t know about it — but should.”

OCRA Expands Access to Steps Counseling Program

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OCRA’s patient support team, with Iris by OncoHealth, at the 2025 Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) annual conference.

OCRA has partnered with Iris by OncoHealth to expand the reach of our Steps one-on-one counseling program, making licensed oncology social work counseling available in all 50 states at no cost for individuals diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer. Steps offers 10 free counseling sessions over a 6-month timeframe. Counseling is provided by Oncology Social Workers through OCRA Steps Counselors or Iris, depending on availability in the state where a program participant resides.

OCRA’s Steps Program is generously supported by Genmab.

Register for OCRA’s FREE Annual Conference: September 15-17

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Join us online for OCRA’s International Gynecologic Cancer Conference—three days of education, support, and connection for anyone impacted by gynecologic cancer. For the first time, registration is completely free.

Get the latest updates on ovarian, endometrial, cervical, and rare cancers; learn about nutrition, health disparities, hereditary risk, and more; and connect with others who understand.

Thank you to our 2025 Conference sponsors.

OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner

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Congress is working on the FY26 budget, with proposed cuts to critical cancer prevention programs at the CDC, including Johanna’s Law and early detection screenings. OCRA is actively advocating to maintain funding for these programs. For more details on the current budget negotiations, read OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner.

Take Action: Share Our Letter

Urge Your Lawmakers to Fully Fund Cancer Education, Screening, and Surveillance Programs.

OCRA Rivkin Family SummeRun

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The OCRA Rivkin Family SummeRun will be held in Seward Park, Seattle on Sunday, July 13th. There’s still time to register and join us for this iconic 5K run/walk for ovarian cancer research and awareness.

Funds raised will benefit the next round of Rivkin Pilot Grants.

New Support & Education Sessions

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Book Club: “Sandwich,” by Catherine Newman
July 15th at 3pm ET
Register here.

Roundtable: Chemo Brain
July 30th at 1pm ET
Register here.

Express Yourself: Framing Summer
July 31st at 3pm ET
Register here.

Webinar Now Available:
Gynecologic Cancer Updates from Spring SGO and ASCO Meetings
Watch now.

Ways to Give: Workplace Giving

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Many employers match charitable donations made by their employees, doubling or even tripling their impact. Use our online tool, or check with your company’s Human Resources department, to see if your employer matches charitable gifts.