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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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Dianne Blankenstein’s Letter to the Editor regarding Avastin
Congresswoman Kay Granger (left) and Dianne Blankenstein (right) Protecting women’s health Sunday, November 21, 2010 I am proud of the fact that my representative, Kay Granger, felt so strongly about the issue concerning women with breast cancer and the drug … Continue reading
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Call now in support of ovarian cancer research!
Win a free teal gift basket full of amazing teal goodies! Whoever gets the most number of people to call in the states listed below in support of the ovarian cancer research funding will receive the basket. You do not … Continue reading
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Patient advocate Peg Ford meets with Congresswoman Susan Davis
PATIENT ADVOCATE MEETS WITH CONGRESSWOMAN SUSAN DAVIS PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER “OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH” Peg Ford, three and a half year ovarian cancer survivor and patient advocate, met recently with Congresswoman Susan Davis to discuss women’s health issues and her … Continue reading
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Senator Ted Stevens: DoD Ovarian Cancer Research Program Champion
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance mourns the passing of Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK), who was killed in an airplane accident in Alaska on August 9, 2010 at age 86. Senator Stevens was a longstanding champion of the ovarian cancer community, … Continue reading
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Call the Senate and request support for ovarian cancer research.
Many thanks to you if you took the time to call your Senators. Unfortunately, the letter is closing for signatures so advocates should not make calls today. You can check our update page to see which Senators are signed on. … Continue reading
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UPDATES: Senate Dear Colleague letter for Ovarian Cancer Research Program
On this page, we will be providing updates of which Senators have signed onto the Dear Colleague letter requesting $30 million to be allocated to the Department of Defense’s Ovarian Cancer Research Program in FY 2011. NEW: View final letter … Continue reading
Johanna’s Law Dear Colleague Update Page
You can check this page to see if your Representative has signed the Dear Colleague letter supporting $10 million in FY 2011 for Johanna’s Law: The Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act. There are 46 signers — 11 more than … Continue reading
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House Dear Colleague Update Page
Dear Advocates, On this page, we will be providing updates of which Representatives have signed onto the Dear Colleague letter requesting $30 million to be allocated to the Department of Defense’s Ovarian Cancer Research Program in FY 2011. To view … Continue reading
Health Care Reform Update: White House Releases New Proposal
Advocacy Day 2010
My story. My elected officials. My opportunity to make an impact on Capitol Hill. Advocate Dona Jones meets with Congresswoman Christensen at the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s 2009 Advocacy Day. This summer, join the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance and ovarian … Continue reading
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