Research News

Olaparib is FDA-Approved for Ovarian Cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved AstraZeneca's Olaparib (Lynparza) for advanced, BRCA-mutated ovarian cancer, the first approval of a drug in the PARP inhibitor class. A companion diagnostic was also approved.  Read more.


Ovarian Cancer Will Continue to be Sequenced after The Cancer Genome Atlas Ends

The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), a massive U.S. effort to genetically profile 10,000 tumors, has officially come to an end. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has announced that it will continue to intensively sequence tumors in three cancers: ovarian, colorectal and lung adenocarcinoma. Read more. 

A new study published in Gynecologic Oncology found that palliative care consultation is associated with improvement in symptoms, the majority of which occurs within one day of consultation. Read more.
                             
In the Teal Spotlight
Amrita Singh is starting the new year with a capsule collection of curated signature jewelry designs for Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Purchase any item in the special collection from January through March, and 10% of the purchase price will be donated to OCRF. 
 
Ovarian cancer research and treatment is a cause near and dear to Amrita's heart. Since 2007, she and her company have donated over $250,000 in cash and products to OCRF. Amrita designs her pieces to make a statement, in this case that we stand together
in teal and a variety of other colors to fight ovarian cancer until we find a cure. Make a strong statement to fund ovarian cancer research with a strong statement in your jewelry box. Shop the collection of earrings, bangles, bracelets, cuffs and necklaces today!  
                            
OCRF Team Hope All-Stars
The 2nd annual ROCK 'N RUN Think Pink Feel Teal, held on Sunday, October 12, 2014, in Miami, Florida, was created to unite a community in the fight against breast and ovarian cancer and promote awareness to enhance prevention and early detection. The event featured a 5K Orange Theory Fitness Run/Walk and a cardio-blasting dance class with Videosync's Jay Marcos. We are so grateful to Co-Chairs Amy & Harry Hollub, and Meredith & Carlos Wolf, and Student Co-Chairs, Aliya Hollub & Rylee Hollub, and all those who helped raise $10,000 for OCRF.
Julie Salzman and Hayley Strichman hosted their annual Ugly Sweater party in New York City on December 20, 2014 to support OCRF. This past May, one of their beloved friends lost her mother to ovarian cancer. This party was in honor of her, and to support the countless others currently fighting. The event raised nearly $1,300.

 

 

You can join OCRF Team Hope by creating your very own page or event. Click here to get started, or email Melissa Chemick for more information. You could be our next OCRF Team Hope All-Star!

                             
Upcoming Events 
 
January 24th - 7th Annual Benefit for Ovarian Cancer Research Fund - South Philadelphia, PA  
 
March 1st - OCRF's Ovarian Cycle Ready. Set. Ride! - Birmingham, AL 


March 14th - OCRF's Ovarian Cycle Ready. Set. Ride! - Tampa, FL 
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