Ovarian Cancer Canada
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You’ve asked, we’ve answered: a new series of #education and #support events are coming your way! Ovarian Cancer Canada is pleased to announce a virtual monthly speaker series for women living with #ovariancancer and their family and friends, with leading experts from across Canada. Join us on Wednesday, February 24 for our first session, Demystifying Clinical Trials with Dr. Stephanie Lheureux, Gynecologic Oncology and Clinician Investigator at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Valerie Bowering, Drug Development Program-Phase II- Clinical Research Manager, and Kathleen Robb, Teal Sister. #Register for free today at http://noca.convio.net/site/Calendar?id=101023&view=Detail

There is no screening test for #ovariancancer. While the pandemic continues to impact the way Canadians live and the day-to-day routine, #women must continue to be proactive about their #health. Remind your family, friends and followers to contact their doctors if they notice new symptoms that persist for three weeks or longer. Share this post with the people you care about. #NewNormalSameCancer

Want to know the latest #ovariancancer news and stories from across Canada? Subscribe to Seeds of Hope, Ovarian Cancer Canada’s bi-monthly e-newsletter and get to know more about the people who have been impacted by this cause and learn more about how we are changing outcomes. Sign up today to receive February’s edition: http://ovariancanada.org/subscribe

Join us on Wednesday, February 24 for our first session, Demystifying Clinical Trials with Dr. Stephanie Lheureux, Gynecologic Oncology and Clinician Investigator at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Valerie Bowering, Drug Development Program-Phase II- Clinical Research Manager, and Kathleen Robb, Teal Sister. #Register for free today at http://noca.convio.net/site/Calendar?id=101023&view=Detail

Valentine's day is turning teal and this teal heart is for you. Teal Sisters, as you share your journey with Ovarian Cancer Canada, know that you are in our hearts and we are by your side. Show your #love for the women and families affected by #ovariancancer. Honour a #TealSister, show your appreciation for a loved one, a caregiver, or support system. Share this post and show your Facebook friends that this cause is close to your #heart. ... #ovariancancerawareness #valentinesday #womenshealth

Teal Sister, Jennifer Smyth of #Victoria, BC is sharing hope this Valentine’s Day and packaging up her handmade #chocolates to raise funds and awareness of #ovariancancer. Jennifer has been #cancer free for twenty years and she’s marking this milestone by setting a goal to raise $20,000 in support of the 2021 Ovarian Cancer Canada #WalkofHope. Watch the clip via CHEK News to learn more about Jennifer's passion and her #fundraising efforts in the community. Be sure to save the date for the 2021 Walk on Sunday, September 12.

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we salute members of our dynamic research team: Scientific Advisor Alicia Tone, who also serves as project manager of Ovarian Cancer Canada’s OvCAN research initiative; and Research Associate Talin Boghosian. Alicia’s deep well of experience in the ovarian cancer field includes a Ph. D. in ovarian cancer biology from the University of Toronto, postdoctoral studies in ovarian cancer genomics at B.C. Cancer Agency, and more ...than seven years as Scientific Associate in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. In her dual role, she works with the top ovarian cancer researchers and oncologists in Canada to find new treatments for women living with ovarian cancer through OvCAN, and arms women across Canada who may be at risk for ovarian cancer with the information and resources they need to access genetic testing and risk-reducing surgery. Talin supports OvCAN projects, and assists with other research connected to our organization’s strategic priorities. Prior to joining the team, she was a research assistant at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Women’s College Hospital, focusing on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. #WomenInScience #ovariancancer #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience

If you have been diagnosed with high-grade serous #ovariancancer (HGSOC), you may be eligible to participate in a Canadian clinical trial to help determine how early doctors can introduce PARP inhibitor therapy in an ovarian #cancer patient’s journey. The NEO trial, led by Drs. Amit Oza and Stephanie Lheureux from Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, is a multi-centre study funded through OvCAN, and is now accepting applications. The NEO Trial will compare the use of the PARP... inhibitor Olaparib to standard chemotherapy applied immediately before and after surgery to delay disease progression and reduce recurrences. It’s one of four new clinical trials, led by some of Canada’s top gynecological oncologists, into the potential of PARP inhibitors and related treatments to delay the recurrence of HGSOC for some women. They were selected from a pool of applications by a panel of international experts and patient partners in a competition administered by Ovarian Cancer Canada as part of OvCAN, our five-year research initiative. #Learn more: https://ovariancanada.org//Making-Waves-in-Research-OvCAN-

