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"Nobody Wants This" Star Jackie Tohn Wins Big for OCRA on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire

Actress and comedian Jackie Tohn, a BRCA1 previvor and vocal advocate for hereditary cancer screening, took the hot seat on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and won $125,000 to support OCRA’s research, advocacy, and support programs.

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A New Way to Move Gynecologic Cancer Research Forward

OCRA's Research Exchange is a first-of-its-kind, global, AI-powered ecosystem designed to transform how gynecologic cancer research is conducted—accelerating breakthroughs by connecting patients, clinicians, researchers, and data in real time. Whether you’re sharing your experience in our patient registry, exploring new findings, reading last month’s gyn cancer journal articles, or supporting this work, you can participate.

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OCRA has invested $150 million toward finding a cure for ovarian and gynecologic cancers.

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OCRA’s groundbreaking programs help 140,000 people each year navigate an overwhelming diagnosis, aiding patients and families when they need it most.

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Advocacy is the Lifeblood of Change

OCRA advocates on Capitol Hill to improve research and education, drug and diagnostic safety, and access to quality care for all members of the ovarian and gynecologic cancer community. To date, OCRA has helped secure more than $4.4 billion in federal funding.

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Genetic testing can save your life.

Knowledge is power. Genetic testing can lower your risk of ovarian and gynecologic cancers.

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Join our Staying Connected Support Series, Woman to Woman Peer Mentor Program, or online community for knowledge, connection, support, and hope.

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There are so many ways to lend a hand and improve the lives of thousands of ovarian and gynecologic cancer patients and their families.

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Action Alert: Urge Congress to Support the Ovarian Cancer IMPACT Act

Action Alert: Urge Congress to Support the Ovarian Cancer IMPACT Act

After months of dedicated advocacy alongside survivors, families, and clinicians, the bipartisan Ovarian Cancer Improving and Modernizing Prevention, Access, Care, and Testing (IMPACT) Act has officially been introduced in Congress.  Championed by Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Katie Britt (R-AL) in the Senate, and Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) and Don Bacon (R-NE-01) in the House, this bill … Continued

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The Overview: September 2026

The Overview: September 2026

Dear Friends, Every day, I’m reminded that this community doesn’t wait for change—it builds it, together. That’s true across everything OCRA does, and it’s true of the impact we have made, with your help, through our September fundraising campaign. Because so many of you have stepped forward, we’ve extended our goal to $350,000. Every gift … Continued

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OCRA’s International Gynecologic Cancer Conference® Session Recordings Now Available to Watch Free Online

OCRA’s International Gynecologic Cancer Conference® Session Recordings Now Available to Watch Free Online

Watch expert sessions on ovarian, endometrial, cervical, and rare gynecologic cancers, and more This September, more than 2,180 people from 65 countries came together for OCRA’s 2026 International Gynecologic Cancer Conference® to learn the latest updates, gain resources for navigating gynecologic cancer, and find support, community, and hope. If you couldn’t join us live, or … Continued

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