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Breaking the News: How to Tell Others About Your Ovarian Cancer

April 20 | 2023

By Becky E. Zook RN, BSN, MS: Receiving a diagnosis of ovarian cancer is a life-changing event that affects everyone in your life. From friends to family, to co-workers, and more, disclosing a diagnosis of ovarian cancer may feel like a daunting task. This article provides some tips for planning your ovarian cancer diagnosis discussion with others.

Introducing Ina® The Intelligent Nutrition Assistant

April 01 | 2023

The Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance has partnered with Savor HealthⓇ to bring personalized nutrition support to help people with cancer eat healthy and stay well nourished throughout treatment and beyond. Good nutrition can help people with cancer feel better and manage symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, tiredness, and decreased appetite. ●Simply text InaⓇ from your cell phone 24/7 and she’ll respond with personalized nutrition tips, recipes, and answers to your questions. ●Knowledge and advice from InaⓇ comes from registered dietitians, nurses, and doctors who are experts in treating and supporting cancer patients. ●Registration and unlimited 24/7 access to InaⓇ is free, safe, and secure.

MIOCA Partners with ApricityCare

April 01 | 2023

MIOCA presents ApricityCare, a symptom management system that offers 24/7 monitoring and care to you, at home!

Fitness For Cancer Fatigue Webinar

March 30 | 2023

Join us for Fitness For Cancer Fatigue, a virtual resource brought to you by MIOCA and Champ Therapy & Wellness Learn the benefits of exercise during cancer treatment and how to reduce cancer-related fatigue. Our host, Kelly Hogan, owner of Champ Therapy and Wellness PLLC, will explain cancer-related fatigue and how to combat it with the benefits of physical activity. Join our free webinar to find great insights and tips on how you can increase your quality of life and continue to live life as normally as possible before, during and after treatment.

Cancer and Careers to host Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer

March 24 | 2023

Cancer and Careers is hosting a virtual Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer, on Friday, March 24, 2023! This FREE conference will explore the complexities working people face as they try to balance their cancer treatment and recovery with employment. Topics will include job search, disclosure decisions, working through treatment, enhancing skills, self-confidence, communicating effectively and more. CEs/PDs available for nurses, social workers and HR professionals.

OCRA Virtual Spring Advocacy Day 2023

March 09 | 2023

Representing ovarian cancer survivors from across the state, MIOCA works to advance federal and state legislation to improve funding and support for survivors. MIOCA speaks as the voice of survivors educating legislators about the public policy initiatives critical to saving lives from ovarian cancer. Each year, our MIOCA and members of our Michigan teal community attends OCRA's Advocacy Day to represent the voices of those affected by ovarian cancer. Learn more about our legislative efforts in 2023 to advance public policy initiatives and increase funding for ovarian cancer research. The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) organizes this important event in an effort to bring awareness of ovarian cancer to members of Congress and stress the need for continued funding for ovarian cancer research on the federal level. Our team is excited to participate again this year and we encourage YOU to join us virtually on Wednesday, March 15th.

Registration Now Open for Friends & Family Ovarian Cancer Support Group

February 28 | 2023

Helping others through a cancer journey can be challenging and speaking to others about your experiences can be very beneficial. Join MIOCA's Friends & Family Support Group to build a community you can talk to, share your story with and find support.

Find MIOCA at the Mid Michigan Women's Expo

February 12 | 2023

Friday, February 10th through Sunday, February 12th, find us at the the Mid-Michigan Women's Expo and enjoy hundreds of exhibits, shopping and fun. Our team will be there to raise awareness, share resources and we have some great giveaways too! Tickets are available now.

MIOCA's 2023 HundredX Campaign

January 02 | 2023

Today through January 31st, you can help fundraise for MIOCA without spending a cent!

MIOCA Announces 2022 Geri Fournier Ovarian Cancer Research Grant Recipient

December 19 | 2022

MIOCA recognizes that funding for ovarian cancer research is vital to promote new scientific advances in detection and improved treatment outcomes. We are pleased to announce our 2022 Geri Fournier Ovarian Cancer Research Award recipient is: Dr. Gen Sheng Wu, Department of Oncology and Pathology at Wayne State University School of Medicine | "Targeting PARP inhibitor resistance in ovarian cancer"

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