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Alliance Responds to Angelina Jolie’s BRCA1 Announcement
Actress Angelina Jolie recently announced that she carries a mutation in the BRCA1 gene, which makes her more likely to develop breast and ovarian cancer. In the wake of that … Continue reading
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Experts Tackle Key Issues for Ovarian Cancer in New White Paper
Last fall, the Alliance convened a ground-breaking meeting in Washington, DC, to consider some of the most challenging topics facing the ovarian cancer community. A group of researchers, oncologists, regulatory … Continue reading
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Partner Member Profile: Dancing For A Cure
Susan Friedman was inspired to start Dancing For A Cure when her best friend of 40 years, Karen Schek, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2006. “I really wasn’t sure … Continue reading
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Report from the American Association of Cancer Researchers Meeting
Ovarian cancer survivor Susan Leighton reports on her experience at the American Association of Cancer Researchers meeting, which took place in April 2013. For the second year in a row … Continue reading
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Join Us in New York City on May 4 to Raise Funds for Survivors Teaching Students
In just a few weeks, our CEO Calaneet Balas will be running through Central Park as part of the 16th Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women. Over the years, this … Continue reading
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Report from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology 2013 Annual Meeting
At this year’s Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) Annual Meeting, numerous presentations and posters explored issues related to ovarian cancer, some of which are summarized below. This year’s SGO Annual … Continue reading
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Partner Member Profile: Ovarian Cancer Alliance of San Diego
Ovarian cancer survivor Peg Ford first heard about our Survivors Teaching Students: Saving Women’s Lives® (STS) program while searching for a support group in her hometown of San Diego, California. … Continue reading
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Scholarships Available for Annual Conference; Apply by April 15
Our Annual Conference is an unforgettable experience for everyone whose life has been touched by ovarian cancer: survivors, caregivers, family members and health providers. To help make this meeting available … Continue reading
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Join us March 27 for an Exclusive Webinar: Fundraising Tips and Tricks
Each year, the EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women raises funds to support our Survivors Teaching Students® program. As a beneficiary, the Alliance receives funds from this event that allow us … Continue reading
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Registration Now Open for 16th Annual Conference
Our Annual Conference is a highlight of the year for everyone on our staff. We’ve made some big changes to our program this year–based on feedback from nearly 500 people … Continue reading
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New York Times Reports on Flaws in Ovarian Cancer Care
The New York Times reported today on a study that found most women with ovarian cancer receive inadequate care. The article discusses research presented at the 2013 meeting of the … Continue reading
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Our CEO Calaneet Balas Testifies Before Congress on Ovarian Cancer
Calaneet Balas, our Chief Executive Officer, testified before the House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies on Wednesday, March 13. Her remarks touched on the … Continue reading
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