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Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is the largest global organization dedicated to fighting #ovariancancer , making your voice heard on Capitol Hill.
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Big boost to
#OvarianCancer
funding in FY18 budget passed by Congress last week w/ a +$2M increase to CDC’s Ovarian Cancer Control Initiative; +$1.5M increase to Johanna’s Law for OC education & awareness; and nearly 10% increase in NIH funding. Thanks for raising your voices!
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Meet three OCRA Heroes who have contributed to the
#ovariancancer
community in creative ways. Entrepreneur
@chiqshoes
, personal care brand founder Julie Hogan & artist Andrew Galdi have turned their distinct visions into concrete ways to make a difference.
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@chiqshoes
@_BossGirls
Thank you for your ongoing support! We are deeply grateful for your continued commitment to the ovarian cancer community. 💙
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BIG NEWS! Congress is on track to approve a budget of $35 million—a 75% increase—for the
#OvarianCancer
Research Program w/in the Dept of Defense, which hasn’t received a funding boost in over a decade! We're grateful to this strong community for taking
#TealAction
with us! 💪
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We're pleased to announce that
#OCRA
has just awarded over $5.25 million in new scientific research grants for
#ovariancancer
. Along with our other ongoing grants and programs, in 2019, we are investing nearly $9 million in our fight against this disease:
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It’s
#OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth
! Time to REACH OUT about RISK FACTORS! ⏰ Please repost to spread the word. And click to learn more about
#ovariancancer
risk.
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It's
#Advocacy
Day! We're turning the Hill TEAL & advocating for
#ovariancancer
- follow along & post updates @
#TealAction
@OCRFA
!
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We’re grateful to
@washingtonpost
and their reporters
@TeddyAmen
,
@goldsteinamy
&
@lindseybever
for helping to get our message out about removing the fallopian tubes as a way to prevent
#ovariancancer
.
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Today is the day! Advocates representing 45 different states are taking
#tealaction
& virtually meeting with Members of Congress to ask for their support of key legislation & programs that are crucial to the
#ovariancancer
community. Want to help? Click .
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Help tell 100K women the symptoms of ovarian cancer! Share our graphic!
#30DaysofTeal
#OCRFA
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Urge your Rep to stand strong against cuts to life-saving
#OvarianCancer
research & sign the Costello-King letter
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We are pleased to announce that Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s Chief Program Officer, Sarah DeFeo, has received the inaugural Andrew Godwin Award for Excellence in Community Outreach from Ovarian Cancer Midwest Focus (OCMF) at
@umnmedschool
.
#GynCSM
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@camanpour
Thank you for raising awareness by sharing your story. We stand with you and everyone facing this disease. For anyone seeking information, support and resources, visit: .
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It’s crucial that legislators hear from our community to ensure that
#ovca
research & education programs remain a Congressional priority. Our advocates are taking
#tealaction
& meeting with Members of Congress today to ask for support. See how to help: .
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GM! Thank you for putting the
#PinkLadies
into action to support the
#ovariancancer
community!
@Delta_Flare
,
@_BossGirls
,
@JoshBrandlen
&
@chiqshoes
, we’re so grateful that you chose
@ocrahope
to benefit from this creative & inspiring
#NFT
collection.
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On
#WorldOvarianCancerDay
— and all year long — we are committed to fighting ovarian cancer on all fronts while supporting patients and their families. Please share to raise awareness and click to find out how you can help, too.
#OvarianCancer
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Many of you answered our call to action and asked your legislators to support funding for critical
#ovariancancer
research & education programs. We’re pleased to report that the FY2023 spending bill includes a $3M increase from previous funding levels. Thank you for your efforts!
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We have ONE WEEK to let the Senate know that we need more funding for
#ovariancancer
research! Send a letter to your Senators today asking for their support. Take Action:
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In what's shaping up to be our largest-ever Spring Advocacy Day, we're bringing together participants from around the country to ask Members of Congress for their support for
#ovariancancer
research and education programs. THANK YOU to all who are taking
#tealaction
!
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Today we're thankful for gynecologic oncologists who fight, cry with & support this amazing
#ovariancancer
community every day.
