wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance
the wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance is proud to be a community partner of the ovarian cancer research fund alliance .
the wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance is committed to providing education, support, and funding of research for ovarian cancer throughout wisconsin .
©2000 wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance. all rights reserved. the wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance is a 501 (c) (3) tax - exempt organization .
the wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance is committed to providing education, support, and funding of research for ovarian cancer throughout wisconsin .
in 2017 the wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance was able to fund $ 25, 000 toward ovarian cancer research. we hope to grow this number every year !
with cancer clinics across eastern wisconsin, you can find care near you. we also offer care at wisconsin’s first spanish - language cancer clinic .
because of your support, woca has been able to donate to ovarian cancer research in wisconsin. last year woca donated $ 25, 000 to
woca started in 2000 after joan sagan, an oncology nurse, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. she knew immediately that she wanted to start a group in wisconsin that did for ovarian cancer what the komen foundation did for breast cancer. our mission: education, support, and advocacy. woca pledges to create awareness of the subtle symptoms of ovarian cancer. woca works to support wisconsin women and their families in their battle with ovarian cancer. that includes, but is not limited to, developing and distributing educational materials, promoting support systems, and creating networking groups. woca’s membership supports the advocacy efforts of the ovarian cancer national alliance to secure funds and advance research on the national level. woca also supports state programs that are dedicated to ovarian cancer research .
an integral part of the university of wisconsin school of medicine and public health, the university of wisconsin carbone cancer center unites more than 280 physicians and scientists who work together in translating discoveries from research laboratories into new treatments that benefit people with cancer. the only national cancer institute (nci) - designated comprehensive cancer center in wisconsin, the university of wisconsin carbone cancer center provides the best available cancer care to more than 31, 000 patients each year and participates in more than 250 clinical trials annually .
woca drops off comfort totes to area hospitals for women recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer .
this one - stop service provides a comprehensive yet simplified system for women to find and link to clinical trial options for ovarian cancer. the ovarian cancer national alliance clinical trials matching service is available by telephone at (800) 535 - 1682 or by clicking
screening trials look for ways to detect ovarian cancer at an early stage in healthy women .
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woman to woman is a program of the ovarian cancer research fund alliance (ocrfa). ovarian cancer survivors from the south carolina ovarian cancer foundation’s upstate group serve as volunteer mentors in this program which is available to patients from all area hospital systems. the local program coordinator is based at greenville health system and may be reached at 864 - 455 - 5694 .
the wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance (woca) is a not - for - profit organization founded in 2000 to provide awareness and education for ovarian cancer patients, and their families. while we realize the financial burden that can come about due to ovarian cancer, woca’s “teal in need” campaign focuses on financially assisting ovarian cancer patients while they are currently undergoing treatment or finished treatment within the past 6 months. woca defines “treatment” as: chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, clinical trials, and / or therapy / program regimen. if additional funds are available, woca will accept applications from all individuals with a history of ovarian cancer that reside is the state of wisconsin. woca assists individuals regardless of their race, age, religion, or sexual orientation. to be eligible for financial assistance, you must be an ovarian cancer patient living or receiving treatment in wisconsin, unless otherwise approved by the “teal in need” committee .
focuses on understanding the interaction between ovarian cancer spheroids and the mesothelium that lines the peritoneal cavity in order to determine how spheroids play a role in ovarian cancer metastasis and resistance to treatment .
prevention trials test ways to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. they typically enroll healthy women at high risk for developing ovarian cancer or survivors who want to prevent its return or reduce the chance of developing a new type of cancer .
fort washington, pa — the national comprehensive cancer network ® (nccn ®), an alliance of the nation’s leading cancer centers dedicated to quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of cancer care, today announced that university of wisconsin carbone cancer center has been elected to institutional membership. nccn now has 27 member institutions serving the needs of people with cancer throughout the united states .
they heard tales of puzzling symptoms and missed opportunities. such stories are common among ovarian cancer patients .
encouraging those diagnosed with ovarian cancer. we invite all women diagnosed with ovarian cancer to come learn more about woca and our mission. you are welcome to come once, twice, or every time !
if these women could be diagnosed at stage 1, they would have more of a chance to live ,
said kelli zembruski, president of the wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance. cancer' s progression is ranked in stages, with 1 being the earliest and 4 the latest. zembruski' s sister, joan sagan, an oncology nurse herself, was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer at the age of 49 and died at 53 .
there are a number of different web - based resources where people can search for clinical trials. we are proud to offer the ovarian cancer research fund alliance clinical trials matching service in partnership with emergingmed .
