Monthly Archives: December 2011
There’s Still Time to Make a Difference…
You’ve probably seen dozens of appeals this December, asking you to support a worthy cause. Why pick the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance? We’re ending 2011 on a high note, having just secured more than $25 million in federal funding for … Continue reading
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DICER Mutation Found in Numerous Rare Cancers, Including Ovarian
A recent article explores the link between a number of reproductive cancers, including ovarian, uterine and testicular cancers. These cancers all have mutations in the DICER gene, warping its function. The study can be found here An article about the … Continue reading
PARP Inhibitor Olarparib Fails to Meet Trial Endpoints
EU Approves Use of Avastin for Ovarian Cancer
2011.12.20 Victory for Women with Ovarian Cancer: Congress Agrees to Fund Needed Research, Education Programs for Fiscal Year 2012
Washington, DC—The omnibus appropriations bill passed by Congress on December 17 includes funding for three ovarian cancer research and education programs. The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance worked with thousands of advocates across the country to fight for federal funding for … Continue reading
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We Won! Congress Funds Ovarian Cancer Research, Education Programs for FY2012
There is wonderful news out of Washington today for women with ovarian cancer and those who care about them. Congress has passed an omnibus appropriations bill for this fiscal year, which includes everything we asked for! The Ovarian Cancer National … Continue reading
SLIDESHOW: Thank You for a Successful 2011!
As 2011 comes to a close, we are deeply grateful for our strong community and all that you do. Included in the slideshow below are a few snapshots of what we have been able to accomplish with your help. Here’s … Continue reading
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Ways to Support the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
We are grateful to the thousands of supporters and volunteers who make our work possible through their donations of time and money. There are many ways to support the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, whether you give money, set up a … Continue reading
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Advocacy Day
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Bilateral Oophorectomy Associated With Higher Prevalence of Low Bone Mineral Density and Arthritis in Younger Women
A study presented at a breast cancer conference showed a link between lower bone density and removal of the ovaries. Women who had both ovaries removed before 45 years of age and who never used HRT had a lower BMD … Continue reading
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Mutation in KRAS Gene May Indicate Drug Resistance in Ovarian Cancer Patients
A genetic mutation that causes a change in the KRAS pathway appears to be linked to higher likelihood of platinum resistance in women with ovarian cancer. The KRAS pathway is active in other types of tumors, including colorectal. Read the … Continue reading
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Partner Member Profile: Ovar’Coming Together
Ovar’Coming Together has the distinction of being both a Partner Member and a founding member of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Based in Indianapolis, the organization was founded in 1995 by three women who were going through chemotherapy at the … Continue reading
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