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Survivors Teaching Students Shows SUNY Downstate Medical Students the Human Side of Ovarian Cancer
(From News 12 Brooklyn) Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance partnered with Downstate Medical School to teach health care students things they won't learn in a textbook.
Watch OCRA's volunteers in action at Downstate Health Sciences University and hear how their stories can help improve care in this news segment from Marissa Joy Santorelli at News 12 Brooklyn.
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Turning Passion into Purpose with OCRA Fundraising
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Turning Passion into Purpose with OCRA Fundraising
Frieda Weeks, Ovarian Cancer Activist, Wins NewsChannel 9 WSYR's Remarkable Women of CNY Contest
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Frieda Weeks, steadfast supporter of ovarian cancer awareness and research and an exceptional member of the OCRA community, is 2024's winner of @newschannel9 Remarkable Women of Central New York contest. Frieda is a founding member of OCRA's Community Partner Hope for Heather, an organization that to date has donated more than $700,000 to Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, and is also an OCRA Ad...
Mrs. Idaho Pageant Contestant & OCRA Advocate Leader Raises Ovarian Cancer Awareness
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Tiffany Mecham, an OCRA Advocate Leader, is using her platform as a contestant in the upcoming Mrs. Idaho pageant to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. Tiffany and her fellow advocates work alongside OCRA to push for increased federal research funding to fight this disease. Video: @sophiadoumanitv7498 from @idahonewsondemand3032
OCRA Spring Advocacy Day 2024: Our Priorities
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Chad Ramsey, OCRA's Vice President of Policy, explains the four main requests on the agenda for OCRA's Spring Advocacy Day 2024, and why these actions are important to advance research and care for ovarian and related gynecologic cancers.
OCRA's Prevent Ovarian Cancer Message: In the News
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OCRA's Prevent Ovarian Cancer Message: In the News
OCRA Researchers Using AI Technology to Develop Blood Test to Detect Ovarian Cancer (WNBC TV Feb14)
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A blood test to detect ovarian cancer is being developed with AI by a research team funded by OCRA, in partnership with @Microsoft AI for Health. OCRA grantee Dr. Daniel Heller of @mskcc discusses with Erica Byfield of @NBCNewYork. Learn more about Dr. Daniel Heller, OCRA Grantee: ocrahope.org/bio/daniel-heller/ Learn more about The Daniel Heller Lab at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: w...
Welcome to Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance
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Welcome to Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s community. Please listen to this message from Audra Moran, our President and CEO, describing our mission, our wide-ranging resources, including our more than $122 million of research funding, patient support programs, Capitol Hill advocacy efforts, and more. OCRA’s mission is to end ovarian cancer and related gynecologic cancers. We are equally comm...
Clinical Trials 101 (2023)
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Clinical trials are a critical way to advance science, and for cancer patients to access the most cutting-edge care. At the same time, patients and family members have a lot of questions about clinical trials-how they work, when to consider trials, and pros and cons. In this video from our National Conference, Dr. Shannon Westin of MD Anderson Cancer Center answers common questions about clinic...
Navigating Cancer from the Spousal and Caregiver Perspective (2023)
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This video offers a glimpse into two families’ lives as they navigate their loved one's ovarian cancer diagnosis, treatment, and beyond. Take in an intimate discussion around the caregiving role and supporting your loved ones while finding strategies for self-care. Brad Gougeon and Ken Hooker courageously talk with OCRA’s Oncology Social Worker Sarah Handsman, LCSW about their experiences as hu...
What's New in Ovarian Cancer Research: 2023 Updates
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A must-watch update on research and treatment for ovarian cancer and related gynecology cancers, presented by Dr. Angeles Alvarez Secord, President of the @SGynecologicOncology.
Importance of Genetics and Biomarkers (2023)
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Genetics and biomarkers play a critical role in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer. Learn everything you need to know about this often confusing but critically important topic with Dr. Anna Jo Smith from @penn.
Talking With Your Children About Cancer (2023)
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A ]cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and confusing to explain to loved ones. It can especially be challenging to find the words to clearly explain what is happening to your children, whether they are school aged or adults. This video, originally presented at our National Conference, offers help for navigating these crucial conversations.
What's New in Cervical Cancer: 2023 Updates
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Don't miss this update on what's new in the research and treatment of cervical cancer, presented by gynecologic oncologist Dr. Nita Lee of @UChicagoMedicine at our 2023 National Conference.
What's New in Endometrial Cancer: 2023 Updates
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Endometrial cancer expert Dr. Emily Ko from @penn discusses what’s happening in the research and treatment of endometrial and uterine cancers, in this special National Conference session.
What's New in Rare Gynecologic Cancers: 2023 Updates
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What's New in Rare Gynecologic Cancers: 2023 Updates
Spirituality Before and After Cancer (2023)
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Spirituality Before and After Cancer (2023)
Ask the Experts: Part 2 (2023 Updates)
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Ask the Experts: Part 2 (2023 Updates)
A Conversation with Suleika Jaouad (2023)
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A Conversation with Suleika Jaouad (2023)
The Embodiment of Sexual Pleasure After Trauma (2023)
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The Embodiment of Sexual Pleasure After Trauma (2023)
PARP Inhibitors: 2023 Updates
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PARP Inhibitors: 2023 Updates
Legislative Efforts to Improve Access to Testing and Diagnostics (2023)
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Legislative Efforts to Improve Access to Testing and Diagnostics (2023)
Why Health Equity and Access to Care is Important for All (2023)
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Why Health Equity and Access to Care is Important for All (2023)
Managing Fear (2023)
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Managing Fear (2023)
Navigating Insurance Coverage and Appeals (2023)
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Navigating Insurance Coverage and Appeals (2023)
OCRA's Fall Advocacy Day 2024: WCAU TV Philadelphia at 5:56AM ET
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OCRA's Fall Advocacy Day 2024: WCAU TV Philadelphia at 5:56AM ET
OCRA's Fall Advocacy Day 2024: WCAU TV Philadelphia at 4:56AM ET
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OCRA's Fall Advocacy Day 2024: WCAU TV Philadelphia at 4:56AM ET
Recurrent Ovarian Cancer (2023)
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Recurrent Ovarian Cancer (2023)
An Update on the Chemotherapy Shortage (2023)
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An Update on the Chemotherapy Shortage (2023)
Thriving with Cancer (2023)
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Thriving with Cancer (2023)