diagnostic trials seek to develop better ways to diagnose and care for women with ovarian cancer. they usually enroll women who have already had ovarian cancer or who have signs and symptoms of it. many of the current diagnostic trials in ovarian cancer focus on proteomics, which involves evaluating the levels of different proteins in the blood .
the lyda hill cancer prevention center provides cancer risk assessment, screening and diagnostic services .
university of wisconsin carbone cancer center has been named the newest nccn member institution; nccn now has 27 member institutions serving patients throughout the united states .
woca is a tax - exempt organization pursuant to section 501 (c) (3) of the internal revenue code. the organization falls under the umbrella and is a working partner of the ovarian cancer national alliance .
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“i’m not supposed to be here, ” she says. she believes that the reason she was spared was because god walked her through the fire, in part to raise awareness about the disease through her work with the ovarian cancer research fund alliance (ocrfa). unlike colon cancer, which can be caught early, ovarian cancer is usually diagnosed in its later, deadlier stages .
it was while working as a volunteer on the komen foundation’s milwaukee race for the cure in 1999 that joan sagan, an oncology nurse with more than 20 years experience, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. she knew right away that she wanted to start a wisconsin organization that would do for ovarian cancer what the komen foundation did for breast cancer: provide education, encourage advocacy, generate support .
each person’s cancer is unique. genetic tumor analysis and a unique database could help your cancer team find more effective treatments to your specific cancer .
the ovarian cancer national alliance clinical trials matching service provides information on current clinical trials in the united states and canada. women can customize their searches based on a range of criteria that includes the specific ovarian cancer type, stage, treatment history and place where she can enroll. a clinical trial specialist will be assigned to each caller to guide her through her confidential search .
in a conference room recently at aurora sinai medical center in milwaukee, a handful of third - year medical students from the university of wisconsin school of medicine and public health received a one - hour lesson in ovarian cancer, one they would not soon forget .
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the nccn member institutions are: fred & pamela buffett cancer center, omaha, ne; case comprehensive cancer center / university hospitals seidman cancer center and cleveland clinic taussig cancer institute, cleveland, oh; city of hope comprehensive cancer center, los angeles, ca; dana - farber / brigham and women’s cancer center | massachusetts general hospital cancer center, boston, ma; duke cancer institute, durham, nc; fox chase cancer center, philadelphia, pa; huntsman cancer institute at the university of utah, salt lake city, ut; fred hutchinson cancer research center / seattle cancer care alliance, seattle, wa; the sidney kimmel comprehensive cancer center at johns hopkins, baltimore, md; robert h. lurie comprehensive cancer center of northwestern university, chicago, il; mayo clinic cancer center, phoenix / scottsdale, az, jacksonville, fl, and rochester, mn; memorial sloan kettering cancer center, new york, ny; moffitt cancer center, tampa, fl; the ohio state university comprehensive cancer center - james cancer hospital and solove research institute, columbus, oh; roswell park cancer institute, buffalo, ny; siteman cancer center at barnes - jewish hospital and washington university school of medicine, st. louis, mo; st. jude children’s research hospital / the university of tennessee health science center, memphis, tn; stanford cancer institute, stanford, ca; university of alabama at birmingham comprehensive cancer center, birmingham, al; uc san diego moores cancer center, la jolla, ca; ucsf helen diller family comprehensive cancer center, san francisco, ca; university of colorado cancer center, aurora, co; university of michigan comprehensive cancer center, ann arbor, mi; the university of texas md anderson cancer center, houston, tx; university of wisconsin carbone cancer center, madison, wi; vanderbilt - ingram cancer center, nashville, tn; and yale cancer center / smilow cancer hospital, new haven, ct .
then, late in 2007, a gynecologist phoned to tell her she had endometrial cancer, which appears in the lining of the uterus. women who have endometrial cancer run a 15% risk of also having ovarian cancer, and when doctors removed her ovaries in a hysterectomy, they found cancer in both .
treatment trials determine what new treatments or combinations of existing treatments can help women who have ovarian cancer. they evaluate the effectiveness of new treatments or new ways to use existing treatments. (a “treatment” may be a drug, therapy vaccine, surgery, or any combination of these .) various treatment trials exist for women with ovarian cancer, most of which explore the effectiveness of different combinations of surgery and drug therapies in fighting ovarian cancer .
with a team to help you every step of the way, no matter how complex your cancer may be, you’ll find everything you need at aurora health care, wisconsin’s largest oncology program .
originally announced as an alliance of 13 leading cancer centers in 1995, nccn is devoted to patient care, research, and education in order to improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of cancer care so that patients can live better lives .
