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Workshops & Staying Current

Workshops and Staying Current

OCRA’s foundational level Workshops and science-related Staying Current sessions are designed to provide you with information to enhance your cancer understanding.

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Educational Workshops for the Gynecologic Cancer Community

Based on where you are in your cancer experience, you are likely to have many questions about your diagnosis and how to cope with it. These workshops are designed to give you in-depth information, resources, and support, with a focus on helping you learn how to advocate for yourself and improve your confidence and sense of control, no matter where you are in your treatment experience.

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Ovarian Cancer 101: Four-Part Virtual Series

Ovarian Cancer 101 is a 4-part series of workshops that aims to give you the foundational knowledge necessary to be your best advocate with ovarian cancer. A basic overview of ovarian cancer types and staging, standards of care, genetic and biomarker testing, and clinical trial essentials will be covered. Come to one or all four of the sessions based on your educational needs. All times listed are in Eastern time.

June 16 at 2 pm ET: Genetic and Biomarker Testing

June 23 at 2 pm ET: Treatment Overview

June 30 at 2 pm ET: Navigating Clinical Trials

 

Click the individual links to register.

July 7 at 2 pm ET: Gynecologic Anatomy and Initial Diagnosis

July 14 at 2 pm ET: Genetic and Biomarker Testing

July 21 at 2 pm ET: Treatment Overview

July 28 at 2 pm ET: Navigating Clinical Trials

 

Click the individual links to register.

Staying Current: Treatment Updates With Dr. Anne Mette Buhl

Please join OCRA’s Senior Director of Treatment Access and Scientific Education, Anne Mette Buhl, PhD, and a group of your peers to learn the latest information about gynecologic cancer treatment options. Topics will include the current standard of care, the science behind treatment interventions, and new therapies currently being investigated in clinical trials. The sessions will be interactive, and general questions can be submitted in advance. The sessions will be hosted on Thursdays at 1 pm ET.

There will be no session in July due to the Fourth of July. Stay tuned for more information coming soon on August’s session.

Community Agreements & Participation Guidelines

Community Agreements have been developed to protect you and all participants, and the sanctity and privacy of these groups. Adherence to these agreements is required to attend our Workshops.

  • Please register in advance for each Workshop series.
  • Please attend the Workshop in a private and quiet setting, and plan to remain on video for the duration of the meeting.
  • Please protect members’ confidentiality.
  • Please respect all members and offer feedback without judgement or negativity.
  • Please register for Workshop that best fit your needs.
  • Please do not share your Zoom link with anyone else. Your Zoom link is individual to you; two participants can not use the same link.

How to Register for Upcoming Workshops

We recommend you register at least 24 hours in advance, but no later than 15 minutes in advance of the Workshop series. Your meeting link will be provided upon registration. If you have not received your meeting link by the morning of the session, please contact kzajchowski@ocrahope.org during business hours for assistance.

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