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Research News

In December, researchers in London announced the long-awaited final results of the United Kingdom Collaborative Trial of Ovarian Cancer Screening (UKCTOCS).

Results of the trial, published in the British journal The Lancet, showed that average-risk, post-menopausal women who were screened for ovarian cancer based on a test called ROCA (Risk of Ovarian Cancer Algorithm) were not less likely to die from ovarian cancer than women who were not screened.

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OCRF News
Beth Karlan, M.D.

This year, 18 scientists at top medical institutions across the country will pursue their promising research projects thanks to help from an OCRF grant. Over the next few months, we'll introduce you to all of these grantees, along with a simplified overview of their research projects, in our new weekly "Meet an OCRF Researcher" Facebook series.

Dr. Beth Karlan, of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, is first in the series. Dr. Karlan's research focuses on better understanding the co-dependence between ovarian cancer cells and tumor stroma, which can be thought of as scaffolding that is crucial for tumor development and growth. "The work will examine novel approaches to attack the interplay between ovarian cancer cells and the tumor's stroma," says Dr. Karlan. "In this way, new targets and approaches to halting tumor growth and preventing recurrence may be revealed."  

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Ready to ride with Ovarian Cycle in 2016? Registration is now open for rides in Birmingham, Tampa and Chicago, with lots more on the way. Reserve your bike today for an event near you, sign up below for email alerts when new dates are announced, or learn about hosting a ride in your community.

Ride in Birmingham on February 21st
In the Teal Spotlight
Jamie and Dawn Twedt

Jamie Twedt of Colorado has a motto: "Knowledge is power." After learning she had a BRCA gene mutation, which made her more susceptible to developing ovarian and breast cancer, she resolved to share the importance of knowing personal risk with as many women as possible, and to support further research by raising funds for OCRF. To date, she's raised more than $30,000 through her campaign, and will take on her fourth Ironman this November in Colorado.

Despite a successful campaign, she has no intention of hanging up her wetsuit any time soon. "My ultimate goal is to keep raising money until a cure is found."
OCRF Team Hope
Jennifer Clark, third from right, at last year's event

On January 30th, ovarian cancer survivor and longtime supporter Jennifer Clark will hold her much-anticipated 8th Annual Benefit for OCRF at Chickie's and Pete's in South Philadelphia. Thanks to her efforts, this annual event has raised more than $115,000 for OCRF. Tickets are now available for this year's fundraiser, where guests will enjoy raffles, a live and silent auction, and food and drinks from Chickie's and Pete's. Join supporters in the area for an evening to remember!

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

Upcoming Events

January 30th8th Annual Benefit for OCRFPhiladelphia, PA
February 12thDining to Benefit Ovarian Cancer Research FundPhiladelphia, PA
February 21stOCRF's Ovarian Cycle RideBirmingham, AL
March 5thOCRF's Ovarian Cycle RideTampa, FL
April 17thOCRF's Ovarian Cycle RideBannockburn, IL
June 11thOCRF's Super Saturday LASanta Monica, CA
June 12thGildan Esprit de She TriathlonNaperville, IL
July 30thOCRF's Super Saturday NYWater Mill, NY

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