#TealThanks
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Thank you to all who are using their voices today in virtual meetings with members of
#Congress
. This Spring Advocacy Day, over 200 of us are asking for critical funding and support to benefit the entire ovarian cancer community. Together we can make a difference!
#tealaction
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During
#CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth
, we want to remind all those impacted by cervical or another
#gynecologiccancer
that we offer support all year long. Find community via our online support meetings facilitated by oncology social workers. Get info: .
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We're at an important patient advocacy discussion tonight with colleagues from
@AACR
,
@CancerSupportCm
,
@smart_patients
+
@merck
.
#ASCO2017
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When gamer John Donzelli aka Tamborine Panda decided to use his streaming channel to fundraise for
#ovariancancerresearch
, he broke a record of the best kind — raising the most for a charity than ever before in his life. Happy Birthday,
@tamborinepanda
!
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It’s a myth that all ovarian cancers begin in the ovaries. Visit to get more information about why researchers are looking beyond the ovaries.
#OvarianCancer
#GynCSM
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Day 1 of
#Advocacy
Day is in the books! Excited to turn the Hill
#Teal
tomorrow for
#ovariancancer
!
#TealAction
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Standing room only in All About PARP breakout session packed with
#ovariancancer
survivors, presented by Dr. Elizabeth Swisher.
#OvarianConf
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WE NEED YOUR VOICE! All September, we’ll be sharing
#ovariancancer
facts & resources. Please retweet our content to reach your circle, leave a comment to spark discussion & share our fundraisers to support critical research. Click to get more info.
#OCAM
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We're nearly halfway through
#OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth
! Keep spreading the word by sharing this symptoms graphic, then click to see how to keep making a difference.
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Last night, Congress passed an end-of-year budget deal! Thanks to your efforts contacting your Senators, the Ovarian Cancer Research Program will receive full funding at $35 million for FY 2021. Our gratitude as well to
@rosadelauro
,
@RepBrianFitz
,
@RepSlotkin
&
@SenatorMenendez
.
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It’s a myth that patients are not told about the risks of a
#clinicaltrial
before choosing to participate. Visit to learn more about clinical trials and how they can help
#ovariancancer
patients. Please share to raise awareness.
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A Pap test is not used to detect ovarian cancer; it is used to find cervical cancer. No reliable screening or early detection tests exist for ovarian cancer. Visit to learn how ovarian cancer is diagnosed.
#OvarianCancer
#CervicalCancer
#PapSmear
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A gynecologic oncologist is someone who specializes in treating patients with female reproductive tract cancers. There are survival advantages for
#ovariancancer
patients when their initial surgeries are performed by
#gynecologiconcologists
. See more at .
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OCRFA has just awarded more than $5.3 million in new scientific research grants for
#ovariancancer
, bringing our total investment in life-saving research to over $80 million:
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We're pleased to announce the funding of $6.6 million in
#ovariancancer
research grants for 2020, awarded to 22 top scientists at 19 major medical centers. Meet our grantees & learn more about their work to end ovarian cancer:
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YOUR VOICES MADE A DIFFERENCE! If you've ever spoken up on behalf of our shared mission, you have much to celebrate. Congress has published the text of the FY22 omnibus spending bill & it represents a victory for the
#ovariancancer
community! Learn more: .
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Today is the day! Hundreds of advocates are meeting with Members of Congress to ask them to support a funding increase for
#ovariancancer
research & education. In case you missed it, click to show your support via a quick message to Congress.
#TealAction
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We are forging ahead with hope as we focus on new initiatives that will deepen our mission & help us provide the best possible support for everyone impacted by
#ovarian
or any other
#gynecologiccancer
. Thank you for standing with us. Here's to continued progress in 2023!
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Thank you to all who are coming together virtually to speak up for our community! This first-ever Fall Advocacy Day, 260 of us are asking our Members of Congress to support
#ovariancancer
research & education programs. We are grateful for all your voices united in
#tealaction
!
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Per the presidential tradition that has existed for 20-plus years,
@POTUS
Biden declares Sept. 2022 as
#NationalOvarianCancerAwarenessMonth
. Please join us in the days ahead as we continue to spread awareness & advocate for the
#ovariancancer
community.