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“our collaboration with university of wisconsin carbone cancer center will play an integral role as nccn strengthens its foothold in national oncology policy, ” said gary j. weyhmuller, mba, sphr, executive vice president / chief operating officer, nccn. “as part of its impressive policy program, uwccc houses a coalition of more than 100 organizations in wisconsin working to reduce the burden of cancer by convening governmental affairs experts, cancer care providers, and health care administrators. ”
we invite all women diagnosed with ovarian cancer and their support team to come learn more about woca and our mission. this will be a time to connect with the woca staff members, board members, and other individuals affected by ovarian cancer. you are welcome to come once, twice, or every month !
“we are pleased to welcome university of wisconsin carbone cancer center as an nccn member institution, ” said robert w. carlson, md, chief executive officer, nccn. “uwccc’s esteemed cancer center indeed brings unique attributes to the alliance, particularly its comprehensive palliative care program which includes an in - patient unit and consultation service, children’s hospital consultative service, and an outpatient onco - palliative care clinic. ”
as an nccn member institution, expert faculty from university of wisconsin carbone cancer center will have the opportunity to represent their institution on the 49 multidisciplinary nccn clinical practice guidelines in oncology (nccn guidelines ®) panels that set the standard of cancer care and oncology policy in the united states. additionally, university of wisconsin carbone cancer center investigators and patients will have the opportunity to participate in ground - breaking clinical trials offered through the nccn oncology research program (orp) .
far more women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, but the disease is easier to detect. women can perform self - exams and catch it early. ovarian cancer is far more difficult to detect early on .
woca is an active participate in survivors teaching students: (r): saving women’s lives. this program allows ovarian cancer survivors to share their story with future healthcare professionals to help increase their understanding of ovarian cancer symptoms and risk factors so that they can diagnose the disease when it is in its earlier, treatable stages .
as one of the original nci - designated comprehensive cancer centers, we are delighted to have the opportunity to join the esteemed cancer centers of nccn, which share our devotion to improving the lives of people with cancer through the rapid application of cancer discovery to cancer care and education ,
said howard bailey, md, director of the uw carbone cancer center .
a woman is eligible to participate in a clinical trial at any point in her experience with ovarian cancer. many women think of clinical trials as an option only after other treatments have failed. clinical trials exist for women in this situation, but many equally important trials are available for women earlier in their fight against ovarian cancer .
ovarian cancer survivor registration is free. to register send your first & last name, team name, t - shirt size, and whether you are running or walking to
i am an ovarian cancer survivor. i knew immediately upon diagnosis that i wanted to get involved with the ovarian cancer community. i just needed to do something to feel like i could help myself and others combat this deadly disease. i am pleased to have found woca so that i know my efforts are helping other women in my home town .
clinical trials are carefully designed research studies that involve volunteers. researchers carry out ovarian cancer clinical trials to find ways of improving medical care and treatment for women with this disease .
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three days after she ran a half marathon in chicago in 2013, she was diagnosed not only with colon cancer, but also late - stage ovarian cancer. she had just finished the 13. 1 - mile race on a sunday—having run her fastest time—and then on tuesday doctors felt “a mass on her ovaries. ” she was one of the 22, 000 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer in any given year, from which 17, 000 will die .
you have cancer, ovarian cancer. you' re having surgery at 12 o' clock today ,
a doctor told gayle kremer in 2005. kremer was 49 and had first approached doctors a full year earlier with symptoms, including abnormal bleeding between periods .
emergingmed operates the nation’s largest cancer clinical trials matching and referral service. more than 60, 000 cancer patients have been prescreened and referred to its database of more than 7, 000 cancer clinical trials, which also includes all of the trials featured in the national cancer institute’s clinical trials database .
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the primary focus of my research is to devise specific methods for early diagnosis of epithelial ovarian cancer (eoc) and to understand the effect of factors produced by ovarian tumors on the functional capacity of tumor infiltrating lymphocytes. this research involves extensive utilization of glycoproteomic analysis in conjunction with cellular immunology, molecular biology and glycobiology .
many ovarian cancer patients have found it enormously helpful to connect with women who have traveled the same path. we can help by offering the wisdom, compassion and support of those who have endured a similar experience .
