2012 Gala
The OCAO's third annual gala is coming soon and we're excited to celebrate one of our favorite yearly events.
The 2012 gala will be held at The Medallion Country Club in Westerville on April 14 and this year's theme is "On Wings of Hope."
Tickets are on sale and available here.
Additional information about the gala can be found on our 2012 Wings of Hope gala events page.
Please join our gala events page on Facebook and thank you for your continued support and we hope to see you on April 14.
New ACOG Guidelines
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recently updated its practice guidelines on the role of the obstetrician/gynecologist in diagnosing ovarian cancer. The Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Ohio in conjunction with our national partner, the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, applauds the new guidelines which reflect the latest scientific evidence on screening, symptoms and surgical staging. The ACOG guidelines state that ovarian cancer DOES have symptoms, and recommends that initial surgery be performed by a gynecological oncologist.
Obstetrician/gynecologists are frontline doctors, many with ovarian cancer see a gynecologist before being referred to a gynecologic oncologist for surgery and treatment. Given that ACOG represents 52,000 obstetrician/gynecologists across the United States, we are pleased to see this updated committee opinion on ovarian cancer. The OCAO and the Alliance hope that women's healthcare providers will recognize the signs, symptoms and risks of ovarian cancer, and appropriately refer patients to see specialists.
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OCNA Partner Member Regional Conference
The OCAO will be joining our national partner, OCNA, and many of our sister partner members on March 10, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana for our very first Midwest Regional Conference.
The conference will bring together survivors, caregivers and medical professionals to learn about local research and clinical trials, ways to be involved in the OvCA cause and community, as well as quality of life issues. The conference provides attendees with an opportunity to network and share their story with other ovarian cancer survivors and caregivers. Click here to learn more and register...
A conference fee of $50 is required for registration. Fee includes breakfast, lunch and all conference materials. Registration is required by Friday, March 2, 2012.
The conference will be held at the JW Mariott in Indianapolis, Indiana. A discounted conference rate of $169.00 a night has been reserved for Friday/Saturday night registrations. Hotel reservations must be made by February 8, 2012 to receive the conference rate. Please mention that you are with the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance conference when making reservations. To reserve a room click here...
Location: JW Mariott
10 S. West Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
The Midwest Regional Conference is being hosted by:
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Ohio
Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance
Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance
Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance
Ovar'coming Together
We hope to see you there on March 10, 2012!
Grocery Shop for the OCAO
The OCAO is proud to announce that we are now part of Kroger's Community Rewards program.
Each year Kroger gives $4,000,000 to non-profit organizations through this exciting program designed to give back to the local community.
By registering your Kroger Plus Card online at the website below, each time you shop and swipe your card, the OCAO automatically earns money.
This program is an easy way to help the OCAO while you purchase your family's groceries. To sign up and register your card, simply click on the link below and get started.
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Faces of Ovarian Cancer
The Faces of Ovarian Cancer is an ongoing project within the OCAO designed to raise public awareness and put a face on the disease.
By conducting interviews with survivors, their family members and the medical teams who care for these women, we hope to not only promote awareness, but to also show that while every woman is at risk, a diagnosis has a ripple effect impacting the surrounding community. Our survivors are the Faces of Ovarian Cancer, their spouses and partners are the Faces of Ovarian Cancer, their children are the Faces of Ovarian Cancer and so are their doctors and nurses.
If you would like to participate in this project, please contact Amanda Miller at amiller@ocao.org or cal 614-546-9498.
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