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Turn Pinkberry TEAL! Frozen Yogurt to Benefit the Alliance

The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance is teaming up with Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt for an all-day fundrasing event on Wear Teal Day. On Friday, September 7th, Pinkberry in Georgetown will donate … Continue reading 

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Janice Di Luzio-Bard, Erie, PA

I had problems for years. Cysts that came and went. Hormonal issues. Periods missed for months on end. Bowel issues. And so many more. In the six months before my … Continue reading 

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Patty Folds, Vero Beach

I was told I had ovarian cancer when I was 45 years old. The only thing I noticed was I would get so full after dinner. It was almost like … Continue reading 

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Rachael Mance, Pflugerville, TX

Just wanted to share my story. Almost thirteen years ago I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Being that I was only 23 years old doctors were really shocked to learn … Continue reading 

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Kathy Kremer, Fenton, MO

My sister Kathy had always been very active and proud of her nice figure. When her stomach began getting a little bit big she began walking more and eating less; … Continue reading 

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Wear Teal Day!

Show your support for women with ovarian cancer by wearing teal (our awareness color) on Friday, September 7. RSVP for Wear Teal Day through our Facebook event, then share a … Continue reading 

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Lynne Maginnis, Lake Oswego, OR

Lynne Maginnis

Lynne Carol Maginnis (nee Fetters) was born on May 22, 1957 in Martinsburg, W.Va. and died on June 14, 2012 in Lake Oswego, OR, of ovarian cancer.  She was the … Continue reading 

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Luci Berardi, Bailey, CO

Luci Berardi

Luci Berardi is an ovarian cancer survivor, author and speaker. Luci was diagnosed in October 2010 with Stage IV Ovarian Cancer at the age of 42. After going through a … Continue reading 

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Tina Dodson, Nazareth

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I was diagnosed the first time with ovarian cancer was on Thanksgiving Day in 2001. The second time was in 2005. I have been cancer free for 7 years now … Continue reading 

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“Ovarian Cancer: A Call for State Action” Webinar Introducting our Nationwide Report Card

Please join us at 2:00 EDT on Wednesday, June 13, for the launch of our nationwide report card “Ovarian Cancer: A Call for State Action.” This first-of-its-kind report examines the … Continue reading 

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Webinar: Ovarian Cancer Research from the 2012 ASCO Meeting

Join us Thursday, June 14 at 2:00 pm EDT for an informative hour-long seminar on the latest ovarian cancer research. Title: Ovarian Cancer Research from the 2012 ASCO Meeting Date: … Continue reading 

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Adeilda Sklar

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MOTHER STANDS FOR COMFORT By Stephanie M. Sklar My mother, Adeilda Nunes Sklar, was born in Cupe Beach, Brazil on September 9, 1939. Although she looked a lot like her … Continue reading 

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