The 13^th Annual Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Conference will be July 10-13^th2010 in Washington, DC at the Omni Shoreham.

2009 Conference Wrap Up – in case you missed it!

The 12th Annual Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Conference welcomed hundreds of ovarian cancer patients, survivors, advocates, friends and caregivers to the nation’s capitol. This year’s Conference, Celebration of Life, was designed to empower attendees to use their stories, their voices and their commitment to be part of the overall fight against ovarian cancer.

The Conference provided a number of special activities and speakers to educate and inspire the community and lawmakers. If you missed out or would like to revisit information provided at this year’s conference and Lobby Day… it’s not too late! You can be an advocate in your community by using our Lobby Day materials and information!

A brief look at this year’s discussion topics are listed below:
•    Ovarian Cancer 101
•    Welcome!
•    Plenary I: Research Update Part I
•    Plenary II: Recurrence
•    Plenary III: Why is There No Early Detection Test?
•    Plenary IV: Healthcare Reform
•    Awards Ceremony and Survivors Celebration
•    Keynote Speaker “The Politics of Cancer”
•    Making a Difference: Getting Involved at a Local Level
•    Closing Session “My Journey, My Ride, My Mission”
•    Advocacy Training

PowerPoint presentations and videos of the speakers throughout the conference are available for purchase. For a full list of topics or to purchase any of the presentations and PowerPoints, click here.

If you would like to view photos from this year’s conference, please visit www.dstork.com.

Looking for something to do with all your great photos? The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance receives the proceeds from all photo album books ordered through ocna.picuzzi.com! Photobooks can be created from many sites around the Internet, but only this one benefits ovarian cancer awareness. Books can be personalized with themes and colors for any event.

Hope to see you next year!