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Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation @powelldrescher.bsky.social · May 8

The Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation is proud to be a community partner of the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Because no woman should be left behind.

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Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation @powelldrescher.bsky.social · May 8

May 8 is World Ovarian Cancer Day.

Organized by the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition and supported by over 200 partner organizations from around the world, it is the one day of the year we globally raise our voices in solidarity in the fight against ovarian cancer.

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Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation @powelldrescher.bsky.social · May 8

May 8 is World Ovarian Cancer Day. Organized by the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition and supported by over 200 partner organizations from around the world, it is the one day of the year we globally raise our voices in solidarity in the fight against ovarian cancer.

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Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation @powelldrescher.bsky.social · Apr 8

Join us on 4/22 for our inaugural Paths to Research Advocacy event - the first in a recurring series, where we’ll interviewing experienced research advocates and scientists about their journeys to ovarian cancer research advocacy. Register for this free event through the link in our bio!

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Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation @powelldrescher.bsky.social · Mar 21

#ovariancancer #ovariancancerresearch #ovariancancersurvivor #ovariancancersurvivors #ovariancancerawareness #gyncsm #sgomtg

Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation @powelldrescher.bsky.social · Mar 21

That's a wrap on the annual meeting of the SGO, but we loved all the patient advocate involvement throughout! From the FWC Patient and Advocate Forum on Friday through our co-founder's presentation in the closing session, the power of scientist-survivor collaboration shone through!

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Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation @powelldrescher.bsky.social · Mar 16

#ovariancancer #ovariancancerawarness #ovariancancerresearch #ovariancancersurvivor #gyncsm #sgomtg

Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation @powelldrescher.bsky.social · Mar 16

Advocacy in action! Friday’s FWC Patient & Advocate Forum brought together powerful advocates from across gynecological cancers - including the advocates who spoke on the Patient Advocacy Panel, presenting their experiences, discussing areas in need of support, and encouraging others to join in.

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Ronny Drapkin @rdrapkin8-penn.bsky.social · Jan 24

The Ovarian Cancer Research Syndicate schedule is out from the @pennmedicine.bsky.social Ovarian Cancer Research Center. Great line up!

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Dee Sparacio @womenofteal.bsky.social · Mar 10

Attending the #SGOMtg this year? Please help #MultiplyYourImpact by sharing news from the meeting using the #gyncsm hashtag. Thanks!

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Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation @powelldrescher.bsky.social · Mar 8

On #internationalwomensday, we’re spotlighting the women who work tirelessly to POWER the Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, as well as all the women (and men!) who support us! We couldn’t do it without ALL of you!

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Ronny Drapkin @rdrapkin8-penn.bsky.social · Mar 7

Congratulations to Pamela Rojas de Santiago on her paper in
@Nature_NPJ Precision Oncology showing LINE-1 ORF1p expression in clear cell ovarian cancer precursors (endometriosis) and detection in patient samples. 🎉 rdcu.be/ecv6k
@powelldrescher.bsky.social @tinaswish.bsky.social @srocf.bsky.social

LINE-1 ORF1p expression occurs in clear cell ovarian carcinoma precursors and is a candidate blood biomarker

npj Precision Oncology - LINE-1 ORF1p expression occurs in clear cell ovarian carcinoma precursors and is a candidate blood biomarker

rdcu.be

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Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation @powelldrescher.bsky.social · Feb 28

Seattle-area ovarian cancer survivors - come join us!

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Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation @powelldrescher.bsky.social · Feb 26

Join us at the FWC Patient & Advocate Forum in Seattle on March 14! All the details are linked in our bio!

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Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation @powelldrescher.bsky.social · Feb 19

The Foundation for Women’s Cancer Patient and Advocate Education Forum is in Seattle, 3/14, 10:00 - 4:00. Register for this free event through the link in our bio (code FWC25PAF).

Don’t miss the Hope Award Poster Walk, 3/16 2:00-3:30, and stay for the Coffee, Chat and Recap starting at 4:00.

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Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation @powelldrescher.bsky.social · Feb 5

#ovariancancer #ovariancancerawarness #ovariancancerresearch #ovariancancersurvivor #gyncsm

Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation @powelldrescher.bsky.social · Feb 5

Announcing the recipients of the first POWER Foundation Pilot Grant Award - Drs. Connolly, Porac, and Mulas from the Fox Chase Cancer Center! Dr. Clare Porac, an ovarian cancer survivor, has provided her thoughts on the project and will continue to provide feedback throughout the project.

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Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation @powelldrescher.bsky.social · Feb 4

World Cancer Day - a global initiative to raise awareness, improve education and catalyze personal, collective and government action. Together, let’s reimagine a world where millions of preventable cancer deaths are saved and access to life-saving cancer treatment and care is equitable for all.

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Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation @powelldrescher.bsky.social · Jan 30

We’re sending an ovarian cancer advocate to the AACR Meeting, April 25-30, 2025, in Chicago. While there, the advocate will participate in the Scientist-Survivor Program, learning about cancer research and interacting with scientists and others. Apply by 2/1/25 through the link in our bio.

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Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation @powelldrescher.bsky.social · Jan 30

#ovariancancer #ovariancancerawarness #ovariancancerresearch #ovariancancersurvivor #gyncsm

Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation @powelldrescher.bsky.social · Jan 30

We’re sending an ovarian cancer advocate to the AACR Meeting, April 25-30, 2025, in Chicago. While there, the advocate will participate in the Scientist-Survivor Program, learning about cancer research and interacting with scientists and others. Apply by 2/1/25 through the link in our bio.

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Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation @powelldrescher.bsky.social · Jan 26

FWC presents the Patient & Advocate Education Forum - 3/14/25 in Seattle. Patients and advocates will learn from medical professionals about recent developments in gynecologic cancer, and patient advocates will share their advocacy journeys and answer questions. Register through the link in bio.

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Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation @powelldrescher.bsky.social · Jan 25

#ovariancancer #ovariancancerawarness #ovariancancerresearch #ovariancancersurvivor #gyncsm

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Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation @powelldrescher.bsky.social · Jan 25

We’re sending an ovarian cancer advocate to the AACR Annual Meeting, April 25-30, 2025, in Chicago, where the advocate will participate in the Scientist-Survivor Program, learning about cancer research and interacting with scientists and others. Applications are due 2/1/25, linked in bio.

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Powell-Drescher Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation @powelldrescher.bsky.social · Jan 25

Phenomenal line up!

Ronny Drapkin @rdrapkin8-penn.bsky.social · Jan 24

The Ovarian Cancer Research Syndicate schedule is out from the @pennmedicine.bsky.social Ovarian Cancer Research Center. Great line up!

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