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Ernst Lengyel, MD, PhD :: 2004 and 2008 Liz Tilberis Awardee :: University of Chicago

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Ovarian Cancer Incidence Fell Along with Hormone Therapy Use

05/20/13

NCCN Releases Updated Guidelines for Ovarian Cancer Patients

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Large Study Points to Similarities Between Endometrial and Ovarian Cancers

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The Science of Promise.

We believe that science is the key to curing ovarian cancer in all women. The science employed in clinical trials compares the currently recognized, best available standard of care with a new treatment that holds the promise of being safer or more effective, offering alternatives for those who suffer from ovarian cancer.

Though clinical trials are an important part of research and care of women with ovarian cancer, many people have misconceptions about what these trials are, and the types of treatments available. We encourage you to learn about the options available to you as early as possible during treatment.

Click here to learn more about clinical trials and ovarian cancer.

Or, you can simply begin your search for a clinical trial today.

SPOTLIGHT

2nd Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day With the NY Mets at Citi Field: Queens, NY | Join us in turning the ballpark teal on Saturday, July 20th, as the Mets take on the Phillies. Reserve your seat today.

Ovarian Cycle Ready. Set. Ride! | Several indoor cycling events are scheduled for the fall. Register today or find a ride near you. Join us.

Progress: The Science of Hope Brochure | Read about OCRF-funded clinical advances and research breakthroughs making a difference in the fight against ovarian cancer. Learn more.

“The Promise of Immunotherapy for Ovarian Cancer” Webinar Now Available | Missed the free educational webinar presented by Dr. Jonathan Berek on April 25th? View the full webinar here.

OCRF Team Hope | Host a fundraising event in your community or create your personal fundraising page to help us change the future. Join OCRF Team Hope.

Introducing the New OCRF Wall of Hope | Honor a loved one or celebrate your triumph over ovarian cancer to motivate and inspire others. Share Your Story.

STORIES OF HOPE

LifeIce: A Daughter’s Gift of Love Becomes a Mother’s Legacy | How a daughter's homemade nutritional ice chips for her mother inspired LifeIce, and a new partnership for OCRF. Read her story.

When a Man Loves a Woman: Dave Brown Walks Across America in Memory of His Wife, Joan Chermack Brown | 9 months and nearly 3,000 miles to raise awareness and support for research in memory of his beloved wife, Joan. Read his story.

A Personal Connection Becomes a Professional Mission | Ivan Garcia-Bassets, Ph.D. changed his research focus to ovarian cancer after his wife received a devastating diagnosis. Read what motivated him.

Meet Mindy Gray: Wife, Mother, Sister, Philanthropist, and OCRF Board Member | After the loss of her sister to ovarian cancer, she turned loss into legacy and hurt into hope. Read how she and her husband are making a big difference.

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EVENTS

June 24, 2013“What’s New? Research Updates from 2013′s Top Medical Meetings,” Presented by Jeff Boyd, Ph.D.: Free Webinar