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after her treatment, sagan assembled family, friends, medical professionals and fellow survivors to launch the wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance (woca). after sagan' s passing the organization was carried on by her two sisters, sandi and kelli until their retirement in 2015. formed in may 2000, the nonprofit group has been on a fast track ever since. key actions have included the formation of a medical advisory board; identification of outreach partners in green bay and madison, as well as metropolitan milwaukee; creation of the comedy for a cause fundraising event; and the launch of this informational web site .
meghan shannon, shareholder in the business law practice at reinhart boerner van deuren s. c. in milwaukee, wisconsin. she joined the komen board in 2015. for the past six years, shannon has been actively involved with the komen southeastern wisconsin affiliate, where she served as board president and treasurer. shannon also was nominated through komen’s affiliate network and brings experience in many areas of corporate, business and finance law. she received her undergraduate degree in accounting from the university of notre dame and her law degree from the university of wisconsin law school. she is a certified public accountant .
laurie fink holds a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and ph. d. in pharmacology from the university of minnesota. she has been a grant reviewer for the national institutes of health and the minnesota ovarian cancer alliance. she is a regular presenter at international museum conferences, is involved in a national discussion around the future of museum collections, and is exploring ways to incorporate citizen science into the museum .
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the first woman to woman program was founded in 2004 at the mount sinai medical center by ovarian cancer survivor valerie goldfein in collaboration with the mount sinai department of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences and the mount sinai department of social work. valerie’s goal in starting the program was to alleviate some of the fear and loneliness she experienced at the time of her diagnosis with ovarian cancer. ocrfa (then ocrf) was an early funder of the woman to woman program at mount sinai .
quality - of - life / supportive care trials aim to improve the quality of life for ovarian cancer patients, survivors, and their families. these may include issues like side effects from chemotherapy like neuropathy or nausea, or need for pain medication .
it really was me that said,' something' s wrong. let' s pursue it,'
said wilhelmsen. further tests revealed that she had a large mass in her abdomen - ovarian cancer, stage 3c. she went through six cycles of chemotherapy, but the cancer returned. in august, she started treatment again .
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individuals affected by ovarian cancer often feel a sense of isolation. while we do not provide medical advice, we welcome your comments through the contact form below. we will make every attempt to respond to your questions, ideas and suggestions in a timely and confidential fashion .
usually part of another clinical trial, genetic trials attempt to determine how a woman’s genetic makeup can influence the detection, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of ovarian cancer. (family - based genetic research studies exist that differ from cancer clinical trials; in these studies, multiple high - risk family members may give blood and tissue and agree to be evaluated on an annual basis. )
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dr. olufunmilayo “funmi” olopade, m. d. , f. a. c. p. currently serves as one of the komen scholars, an advisory group of 70 distinguished scholars and leaders in breast cancer research who participate in komen' s scientific peer review process. as a widely respected leader in breast cancer research, dr. olopade’s work has helped scientists around the globe gain a greater understanding of breast cancer. a highly skilled hematology oncologist with proven expertise in cancer risk assessment, dr. olopade is an expert on individualized treatment for breast cancer as well as quality of life concerns for breast cancer patients. she currently serves as director of the center for clinical cancer genetics and professor of medicine and human genetics at the university of chicago .
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after a nine month fight, lori’s mother lost her battle to ovarian cancer, which inspired her to become involved with spreading awareness. like many, lori and her mother did not realize that her symptoms were those of ovarian cancer, which is something she hopes to change. lori also volunteers to help those with bleeding disorders, so she can bring her experience there to the woca board. another animal lover, she loves spending her free time with not only her husband and sons, but with her three dogs and two cats, and would love to run her own rescue one day .
national statistics show that 1 in 72 women at some point in life will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. about 20, 000 american women are diagnosed with the disease each year; more than half will die within five years. that translates to 15, 000 deaths each year in the united states .
the more women that participate in clinical trials, the faster we will find early detection tools, better treatment and ultimately a cure. clinical trials exist for women at every point in their experience with ovarian cancer. women can explore clinical trials by visiting urltoken online or by calling (800) 535 - 1682 .
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imholte has a degree in environmental studies and political science from hamline university in saint paul. he is a graduate of the noyce leadership institute and serves on the board of directors for theater in the round, the longest running theater in minneapolis. he is the fundraising chair for the national association for museum exhibition (a professional network of the american alliance of museums) and is a committee member for the international association of amusement parks at attractions’ science centers and museums committee. he is a trained racial justice facilitator and serves as an accreditation peer reviewer for the american alliance of museums .
