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Press Release: Cancer Groups Praise Coverage of Genetic Counseling and Testing Under Affordable Care Act, Urge Coverage of Other Vital Services
For immediate release: February 28, 2013 Washington, DC—The federal government recently released regulations that clarify which preventive services will be covered under the Affordable Care Act without cost sharing for … Continue reading
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Partner Member Profile: “You’ll Never Walk Alone”
Michele Robinson came up with the idea for her cancer support group, “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” during her first chemotherapy treatment for ovarian cancer in November 2004. “I was looking … Continue reading
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Press release: Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Announces Three New Board Members, Board Roster for 2013
Washington, DC—The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance today announced the appointment of three new members of its Board of Directors, as well as the full slate of officers and board members … Continue reading
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Partner Member Profile: The Blanton-Davis Ovarian Cancer Research Program, at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the nation’s preeminent hospitals for cancer care. Located in Houston, Texas, MD Anderson’s Blanton-Davis Ovarian Cancer Research Program was … Continue reading
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Survivors, Supporters and Chefs Gather for 8th Annual Turn Up the Heat Gala
More than 340 ovarian cancer survivors and supporters gathered at the Ritz Carlton on February 4 to celebrate the 8th Annual Turn Up the Heat gala, a benefit hosted by … Continue reading
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Donate to the Alliance by sharing your opinions
How would like to donate to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance just by sharing your opinions through online surveys? Now you can, through our new partnership with Opinions for Good … Continue reading
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Press Release: Patient Advocacy Groups Urge States to Expand Medicaid, Ensure Coverage for Low-Income Adults
For Immediate Release: January 14, 2013 Washington, DC—The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance has partnered with ten patient advocacy organizations to launch Coverage Counts, a campaign urging state legislatures to expand … Continue reading
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Partner Member Profile: Bright Pink
Lindsay Avner founded Bright Pink in 2007, shortly after she learned that she carried a mutation in the BRCA gene. Just 22 years old when she was tested, Lindsay realized … Continue reading
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2012.12.19 Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Congratulates Dr. Beth Karlan on Appointment to National Cancer Advisory Board
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 19, 2012 Beth Karlan, MD, was recently appointed to the National Cancer Advisory Board. Dr. Karlan is a member of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s Scientific … Continue reading
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Ovarian Cancer Research, Survivorship and More in The Teal Journal
The Teal Journal is back, with a fresh look and a new spotlight on survivorship! Our online publication still includes the reports you love on ground-breaking research and the happenings … Continue reading
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Partner Member Profile: Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance
When Pam Dahlmann’s mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2009—40 years after her own mother passed away from the disease—both women quickly learned that there were no ovarian cancer … Continue reading
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Barielle Cosmetics Supports the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
For the month of December, Barielle Cosmetics will donate 5 percent of all online purchases to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. This specialty beauty company offers a range of products … Continue reading
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