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OCRA’s foundational level Workshops and science-related Staying Current sessions are designed to provide you with information to enhance your cancer understanding.
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.
Are you in crisis? If you need help due to a medical emergency, please call 911 and notify your physician. If you are feeling suicidal or are having an emotional emergency, please call or text the suicide prevention hotline at 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org.
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 below are in Eastern Time.
May 5 at 2 pm ET: Initial Diagnosis
May 12 at 2 pm ET: Genetic and Biomarker Testing
May 19 at 2 pm ET: Treatment Overview
June 2 at 2 pm ET: Navigating Clinical Trials
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June 9 at 2 pm ET: Initial Diagnosis
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
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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.
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.
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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