the national comprehensive cancer network ® (nccn ®), a not - for - profit alliance of 27 leading cancer centers, is dedicated to improving the quality and effectiveness of care provided to patients with cancer. through the leadership and expertise of clinical professionals at nccn member institutions, nccn develops resources that present valuable information to the numerous stakeholders in the health care delivery system. as the arbiter of high - quality cancer care, nccn promotes the importance of continuous quality improvement and recognizes the significance of creating clinical practice guidelines appropriate for use by patients, clinicians, and other health care decision - makers. the primary goal of all nccn initiatives is to improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of oncology practice so patients can live better lives. for more information, visit urltoken .
as an executive clinical oncology specialist for astrazeneca pharmaceuticals, hayley is professionally and personally invested in helping ovarian cancer patients live longer than ever before. she represents what was the 1st parp inhibitor to market (now 3 1 / 2 years ago !) and just recently was approved as a maintenance therapy. she is not only proud of all of these pivotal advances in medicine for women with ovarian cancer, but is even more hopeful as we look to develop a diagnostic tool and someday even a cure. because of her passion for these patients, she had been a volunteer at events and happily joined the board in 2017. her background in sales, marketing and fundraising will be an asset throughout the year for the various events held for woca in milwaukee and madison. when not working or volunteering, hayley spends time with her husband jim and their 3 kids. as a former university of wisconsin volleyball player, she tries to attend as many uw badger games as she can !
recognizing a significant need for greater support for women with gynecologic cancers and their families, ovarian cancer research fund alliance (then ocrf) launched a national expansion of woman to woman in 2011 with the very generous support of the program’s national sponsor, qvc. the company’s $ 1 million pledge toward the expansion of the program has enabled woman to woman to reach patients throughout the united states and provide them with the care and resources they need following a diagnosis. qvc aspires to leverage the power of relationships to help women lead healthy lives– and to do so by supporting women at critical times throughout their lives. to that end, qvc is helping to build caring communities for women during illness and invest in research for cures. the company has donated an incredible $ 6 million toward ocrfa’s mission of finding a cure for ovarian cancer while supporting patients and their families. ocrfa gratefully acknowledges qvc’s partnership and commitment to the woman to woman program and its mission to enhance the quality of care for all women .
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twice over the next year, physicians told her not to worry :
you don' t have cancer .
but her symptoms persisted .
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when kremer received her diagnosis, doctors operated and told her cancer was in both ovaries and her uterus. she went through six rounds of chemotherapy .
that was 4½ years ago. today, kremer told the medical students, an important measure used to detect cancer appears to have returned to normal .
a woman passionate for helping everyone touched by cancer, ashley is a perfect fit for woca’s executive director. she discovered her passion after completing an internship at the reiman cancer center, and then losing her mother to pancreatic cancer in 2012. the best part of working for woca to ashley is getting to see all the love and support at the annual survivor’s brunch, because helping those affected by cancer is what she loves most. when she isn’t working, she loves to spend time with friends and family, as well as watching reality tv, working out, and rooting on the packers .
as part of our mission to eliminate cancer, md anderson researchers conduct hundreds of clinical trials to test new treatments for both common and rare cancers .
woca recognizes that cancer is a life changing journey, which should not be traveled alone. therefore, we offer a number of different support services .
woman in science award — tamara a. scerpella, md dr. scerpella is a tenured professor of orthopedic surgery and the ballantine endowed professor of orthopedic research at the university of wisconsin. she is chief of the division of sports medicine, vice chair of the department and team physician for the university of wisconsin badgers. she is president of the forum, the society for women orthopedic sports medicine specialists. dr. scerpella’s research goal is to improve lifelong bone health in women through childhood and adolescent physical activity programming. her observational and interventional trials have resulted in more than two - dozen peer reviewed publications and nearly 50 national and international presentations. through this work, dr. scerpella has provided research mentorship to more than 40 orthopedic surgery residents, medical and undergraduate students. she is married to dr. patrick scerpella, an orthopedic foot and ankle specialist. they have four children, john who will graduate from the university of wisconsin with a masters of public health degree this spring; will who is a freshman at washington university; colleen, a sophomore in high school; and patrick, a seventh grade student .
dr. jordan is an experienced entrepreneur, corporate executive and board director. her areas of expertise include strategic planning, general management, sales and marketing, business development, alliance management, corporate governance, global operations, and mergers and acquisitions. she is the founder and ceo of bioinnovation advisors, a consulting practice that advises companies developing novel healthcare products and services .
specialists from the new cardio - oncology center create a customized plan to help keep your heart, lungs, and blood vessels safe from certain cancer treatments .
woman to woman is a unique support program that pairs gynecologic cancer patients with trained survivor volunteers who provide one - on - one emotional support and mentoring to women when they need it most. from the moment of diagnosis through the end of treatment, woman to woman survivor volunteers help women and their families cope with gynecologic cancer .
