Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance OCRA

Dive into summer with a rom-com that revolves around two ER doctors who are both contending with complicated personal lives but form a friendship sparked by the lost art of letter writing.

Written by ovarian cancer survivor and New York Times bestselling romance author Abby Jimenez, “Yours Truly” is the July pick for OCRA’s free book club open to gynecologic cancer patients & survivors. Sign up in advance for a July 7 online discussion of the novel: bit.ly/4odcTq5

Registrants receive the book at no cost.

We need your voice! Help empower others this Uterine Cancer Awareness Month with information about endometrial cancer risk factors & more: bit.ly/49JGy4h

IGCSociety
International Gynecologic Cancer Advocacy Network

Inspired by her dear friend Mary Anne to begin raising funds for research more than two decades ago, Stacey shares how she is carrying on her late friend’s legacy of hope all these years later.

Read her story: bit.ly/4g0O3aR

Join OCRA this summer for special programming focused on the theme of family. Our first roundtable in the Family Matters Summer Series will explore how to manage shifting roles and priorities as a parent diagnosed with gynecologic cancer.

The conversation will be led by OCRA’s VP of Support & Education, Tracy Moore, LCSW.

Registration link in comments.

This Uterine Cancer Awareness Month, explore OCRA’s initiatives and resources for those diagnosed with the disease, including a first-of-its-kind national patient registry, support programs, educational offerings and more: bit.ly/4x1juYL

IGCSociety
International Gynecologic Cancer Advocacy Network

OCRA is honored to be highlighted by Amazon Web Services (AWS) for helping to shape the future of gynecologic cancer research. Read more about OCRA’s Community Accelerated Research Exchange, which is powered by AWS: bit.ly/4ffXcfs

Audra Moran

As National Cancer Research Month comes to a close, Jasmine Plummmer, PhD, of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, reflects on how her grant from OCRA fostered not only her own professional growth but also opportunities to mentor the next generation of researchers.

Make a promise this National Bike Month to pedal for progress alongside supporters like Susan. Register for a fitness fundraiser or create your own to support all those impacted by ovarian and gynecologic cancers. Learn more: bit.ly/4uB1NO2

Kathleen shares how her priorities shifted after she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2024.