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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
Give to the Alliance with your Everyday Online Shopping
Did you know you can give to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance just by shopping online? Through our nonprofit shopping mall, we connect you with more than 700 retailers–including major … Continue reading
Help Us Plan and Host Our 2013 Turn Up the Heat! Gala
The Alliance is searching for a volunteers to help plan and host our annual Turn Up the Heat! Gala. Our signature gala, Turn Up the Heat!, on February 4, 2013, … Continue reading
An Open Letter to President Obama from the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
This morning the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance sent a letter to President Obama congratulating him on his re-election and outlining some of our policy priorities for his second term. Click … Continue reading
Partner Member Profile: HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation
As an avid outdoorswoman and an ovarian cancer survivor, Sean Patrick saw connections between both sides of her life. She once said: “The skills women learn in climbing—problem solving, risk … Continue reading
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Drug Shortage Update: Janssen Announces End of Doxil Shortage
Today Janssen Products, LP announced that it has restored full access to Doxil® (doxorubicin HCl liposome injection) supply for physicians and their patients in the United States. Janssen also announced … Continue reading
Statement on the Passing of Former Senator Arlen Specter
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance sends our sympathies to the family of Arlen Specter, former senator of Pennsylvania and a long-time supporter of women with ovarian cancer. From 1998 to … Continue reading
Cancer and the Flu Vaccine
As you’re thinking about Halloween costumes and Thanksgiving travel, take a few minutes to think about the flu vaccine, too. The flu is not just annoying—it can be deadly, claiming … Continue reading
Partner Member Profile: Ovarcome Non-Profit Inc.
One of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s newest Partner Members, Ovarcome Non-Profit Inc., has made great strides in its first year. Founder and President Runsi Sen was inspired by her … Continue reading
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness in Washington, DC
Every year, the Alliance works with the President, Senate and House of Representatives to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. This year we worked specifically on helping Members of Congress submit … Continue reading
Calaneet Balas Named CEO of Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17, 2012 Washington, DC—Today the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance announced that Calaneet Balas will join the organization as Chief Executive Officer beginning October 9, 2012. Ms. … Continue reading
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New Infographic Highlights Facts About Ovarian Cancer
Looking for a quick and easy way to share information about ovarian cancer online? Try posting our new infographic, which highlights key statistics about this disease. We’ve posted this infographic … Continue reading