lori, a board member of three years and a volunteer of six, was inspired to start spreading the word when her close friend was diagnosed with ovarian cancer eight years ago. with a knack for fundraising, she loves raising money at toast for teal, a fun event for everyone involved. she also volunteers outside of woca, such as at uso, and spends her free time with friends enjoying wine tastings, farmers markets, and craft fairs .
paula schneider is president and ceo of susan g. komen®, responsible for the strategic direction and day - to - day operation of komen’s research, community health, public policy advocacy and global programs. schneider brings a personal perspective to komen’s mission as a breast cancer survivor whose mother died of metastatic breast cancer. learn more about paula now .
colleen is an ovarian cancer survivor herself, diagnosed at the young age of 13. being diagnosed so young, she sees a different side to the disease, and experienced whole different world of medical treatment. she has a very creative side, which comes in handy for the board, especially with fundraising ideas. she hosts an annual golf outing to raise money for woca, an event that reaches a new crowd, more men, and always earns more than $ 5k !
juliette comes to the science museum from college possible, a national nonprofit headquartered in saint paul that provides low - income students with an intensive curriculum of coaching and support to help them earn college admission and college degrees. as director of human resources and operations, francis oversaw the organization’s hr, new site operations, and technology functions. her professional experience also includes human resources work at girls scouts of minnesota and wisconsin river valleys and fury motors .
at the young age of 26, diane lost her mother to ovarian cancer, and began getting involved with woca in hopes of contributing to developing a test. three years ago diane joined the board, and her background in marketing and financials help her contribute greatly as woca’s treasurer, and head of the marketing and financial committees. very passionate about volunteering, diane also works with the across america boxer rescue to help pups in need, and also enjoys getting to as many uw badger games as she can .
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“i saw what cancer patients go through, ” she says. i would tell my nieces, ‘go sit with that woman; she has no one. ’ everybody deserves a shot at life. ”
taylor was introduced to woca at the age of twelve when her mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. she helped as a volunteer until she was old enough to become a board member, which she did right at eighteen, becoming board secretary shortly after. as one of the younger board members, taylor’s focus is on raising awareness to the high school and college age demographics in hope to start diagnosing early. when she’s not working towards her degree in english and creative writing, she enjoys playing tennis and weightlifting, writing, and spoiling her puppies .
exceptional mentorship award — nancy rappaport, md dr. nancy rappaport is a part - time associate professor of psychiatry at harvard medical school and a con - sultant in the psychiatry department at cambridge health alliance. she is the author of in her wake: a child psychiatrist explores the mystery of her mother’s suicide (basic books, september 2009) and the behavior code: a practical guide to understanding and teaching the most challenging students (harvard education press, april 2012), written with behavioral analyst jessica minahan .
anne c. carter leadership award — lexi shepherd lexi shepherd is a member of oakland university william beaumont (ouwb) school of medicine class of 2017 in rochester, mi. she grew up in rochester less than a mile from the farm of bertha van hoosen, amwa founder. lexi graduated from the university of michigan with a b. s. in microbiology and a minor in medical anthropology. she has served as amwa national student treasurer and student fundraising co - chair for two terms. collaborating with physicians and students, lexi focused on a strong start to the next 100 years of amwa’s excellence. before becoming involved at the national level, she served as branch president and symposium chair for her local amwa branch. as president, she concentrated on expanding amwa’s involvement in the local community. in addition to her involvement with amwa, she served as treasurer and vice president for ouwb’s obstetrician / gynecologist interest group and is a planning committee member for the michigan ovarian cancer alliance’s annual car show and 5k awareness event. lexi plans to continue with a career in women’s healthcare as an obstetrician gynecologist .
our board of directors governs and advises us in our endeavors to save lives and end breast cancer forever, and leads our efforts to fund the best science and equip the boldest communities in order to make the biggest impact .
geiselman knows about the power of pulling together. she relied on the village to get her through cancer a few years back. she attributes her survival to faith, a loving family, and a uaw - negotiated medical package .
the advocates in science steering committee is comprised of seven advocates who’ve demonstrated their dedication and leadership in breast cancer advocacy. the committee works closely with komen staff, both locally and nationally, to develop the strategy for the ais program, expand its community of members and leverage the benefits of effective breast cancer research advocacy. they are also active members of either the komen scholars or the scientific advisory board. get to know the members of our ais steering committee now .
