Drug shortages are affecting patient care across the United States. Many of the medications in short supply are chemotherapy drugs, nutritional supplements and anesthesia drugs. The cause of these shortages is not fully known, but the effect on patients is … Continue reading →

The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance is featured today on Philanthroper, a new website that helps raise money for causes like ovarian cancer awareness. The website encourages small donations of $1-10 so that donors can support a wide range of charities, … Continue reading →

In 1999, a small group of ovarian cancer survivors decided to get together to provide support for each other. The next year, they held the first walk/run in Minnesota for ovarian cancer. The organizers were surprised when hundreds of people … Continue reading →

We are excited to announce a new tool that helps women track the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Our new Ovarian Cancer Symptom Diary App is available free of charge from this website. The Ovarian Cancer Symptom Diary App will help … Continue reading →

Many women who learn about ovarian cancer in September ask similar questions: Am I at risk? What can I do to prevent this disease? Isn’t there some screening test that would help with early diagnosis? The fifth issue of The … Continue reading →

Drug shortages continue to affect ovarian cancer patients in the United States. The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance has been tracking this issue closely and working with stakeholders and patients to identify solutions. We will continue to update our community as … Continue reading →

September 25-October 2 is National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer week. Did you know there is a connection between hereditary ovarian and breast cancer? Approximately one out of every ten ovarian cancers is hereditary. Most hereditary ovarian cancer can be … Continue reading →

Currently, there are more than 200 drug shortages in the United States. Many of these drugs are used to treat deadly diseases like ovarian cancer. These shortages have resulted in women with ovarian cancer not getting a drug their doctor … Continue reading →

Updated September 26: The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance has continued conversations with producers of the Dr. Oz Show over the past weeks. We are working closely with the producers to help spread the word about this deadly disease, and to … Continue reading →

Avon Books and the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance are teaming up to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. Seven romance novels published in September include information about ovarian cancer. Our K.I.S.S. and Teal™ message, featured prominently … Continue reading →

The hottest flavor at Georgetown Cupcake this September is Teal Velvet. Order your limited-edition red velvet cupcakes today by calling 1-888-502-7447. One dozen cupcakes are $29 (plus shipping, if applicable). They can be picked up at any location or mailed … Continue reading →

In a guest blog, board member and ovarian cancer survivor Diane Rader O’Connor reflects on her experience as a consumer reviewer for the Department of Defense Ovarian Cancer Research Program. This post was originally published on the Congressionally Directed Medical … Continue reading →