Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation
@ocrfaustralia.bsky.social
OCRF is the leading non-government funder of ovarian cancer research in Australia. We advocate, raise awareness and fund innovative research that will save lives.
To find out more, visit the Inherited Cancers website or read about ovarian cancer risk www.ocrf.com.au/ovarian-canc...
August 27, 2025 at 3:32 AM
To find out more, visit the Inherited Cancers website or read about ovarian cancer risk www.ocrf.com.au/ovarian-canc...
We also add our voice to their call for greater access to timely genetic counselling and testing and recognition of the lifelong support needs of families living with inherited cancer risk.
August 27, 2025 at 3:32 AM
We also add our voice to their call for greater access to timely genetic counselling and testing and recognition of the lifelong support needs of families living with inherited cancer risk.
Genetic testing and surveillance allow individuals to manage their risk, detect cancer earlier, or prevent it altogether.
August 27, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Genetic testing and surveillance allow individuals to manage their risk, detect cancer earlier, or prevent it altogether.
Between 39 – 58% of women who inherit a harmful change in BRCA1, and 13 – 29% of women who inherit a harmful change in BRCA2, will develop ovarian cancer during their lifetime.
August 27, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Between 39 – 58% of women who inherit a harmful change in BRCA1, and 13 – 29% of women who inherit a harmful change in BRCA2, will develop ovarian cancer during their lifetime.
In the case of ovarian cancer approximately 15 - 25% of ovarian cancers have a genetic cause, with mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes being the most common.
August 27, 2025 at 3:32 AM
In the case of ovarian cancer approximately 15 - 25% of ovarian cancers have a genetic cause, with mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes being the most common.
Reposted by Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation
The @ocrfaustralia.bsky.social tissue bank at Hudson Institute is a vital resource for tackling #OvarianCancer. It is one of the largest Australian repositories of ovarian cancer tumour samples for use in research, housing more than 2,448 ovarian tissue samples used to advance diagnosis & treatment
February 26, 2025 at 4:13 AM
The @ocrfaustralia.bsky.social tissue bank at Hudson Institute is a vital resource for tackling #OvarianCancer. It is one of the largest Australian repositories of ovarian cancer tumour samples for use in research, housing more than 2,448 ovarian tissue samples used to advance diagnosis & treatment