While COVID-19 is dominating news headlines, #cancer continues to impact our #health and our communities. Together with organizations across the country, Ovarian Cancer Canada is here to say we see you. We are still by your side. #newnormalsamecancer

Advocate for change - Participate in The Every Woman Study: Canadian Edition. Take the survey: ovariancanada.org/everywoman

"This was the first time, since I was diagnosed two years ago, that I have been in the company of other women with ovarian cancer. It has motivated me to be more involved in this community." A Symposium participant Thank you for attending Ovarian Cancer Canada’s National Symposium. This past weekend, the #ovariancancer community united online for a weekend of wellness, knowledge, support and connection. Over 400 Teal Sisters, partners and caregivers logged in to learn, co...nnect and share with one another. We hope the Symposium inspired new connections and continued hope. Missed a session? Looking for more information? The virtual event platform will remain open. Log in and click on the Session tab to find resources and presentations from our speakers.

Day 2 of Ovarian Cancer Canada’s National Symposium begins at 11:30 a.m. EDT/ 8:30 a.m. PDT with a warm welcome from Elisabeth Baugh, CEO of Ovarian Cancer Canada, followed by an exciting, full-day schedule featuring researchers from across #Canada, health experts, #therapists, and more. Check out the full agenda here: ovariancanada.org/symposium#agenda

Today is the day! Day 1 of Ovarian Cancer Canada’s National Symposium: A weekend of wellness, knowledge, support and connection, begins at 6 p.m. EDT/ 3 p.m. PDT. Remember you must log in to PheedLoop with the unique username and password you received via email. Day 1 begins with a warm welcome from Ovarian Cancer Canada, followed by entertainment and a panel of #women diagnosed with #ovariancancer sharing their personal stories. ... Day 1 wraps up at 8:30 p.m. EDT / 5:30 p.m. PDT after a CockTEAL hour meet and greet and yoga session. Click here for tips to help ensure a great virtual event experience: https://ovariancanada.org/symposium#tips Need assistance logging into PheedLoop? Please contact Ashley Law, Community Engagement and Events Associate at [email protected]. See more

The Symposium is a two-day virtual event bringing together #women living with #ovariancancer, partners and caregivers. The event officially begins on Friday at 6 p.m. EDT/ 3 p.m. PDT with a warm welcome from Stephanie Gosselin, Regional Director of Ovarian Cancer Canada, entertainment by Canadian singer-songwriter, Jessica Mitchell and a panel discussion of #women living with #ovariancancer. Sharon Halpern of Ontario, Nadia Hillier of Nova Scotia, Diane Johansen of Bri...tish Columbia, and Michelle Weston of Saskatchewan, will share their own words and discuss their experience living with the disease. Please welcome these Teal Sisters to the Symposium virtual stage. Sharon is a Chartered Professional Accountant and has worked as a professor of accounting. Living with #cancer has fueled her passion about the importance of peer support, and she has spent time volunteering with Ovarian Cancer Canada. Nadia lives in Nova Scotia with her husband and two yorkies and loves to travel, advocate, volunteer and thrift shop. She was diagnosed at 33 years old in 2014 and has had two reoccurrences since then. Diane is a 74-year-old widow who is happily retired after 30 years in banking. She loves spending time with her family, enjoys baking, and is an avid traveller and volunteer. Michelle wants to help spread awareness of this most fatal gynecological cancer after experiencing vague symptoms prior to her diagnosis in February of this year. She has recently completed her treatment and lives and works in Saskatchewan. The full agenda for the Symposium is now available online including session topics, panelists and times for both days of the event. Get the details: ovariancanada.org/symposium#agenda See more

Hot off the press! Check out the agenda for the Symposium including session topics, panelists and times for both days of the event. The Symposium starts at 6 p.m. EDT/ 3 p.m. PDT on Friday and at 11:30 a.m. EDT/ 8:30 a.m. PDT on Saturday. This interactive weekend is hosted on an online platform called PheedLoop, where you’ll hear directly from Canada’s top #researchers, #healthcare professionals, and other experts about all aspects of #ovariancancer including #treatment, #wellness, and survivorship. You will also have the opportunity to connect with #women personally affected by ovarian #cancer and learn about their journeys. Click the link below to view the agenda online

