OVARIAN CANCER is a disease in which abnormal cells in the body grow out of control, specifically the cells of the ovaries, or in the related areas of the fallopian tubes and the peritoneum. These abnormal cells can invade into surrounding normal tissue and/or spread to other sites in the body.
Ovarian cancer can occur in anyone who was born with ovaries.
Therefore, trans men are also at risk for ovarian cancer.
1 in 78 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
And we’re not alone. Many other great organizations provide resources for the ovarian cancer community that compliment our mission.
World Ovarian Cancer Coalition
The Powell-Drescher Foundation is proud to be a partner with the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition, a not-for-profit organization working across the globe towards a world where every woman with ovarian cancer has the best chance of survival, and the best quality of life – wherever she may live.
Amy Krouse Rosenthal Foundation
The Amy Krouse Rosenthal Foundation is a non-profit organization providing funding for ovarian cancer early detection research as well as childhood literacy, causes important to Amy Krouse Rosenthal.
Black Cancer Collaborative
Founded by ovarian cancer survivor and advocate Kimberly Richardson, the Black Cancer Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates partnerships between Black cancer patients and the medical and scientific communities on issues of health equity, patient inclusion and clinical trials participation.
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA)
The OCRA runs many programs aimed at furthering their mission to cure ovarian cancer, advocate for patients, and support survivors.
SHARE Cancer Support
Women of Teal
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