Monthly Archives: July 2010
Meet Mrs. Australia, ovarian cancer supporter
My name is Carin Hillman-Varma and I am the official spokesperson and ambassador for Ovarian Cancer Australia. OCA is a relatively small, not-for-profit organisation based in Melbourne, Australia. OCA provides a crucial support network for women (and their families) battling … Continue reading
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Participate in Virtual Advocacy Day
WHAT: Virtual Advocacy Day for the Ovarian Cancer Community WHEN: NOW! Click here to get started. WHY: Participating in the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s Virtual Advocacy Day is as easy as sending an email or picking up the phone and … Continue reading
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TGen finds protein inhibitor revives chemotherapy for ovarian patients
Investigators at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) have discovered a way that may help ovarian cancer patients who no longer respond to conventional chemotherapy. A scientific paper that will be published in the September issue of the journal Gynecologic … Continue reading
Survivors Teaching Students Program volunteers get together in NYC!
Sitting left to right: Lorraine Bajada, Irene Janda, Linda John, Marlene Marcus, Dr. Andrea Licari Standing left to right: Annie Ellis, Jane Martin, Linda Aizer, Elaine Tragni, Debbie Polinsky, Judy Fox, Linda Felner To learn more about the Ovarian Cancer … Continue reading
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Last Day to register online for the Power is Teal Conference!
Power is Teal Conference Saturday, July 10 – Tuesday, July 13 Washington, DC www.ovariancancer.org/conference/2010 Top 10 reasons why YOU should be there: 10. Newcomers Gathering – A chance to meet others who are attending the Conference for the first time … Continue reading
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Roche’s Avastin helps slow ovarian cancer progression
* Second study backs up earlier late-stage trial Roche Holding AG’s (ROG.VX) cancer drug Avastin, in combination with chemotherapy, helps women with ovarian cancer live for longer without their disease worsening, a second late-stage study has shown. The results come … Continue reading
House and Senate Ovarian Cancer Awareness Resolutions Introduced
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance works hard to garner Congressional support for ovarian cancer awareness. This month, both the House and the Senate introduced Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Resolutions. These Resolutions highlight the need for awareness about ovarian cancer, and … Continue reading
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Congratulations, Ris!
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance would like to congratulate Ris Lacoste for her win of Best New Restaurant in this month’s Washingtonian. In addition to being well respected in her profession, she is a great champion for the ovarian cancer … Continue reading
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Beating Cancer
Click below to view the supplement featured in USA Today on Wednesday, June 30th produced by Media Planet. Beating Cancer
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