Have you registered for Ovarian Cancer Canada’s National Symposium? Were you one of the lucky participants to sign up for the exclusive Laura Mercier Breakout Sessions? These two different sessions will showcase Laura Mercier’s iconic beauty techniques; focusing on her philosophy of what makes you unique makes you beautiful. Ovarian Cancer Canada is proud to work with Laura Mercier Canada, a sponsor of this event, and we are proud to introduce you to Kathleen, who will be... guiding you through these sessions. With a passion for all thing’s beauty, Kathleen has worked with the brand for 10 years and has trained under Madame Mercier herself! Using different make-up products and techniques she will ensure a safe space to play, learn, experiment and ask questions. She loves to show clients how to create effortless artistry at home! She is the Education & Events Manager for Laura Mercier Canada and believes in helping every woman look and feel her best. Thank you Laura Mercier Canada for sponsoring this event and joining our community.

Have you registered for Ovarian Cancer Canada’s National Symposium on October 23 and 24? More than 350 people have already registered for this virtual event and you can, too. Registration is free: ovariancanada.org/symposium. The event itself is hosted on an online platform that empowers you to attend informative presentations, chat with other guests, participate in breakout sessions of your choosing, and tune in for live entertainment and fun activities. All in the comfort ...of your own home! Please join us in welcoming Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden, one of the speakers at the Symposium. As an accomplished professor, scientist, and award-winning researcher, Dr. Vanderhyden has dedicated many years to leading a #cancer #research program and developing networks and resources to increase ovarian cancer research across #Canada. She also plays an active role on the Board of Directors of Ovarian Cancer Canada. Watch her video to learn more about her session and what you can look forward to at the Symposium. If you’ve already registered, be sure to keep an eye on your inbox for the full agenda which will be released for all participants very soon and be sure to RSVP to the Facebook Event Page: www.facebook.com/ovariancancercanada/events

The global impact of ovarian cancer: It’s being estimated that by 2050, 50 per cent more women could be diagnosed with ovarian cancer worldwide and much of the increase is likely to affect women in developing economies. How can the global community prevent this from happening? Elisabeth Baugh, CEO of Ovarian Cancer Canada and Chair of the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition, joins an international panel of experts discussing this issue at Making Ovarian Cancer a Global Priority, a virtual event hosted by the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition on October 22 at 8 a.m. ET. Register today: https://calendly.com/wocc/global-priority?month=2020-10 World Ovarian Cancer Coalition | World Ovarian Cancer Day

Counting down the days to the start of Ovarian Cancer Canada’s National Symposium. More than 350 people have already registered for this free, virtual event, and you can, too. Join us on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 for an interactive weekend of wellness, knowledge, support and connection. This event is hosted on an online platform that empowers you to attend informative presentations, chat with other guests, participate in breakout sessions of your choosing, and tune in for live entertainment and fun activities. All in the comfort of your own home! The full agenda is coming soon. Register today: ovariancanada.org/symposium

Did you know Cécile Hryhorczuk is the recipient of the 2020 Peggy Truscott Award of Hope for the #Quebec region? Diagnosed herself with #ovariancancer in 2015 (followed by a recurrence in 2017), she’s made it her personal mission to spotlight the disease while also supporting and encouraging other #women who are facing this disease, her Teal Sisters. This award was definitely a surprise for me I wasn’t expecting it. As there is still such a need for funding, it’s important we have a strong community to push for change. We also need to be able to count on each other. I will continue to use my voice, to join other voices to speak up, and speak loud, about this disease. - Cécile Learn more about Cécile and her fellow 2020 Peggy Truscott Award of Hope winners: https://ovariancanada.org//Incredible-Champions-for-the-Ca

OvCAN is Ovarian Cancer Canada’s five-year #research initiative aimed at improving the outcomes of #women diagnosed with #ovariancancer. Launched last year, thanks to a $10 million Government of Canada funding commitment, OvCAN has three main priorities: research models, novel treatments, and personalized clinical trials. COVID-19 has not slowed our progress we recently announced the first four OvCAN-funded trials, all of which focus on treatment strategies to delay the recurrence of ovarian #cancer. Though diverse in approach and application, these exciting trials are united by their potential to bring made-in-Canada findings to the forefront of the #global push to improve ovarian cancer outcomes. Learn more