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Partner Member Profile: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
In the late 1990s, Sue Friedman was diagnosed with breast cancer. She learned that she carried a mutation in the BRCA gene that made her more likely to develop both breast and ovarian cancers. Sue felt that none of the … Continue reading
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There’s Still Time to Make a Difference…
You’ve probably seen dozens of appeals this December, asking you to support a worthy cause. Why pick the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance? We’re ending 2011 on a high note, having just secured more than $25 million in federal funding for … Continue reading
We Won! Congress Funds Ovarian Cancer Research, Education Programs for FY2012
There is wonderful news out of Washington today for women with ovarian cancer and those who care about them. Congress has passed an omnibus appropriations bill for this fiscal year, which includes everything we asked for! The Ovarian Cancer National … Continue reading
SLIDESHOW: Thank You for a Successful 2011!
As 2011 comes to a close, we are deeply grateful for our strong community and all that you do. Included in the slideshow below are a few snapshots of what we have been able to accomplish with your help. Here’s … Continue reading
Ways to Support the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
We are grateful to the thousands of supporters and volunteers who make our work possible through their donations of time and money. There are many ways to support the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, whether you give money, set up a … Continue reading
Partner Member Profile: Ovar’Coming Together
Ovar’Coming Together has the distinction of being both a Partner Member and a founding member of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Based in Indianapolis, the organization was founded in 1995 by three women who were going through chemotherapy at the … Continue reading
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Your Cyber Monday Shopping Can Help Women with Ovarian Cancer
Are you eagerly awaiting the online shopping deals on Cyber Monday? Make your holiday giving go further with the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Shopping Mall. Hundreds of popular retailers will donate to our programs if you shop through the links … Continue reading
Partner Member Profile: Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance
The Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance got its start in 1998, when 13 survivors met. “They saw that there was a lot of work being done around research and testing,” says Doug Barron, Executive Director of the group. “But there was … Continue reading
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Statement on Executive Order from White House regarding drug shortages
The current status of drug availability has reached a crisis point, where ovarian cancer patients cannot receive standard therapies safely and on time. The Executive Order, signed by the President today, is only one step in addressing the widespread issue … Continue reading
Action Alert: Tell Congress How Drug Shortages Are Affecting You
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
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Featured on Philanthroper
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
Partner Member Profile: Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance
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
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