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Meet 2022 OCRA Grantee Gamze Bildik Elcik, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow at
@MDAndersonNews
. She's working to address the issue of chemotherapy resistance in a large subset of low-grade serous ovarian cancers. Click to learn more.
#OvarianCancer
#GynCSM
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More than 75 advocates for the
#ovariancancer
community have gathered in Washington, DC, to train and strategize before a full day of meetings with their Members of Congress tomorrow. Hear from Chad Ramsey, OCRA’s VP of Policy, about the importance of this work.
#TealAction
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More than 70 advocates from 30 states descended on Capitol Hill Tuesday, attending more than 120 meetings with Congressional offices, pushing for legislation that included a call for Medicare to cover the cost of life-saving tools such as genetic testing.
#TealAction
#Advocacy
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OCRA'S President & CEO Audra Moran kicks off our Ovarian Cancer National Conference opening session to our largest group of amazing
#ovariancancer
survivors, caregivers and supporters ever.
#OvarianConf
💙
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Thank you
@SenatorMenendez
for your leadership on pushing to increase funding for
#OvarianCancer
reserach in the FY19 DoD budget! Whether we get there this time or not, we appreciate your commitment to this critical life-saving work!
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Learn how a protein that’s critical to
#fallopiantube
development may promote
#HGSOC
tumor growth when it interacts with a second protein, according to OCRA grantees
@ronny_drapkin
&
@moreirapharmd
at
@Penn
,
@lawrensonlab
at
@CedarsSinai
, and colleagues:
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1 in 78 women will develop
#ovariancancer
in her lifetime, but there is reason for hope on the horizon. This
#OCAM
, we're asking you to help build a better tomorrow by supporting the research of OCRA-funded scientists. Give hope, today. Please donate at .
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So grateful to
@Hope4Heather
for all they do, and honored to present them w/the very first Teal Champion Award!
#OvarianConf
#ovariancancer
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Don’t miss your chance to get the latest info for the
#ovariancancer
community at this year’s
#OvarianConf
to be held virtually from September 21 – 23. It will once again feature access to the brightest scientific minds—plus so much more. Register at .
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#OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth
is officially here! Spread the word by sharing our
#ovariancancer
risk/prevention graphics on social media, participating in events & more. We even have a special badge you can use to show your support! Get started at .
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ACTION NEEDED! The US Senate has a rare opportunity to dramatically increase funding for ovarian cancer research. They are now considering funding levels for the DoD’s Ovarian Cancer Research Program and we need your help!
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Today is World
#OvarianCancerDay
! Retweet this video to use your voice and encourage all women to learn about
#OvarianCancer
.
@OvarianCancerDY
#wocd
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Congratulations to the new appointees selected by
@POTUS
for the President’s Cancer Panel. We're pleased to see a
#gynecologiconcologist
,
@drcarolbrownMSK
, included. She has supported OCRA's mission by speaking at our Congressional Briefing &
#OvarianConf
.
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Longtime OCRA Scientific Advisory Committee member & former grantee Kunle Odunsi, MD, PhD,
@RoswellPark
has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine—a distinguished lifetime designation considered one of the highest honors in health & medicine.
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Raise your hand if you're ready to take our
#ovariancancer
message to Washington DC! ✋🏽
Our tireless advocates are gearing up for tomorrow's Advocacy Day, when we'll turn Capitol Hill teal for increased funding for federal research and awareness programs.
#TealAction
#AdvocacyDay
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The teal wave has arrived. OCRA’s advocates are meeting with their Members of Congress to discuss Johanna’s Law, the Hereditary Cancer Act & other critical legislation for the ovarian cancer community.
#TealAction
#OvarianCancer
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As we move forward into 2022, we are forging ahead on behalf of our community by funding critical research, leading advocacy efforts & providing patient support programs. We’re thankful for your continued commitment to help us change the future of
#ovariancancer
— together.
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THANK YOU to our
#GameOVAR
ambassadors
@isabellaa_xttv
,
@podgie_tv
&
@tamborinepanda
. They'll be raising awareness & support for the
#ovariancancer
community this August during OCRA’s streaming event through
@tiltify
. Visit to see how you can participate!
