Monthly Archives: December 2010
September 2011′s TEAL climb to Mount Kilimanjaro
For the first time ever, the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance is partnering with Kilimanjaro climber and specialist, Macon Dunnagan, to carry our TEAL ribbon to the top of the tallest freestanding mountain on earth! We are inviting you to join … Continue reading
Important Announcement RE: Johanna’s Law
THE OVARIAN CANCER NATIONAL ALLIANCE APPLAUDS ENACTMENT OF JOHANNA’S LAW: THE GYNECOLOGIC CANCER EDUCATION AND AWARENESS ACT Washington D.C. – December 23, 2010. The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance is pleased that the President has signed and enacted Johanna’s Law: The … Continue reading
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Upcoming Webinar: Developing & Integrating Fundraising into your Annual Plans
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 1:00pm EST Teresa Smith, OCNA Board member and Development Fundraising professional Click here to Register 2010-2011 Webinar Series schedule: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Noon EST Are Clinical Trials the Answer? Dr. Ronnie Alvarez, Professor … Continue reading
Susan Lowell Butler
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance is saddened by the loss of Susan Lowell Butler who passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010 from ovarian cancer. Susan was diagnosed with simultaneous breast and ovarian cancer fifteen years ago. She was a friend, … Continue reading
OCNA Comments on the Essential Benefits Package
About Ovarian Cancer According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 21,000 American women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, and approximately 15,000 women die from the disease annually. Ovarian cancer is the deadliest gynecologic cancer and the fifth leading … Continue reading
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Research YOU are funding through your advocacy: DoD Research Program announces Pilot Award Winners
Your advocacy to get increased funding for the Department of Defense Ovarian Cancer Research Program (DoD OCRP) has paid off. Take a look at the Department of Defense Names Winners of the 2010 OCRP Pilot Awards below: Scott Abrams, Health … Continue reading
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NYC Junior Committee’s Fall Jazz & Wine Tasting Fundraiser
On the evening of November 17th, the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Junior Committee hosted a sold out event at Vintage Irving in New York City. Giants player Gerris Wilkinson spoke on behalf of his mother who passed away from ovarian … Continue reading
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FDA’s Announcement on Avastin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Georgi Morales, Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Email: gmorales@ovariancancer.org; Phone: (202)331-1332 THE OVARIAN CANCER NATIONAL ALLIANCE EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER TODAY’S ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING AVASTIN Washington DC – December 16, 2010. The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance expresses concern over … Continue reading
Listeria warning to cancer patients
Advice for pregnant women on avoiding soft cheeses and certain other foods should be extended to cancer patients, according to public health experts. Research by the Health Protection Agency found cancer patients were at increased risk of food poisoning from … Continue reading
Ovarian Cancer Advances When Genes Are Silenced
There are many mechanisms that alter the activity of genes — direct changes to the DNA code like mutations and deletions, or changes that control when genes are switched on and off, called epigenetic means. Tumor-suppressor genes are often inactivated … Continue reading
Tubal ligation and the risk of ovarian cancer: review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND The reduction of ovarian cancer (OC) risk in women with a history of tubal ligation (TL) has been reported repeatedly, mostly on small populations. We have aimed to provide a critical overview of the studies available to date and … Continue reading
VIDEO: Congresswoman DeLauro Supports New Webinar Series
We have launched our first ever Webinar Series. This Webinar Series will educate you on a variety of topics including health care reform, science updates and how to be your own best advocate. You will hear from top doctors, experts, … Continue reading
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