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our mission advisors are rock stars—the best and brightest researchers, clinicians, advocates and other experts who help guide and implement our mission programs. thanks to their efforts, we’re driving discovery, affecting change and accelerating progress in the fight against breast cancer .
exceptional mentorship award — laurie g. hudson, phd laurie g. hudson, phd is a university of new mexico regents’ professor and a productive researcher, who is highly engaged in mentorship at the unm health sciences center. she received her bachelor’s degree from the university of washington and her ph. d. in pharmacology and toxicology from harvard university. dr. hudson is active in the unm comprehensive cancer center with an emphasis in ovarian cancer tumor biology and therapeutics. she also conducts research on mechanisms underlying environmental metal toxicity and disease in tribal populations. dr. hudson is dedicated to supporting the development and success of the next generation of scientists throughout the education and professional continuum. dr. hudson is actively involved in institutional research training programs and research education leadership. she strives to enhance diversity in science, support and promote women scientists, and foster the success of junior faculty. dr. hudson provides career development presentations and workshops in addition to individual coaching to
jane abraham was elected to komen' s board of directors on may 31, 2012, after serving as an interim board member and as a member of the komen advocacy alliance board of directors. the wife of former senator and u. s. secretary of energy spencer abraham, she has long been a breast cancer advocate, having actively participated for a number of years in both the annual susan g. komen washington d. c. race for the cure (formerly known as the global race for the cure) and race for the cure events in her home state of michigan. she is chair of the board of the susan b. anthony list and just completed an 18 - month assignment as chair of the congressional commission on the american museum of women' s history. abraham is president of abraham strategies llc. , a strategic marketing firm and recently started a new business with her twin daughters, abraham retail group holding, llc .
as vice president, information technology for susan g. komen ®, eric montgomery is responsible for the it function of the world' s largest breast cancer organization. in this role, montgomery oversees enterprise it solutions for komen' s global infrastructure and operational needs. learn more about eric now .
global initiative against hpv & cervical cancer educate. empower. eradicate shobha s. krishnan award – alice e. drain alice is a student at nyu school of medicine. she graduated from yale university with a degree in history before completing a post - baccalaureate program at johns hopkins. her interest in medicine developed in 2009 in kutch, india where she worked with the global initiative against cervical cancer (giahc) to develop a cervical cancer prevention program for a ngo in that area. she has continued to work with giahc throughout her time in medical school, in addition to volunteering at the free clinic and tutoring high school students. she remains interested in women’s health and completed an msci degree during medical school with research focused on female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. in her free time alice enjoys concerts, traveling, and biking in prospect park. she will be starting residency in urology at nyu in july .
transportation resources rush copley oncology does not provide transportation for patients. however, public transportation is available to rush copley medical center. other options include dial - a - ride (630 - 892 - 1999) or the road to recovery (630 - 879 - 9009) program run by the local american cancer society .
as chief financial officer for susan g. komen ®, bob green is responsible for all financial matters affecting the world' s largest breast cancer organization, including the oversight of komen' s financial, accounting, training and information technology systems. green will guide financial strategy for operations at komen' s headquarters as well as its global network of affiliates. learn more about bob now .
as corporate controller for susan g. komen ®, ria williams is responsible for the strategy and direction of the financial reporting and analysis functions for headquarters and its global network of affiliates. she assists the cfo with strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, forecasting needs and strategic decision - making to help the organization achieve its mission of ending breast cancer forever. learn more about ria now .
as senior vice president of mission for susan g. komen ®, victoria leads a team of scientists, public health professionals, educators, and administrators in developing and executing komen’s investment to fulfill our vision, working to end breast cancer in the u. s. and throughout the world through groundbreaking research, education, screening, and treatment programs in more than 30 countries. learn more about victoria now .
nancy g. brinker is regarded as the leader of the global breast cancer movement. her journey began with a simple promise to her dying sister, susan g. komen, that she would do everything possible to end the shame, pain, fear and hopelessness caused by this disease. in one generation, the organization that bears susan' s name has changed the world. learn more about nancy now .
survivor volunteers meet one - on - one with the patients with whom they are matched to listen, discuss concerns, provide advice and support, and sometimes, just hold a hand. volunteers are carefully matched to new patients based on cancer type, age, language and culture, patient preferences, as well as other relevant factors. they are professionally trained and supervised by a coordinator who also oversees the program (typically a hospital social worker or nurse practitioner). during their intensive training session, volunteers learn active listening, communication skills, and how to address cultural differences. in addition, they receive an overview of gynecologic cancers and the issues associated with them, and gain an understanding of their own relationship to their illness as they prepare to volunteer. these survivor volunteers give hope, along with the special insights that can only come from someone with her own personal gynecologic cancer experience .
