Category Archives: Press Releases

2012.3.5 Patient Advocates Encouraged That Ovarian Cancer Trial Will Advance, Thanks to FDA Approval to Re-Import Doxil®

Posted on March 5, 2012 by adavis

Washington, DC—Endocyte, Inc. announced today that is has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to re-import supplies of Doxil® from Europe for use in the company’s PROCEED … Continue reading →

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2011.12.20 Victory for Women with Ovarian Cancer: Congress Agrees to Fund Needed Research, Education Programs for Fiscal Year 2012

Posted on December 20, 2011 by adavis

Washington, DC—The omnibus appropriations bill passed by Congress on December 17 includes funding for three ovarian cancer research and education programs. The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance worked with thousands of … Continue reading →

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2011.11.21 Ovarian Cancer Advocates Support Broad Access to Oral Contraceptives as Preventive Medicine; Oppose Broadening of Religious Exemptions

Posted on November 21, 2011 by adavis

Washington, DC—In July 2011, the Department of Health and Human Services adopted recommendations on services that would be covered with no co-pay for women under the Affordable Care Act, including … Continue reading →

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2011.11.18 Ovarian Cancer Advocates Troubled by FDA Decision on Avastin and Breast Cancer

Posted on November 18, 2011 by adavis

Washington, DC—Today the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would remove metastatic breast cancer from the label for Avastin (bevacizumab). This decision follows recommendations made in June by … Continue reading →

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2011.10.06 New App Helps Women Track Signs of Ovarian Cancer, Know When to Visit a Doctor

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Abby

Washington, DC—A free app released today by the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance will help a woman learn more about the risks, signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, and determine whether … Continue reading →

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Avon Books and the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Urge Women to K.I.S.S. and Teal

Posted on August 5, 2011 by adavis

September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and Avon Books is joining forces with the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance to urge women to learn about the symptoms of ovarian cancer–and … Continue reading →

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2011.07.19 Ovarian Cancer Advocates Praise Recommendation to Cover Birth Control as Preventive Medicine

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Abby

Washington, DC—Today the Institute of Medicine recommended that birth control be classified as a preventive service for women. If the Department of Health and Human Services adopts these recommendations, health … Continue reading →

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2011.06.29 Advocates Concerned that FDA Decision on Avastin and Breast Cancer Will Harm Women with Ovarian Cancer

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Abby

Washington, DC— Today, a panel of experts convened by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unanimously recommended that the label for Avastin (bevacizumab) no longer include metastatic breast cancer. The … Continue reading →

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2011.6.28 Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Urges FDA Not to Limit Access to Avastin (Bevacizumab) for Women with Ovarian Cancer

Posted on June 28, 2011 by adavis

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2011 Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Urges FDA Not to Limit Access to Avastin (Bevacizumab) for Women with Ovarian Cancer  Washington, DC—On Tuesday, June 28, Dr. … Continue reading →

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2011.4.13 Statement about Decrease in Ovarian Cancer Deaths

Posted on June 27, 2011 by adavis

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2011 Advocates Say Decline in Ovarian Cancer Deaths is “Right Direction, but Far Too Slow” Washington, DC—In April, the Journal of the National Cancer Institute … Continue reading →

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2011.6.22 Ovarian Cancer Survivor Testifies in Support of DoD Research Program

Posted on June 27, 2011 by adavis

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2011 Ovarian Cancer Survivor Testifies in Support of DoD Research Program Washington, DC—Ovarian cancer survivor Susan Leighton testified today before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on … Continue reading →

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2011.7.9 Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Annual Conference

Posted on June 27, 2011 by adavis

MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Annual Conference brings hundreds of women with ovarian cancer, researchers and caregivers to Washington, DC. This year’s conference features presentations on groundbreaking … Continue reading →

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