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We need your help! Please ask your Members of Congress to sign on to the “Dear Colleague” letter urging $50 million in funding for the Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP), a $5 million increase over current funding levels. Take action at .
#ovca
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Ovarian clear cell carcinoma (OCCC) is a rare subtype of epithelial ovarian cancer. A risk factor for OCCC is the gynecologic disease known as
#endometriosis
. Learn more about this
#ovariancancer
subtype at .
#gyncsm
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A1. Research is & always will be our
#1
priority. At the same time it's important to know your risk, know the facts, & be able to advocate for yourself. Our goal is to take awareness a step further, and turn it into real knowledge about
#ovariancancer
.
#WorldCancerDayYayorNay
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Not all ovarian cancers start in the ovaries. Click to learn about which type can begin in the fallopian tubes, and what procedure can help prevent it.
#OvarianCancer
#FallopianTubes
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“My expectation was that I could advocate for myself, and at every turn my oncologist blocked those opportunities and dangled my life over my head if I asked any questions.”
@KDRichardson924
,
#ovariancancer
survivor & research advocate working for change
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Find out what OCRA-funded research has revealed about the link between frequent aspirin use and reduced
#ovariancancer
risk:
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A common misconception about
#palliativecare
is that it can only be accessed in the late stages of a disease such as
#ovariancancer
. Visit to learn how it can help manage ovarian cancer symptoms and treatment side effects.
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Join us in raising awareness about risk factors. Repost to amplify this important message, and click to learn more about ovarian cancer risk and prevention.
#OvarianCancer
#OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth
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In partnership with
@RivkinCenter
&
@TesaroBio
, we're painting the Seattle skyline teal this weekend to celebrate the largest gathering of
#ovariancancer
survivors in the city!
Snap a pic in front of
@Pier57Wheel
@wsdot_520
@alleninstitute
&
@ColumbiaTower
to celebrate with us.
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Upholding the presidential tradition that has existed for 20+ years,
@POTUS
Biden declares Sep. 2023 as
#NationalOvarianCancerAwarenessMonth
. Please join us in raising awareness & advocating for the
#ovariancancer
community during this important month.
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Today is Nat'l Cancer Survivors Day. We honor the strong, beautiful survivors in our community! Share your story
#TealSurvivor
#NCSD2017
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The name “BRCA” stands for “BReast CAncer gene.” But the BRCA genes themselves do not increase cancer risk; a harmful mutation of one or both of the BRCA genes is what can lead to ovarian, breast and other cancers. Learn more at .
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OCRFA's President & CEO Audra Moran & VP of Policy Chad Ramsey, checking in from Advocacy Day! We're on Capitol Hill along with more than 80 incredible advocates, taking
#TealAction
for
#ovariancancer
research funding. RT to add your voice!
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LET'S TALK! All September, we'll be sharing
#ovariancancer
facts & resources. Retweet to spread the word, leave a comment to spark discussion & share our fundraisers to support research. WE NEED YOU! See how to be a hero & the voice for our community: .
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DID YOU KNOW that there is no early detection test for
#ovariancancer
? Only 15% of all cases are caught in the early stages. Learn more: .
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Outcomes for
#ovariancancer
patients vastly improve when they are treated by a
#gynecologiconcologist
. It is strongly recommended that this specialist performs the initial debulking surgery to remove as much of the tumor as possible. Learn more at .
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Biopsies have an important place in detecting
#ovariancancer
because they are the only way to confirm presence of ovarian cancer cells. Click to learn more about
#biopsies
and what type is typically performed when ovarian cancer is suspected.
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With the new season in full bloom, we’ve got updates on how our supporters are springing into action to help our community and how you can, too — plus new
#ovariancancer
research updates and more.
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Hundreds of advocates will be meeting with Congress during OCRA’s 2023 Spring Advocacy Day tomorrow! Even if you’re unable to attend, you can still make your voice heard. Click to request $85M in funding for ovarian cancer research & education.
#TealAction
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“I’m alive because of the grace of God and biomedical research. That research is critical.” Learn about Rep.