dr. patnana completed her medical training upon graduation from st. george' s university school of medicine in june of 2000. she finished her radiology residency at maimonides medical center in brooklyn, ny. she then went on to pursue a fellowship in body imaging at md anderson cancer center which she completed in june 2006 at which time she was offered and accepted a position as assistant professor in the division of diagnostic imaging, department of diagnostic radiology .
along with good insurance, geiselman benefited from obamacare, which lifted the cap on the level of medical expenses one can accrue in a year. her overall costs with surgery and chemotherapy were over a half million dollars. this while “three different young women in my neighborhood, who were in their 30’s and 40s, lost their homes and filed for bankruptcy after their cancer diagnoses, ” she says adding, “and they had husbands with good jobs. ”
as vice president, human resources for susan g. komen ®, catherine olivieri oversees the people - related programs and policies to connect and align business to people strategies throughout the organization. this includes talent acquisition, talent management, employee benefits, compensation, employee relations, succession planning and organizational development. she assures that susan g. komen complies with requirements of erisa, eeo and all federal, state and local statutes in support of the world' s largest breast cancer organization. learn more about catherine now.
the wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance ( woca ) is an education , support and advocacy organization in the u.s. state of wisconsin that helps fight ovarian cancer . it was founded in may 2001 to bring attention to ovarian cancer , as well as provide education , encourage advocacy and garner support for research and an eventual cure . woca is a tax-exempt organization pursuant to section 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) of the internal revenue code . the organization falls under the umbrella , and is a working partner of the ovarian cancer national alliance . the wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance mission is to overcome ovarian cancer through the following : education - woca pledges to create awareness of early warning signs that may be indicative of ovarian cancer . this means educating individuals , the medical community and organizations to recognize the subtle symptoms of ovarian cancer . in so doing , woca hopes to increase early detection and improve treatment methods . support - woca works to support wisconsin women and their families in their battle against ovarian cancer . this includes developing and distributing educational material , promoting support systems and creating networking groups . advocacy - woca 's membership supports the advocacy efforts of the ovarian cancer national alliance to secure additional funds and advance research toward a cure . woca achieves its mission through grass roots campaigns , annual events and fundraisers , support groups , industry partnerships and educational activities . 
the wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance (woca) is an education, support and advocacy organization in the u.s. state of wisconsin that helps fight ovarian cancer. it was founded in may 2001 to bring attention to ovarian cancer, as well as provide education, encourage advocacy and garner support for research and an eventual cure. woca is a tax-exempt organization pursuant to section 501 (c) (3) of the internal revenue code. the organization falls under the umbrella, and is a working partner of the ovarian cancer national alliance. the wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance mission is to overcome ovarian cancer through the following: education - woca pledges to create awareness of early warning signs that may be indicative of ovarian cancer. this means educating individuals, the medical community and organizations to recognize the subtle symptoms of ovarian cancer. in so doing, woca hopes to increase early detection and improve treatment methods. support - woca works to support wisconsin women and their families in their battle against ovarian cancer. this includes developing and distributing educational material, promoting support systems and creating networking groups. advocacy - woca's membership supports the advocacy efforts of the ovarian cancer national alliance to secure additional funds and advance research toward a cure. woca achieves its mission through grass roots campaigns, annual events and fundraisers, support groups, industry partnerships and educational activities.
the wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance (woca) is an education, support and advocacy organization in the u.s. state of wisconsin that helps fight ovarian cancer. it was founded in may 2001 to bring attention to ovarian cancer, as well as provide education, encourage advocacy and garner support for research and an eventual cure. woca is a tax-exempt organization pursuant to section 501 (c) (3) of the internal revenue code. the organization falls under the umbrella, and is a working partner of the ovarian cancer national alliance. the wisconsin ovarian cancer alliance mission is to overcome ovarian cancer through the following: education - woca pledges to create awareness of early warning signs that may be indicative of ovarian cancer. this means educating individuals, the medical community and organizations to recognize the subtle symptoms of ovarian cancer. in so doing, woca hopes to increase early detection and improve treatment methods. support - woca works to support wisconsin women and their families in their battle against ovarian cancer. this includes developing and distributing educational material, promoting support systems and creating networking groups. advocacy - woca's membership supports the advocacy efforts of the ovarian cancer national alliance to secure additional funds and advance research toward a cure. woca achieves its mission through grass roots campaigns, annual events and fundraisers, support groups, industry partnerships and educational activities.