@rosadelauro
’s efforts to increase funding for
#ovariancancer
research, and the journey that transformed her into a champion of the teal community:
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Last month we announced a new direction in our fight against
#ovariancancer
. Nearly 1K media outlets shared this message, leading to 4.6B+ impressions. Your belief in OCRA helped us get to this point. Learn more at
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Our gratitude goes out to the
@CancerGetsLOST
team & all who bid in this year's auction benefiting OCRA. A total of $32K was raised! This gift has a
direct impact on the
#ovariancancer
community by supporting OCRA’s work. Learn more at .
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We're in Chicago for the 2018
@ASCO
Meeting, where more than 32,000 oncology professionals from around the world are discussing the latest, most promising
#cancer
discoveries. Stay tuned for our summary of highlights from the
#ovariancancer
field.
#ASCO18
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#ActionAlert
We need your help to strengthen critical gynecologic
#cancer
education & awareness programs. Join us in urging Congress to support this legislation.
We applaud
@rosadelauro
for leading reauthorization efforts for Johanna's Law.
#TealAction
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Click to learn about gynecologic oncologists and why they play such an important role in the treatment of ovarian cancer patients.
#OvarianCancer
#GynecologicOncologist
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THANK YOU to this year’s
#gameOVAR
participants, including
@AllThatJu1ce
,
@SharetheteawitV
and
@supersweetzana
, who'll be livestreaming to fundraise for
#ovariancancer
research through the end of September. Click to catch their streams — or start your own!
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Are you a woman age 30 or older? Learn ur risk of
#ovariancancer
w/genetic testing @ no cost. Enroll:
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Congrats to OCRA Hero Jane Loeb Rubin on the release of her historical novel, “In the Hands of Women." After being diagnosed with
#ovariancancer
in 2009, Jane first began writing in earnest — and also started fundraising for our community. Learn more at .
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We are honored to take part in the 10th Annual
@FacingOurRisk
conference this weekend! Meeting so many brave and wonderful people
#FORCE17
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An
#ovariancancer
diagnosis at a young age is rare, but not impossible. Thanks to
@CobieSmulders
for sharing her story to raise
#awareness
.
Cobie Smulders had ovarian cancer at 25—the symptoms you should know:
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The only way to definitively diagnose ovarian cancer is through a biopsy. With no reliable screening or early detection test available, it is important to be aware of risk factors for ovarian cancer. Visit to learn more.
#OvarianCancer
#GynCSM
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Breakfast with our exhibitors and some gentle yoga to kick off a full day of
#ovariancancer
learning at
#OvarianConf
!
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This
#NationalCancerResearchMonth
, Melanie Weigert, PhD, of
@UChicago
shares how receiving an OCRA grant has changed her career focus and cemented her commitment to
#ovariancancer
research. Click to learn about the impact of OCRA-funded research.
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Thank you
@MissUSA
for joining OCRFA on Capitol Hill to help ensure
#ovariancancer
research remains a priority!
A successful day on Capitol Hill meeting with senators, congresswomen and congressmen to advocate for the
@OCRFA
!
#30DaysOfTeal
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OCRA is thrilled to announce our newest research prize recipients: Dr. Ursula Matulonis of
@DanaFarber
& Dr. Pradeep Chaluvally-Raghavan of
@MedicalCollege
. Click to learn more about these ovarian cancer researchers and their outstanding work.
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Find out about the new approach to adoptive T-cell therapy developed by OCRA grantees Dr. Bob McGray and
@KunleOdunsiMD
, along with their
@RoswellPark
colleagues, and how it may help improve
#immunotherapy
options for
#ovariancancer
patients.
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Today is the first day of
#OvarianCancer
Awareness Month. OCRFA's President & CEO Audra Moran shares what's ahead this September, and how you can join the fight.
#ResearchMatters
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Your support has enabled OCRA to fund 20
#scientists
at 15 medical institutions across the country. Click to learn more about our grantees and their research into
#ovariancancer
. We are grateful to our community for helping to move research forward.
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OCRA is pleased to announce Beth Y. Karlan, M.D., as our new chair of OCRA's Scientific Advisory Committee. "We are honored to be working alongside Dr. Karlan in the quest to end this disease." Audra Moran, President & CEO, OCRA
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