NOCC NYC Chapter

The NOCC's mission is to save lives by fighting tirelessly to prevent and cure ovarian cancer, and to improve the quality of life for survivors.

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With such high action roles, it’d be hard to know that Cobie Smulders is an 11-year Survivor and was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the young age of 25. She’s now cancer free, has two beautiful girls, and uses her platform to help other women who have... https://t.co/TQZbUh6vul

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Knowing the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer means earlier detection! Take this Prevention Magazine quiz to see how well you #KnowOvarian. https://t.co/ffe5lAU9zB https://t.co/ffe5lAU9zB

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Christine Holda was not expecting the scare she got on Halloween of 2018 to be an ovarian cancer diagnosis, which came shortly after she lost her mother to ovarian cancer. Read Christine’s amazing Survivor story and how she is starting her new... https://t.co/QrOHsXp8rk

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Feel Good Friday: A group of Houston cosmetology students went above and beyond for their teacher, Joanne Silvester, who was... https://t.co/p16fbatHXk

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Pierce Brosnan talks about the grief of losing his wife, daughter, and mother-in-law to ovarian cancer. Knowing your family history and identifying your genetic risk of ovarian cancer is so important!
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Beth Burke remembers all the life, love, and happiness that filled the final 11 months of her mother Lou Ann’s life after her ovarian cancer diagnosis. They always had a reason to celebrate life and, in the end, those are the memories that cancer can... https://t.co/56Zlds0CKA

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Aspiring meteorologist Kaylee Tolleson is staying optimistic and still smiling in her fight against stage III ovarian cancer, despite not being able to finish the school year like most 9-year olds. The Houston community is showing an outpouring of... https://t.co/mnQWoUZDov

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Traditional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation or surgery may come with its own side effects, and may mean taking medications to manage them. For some patients who may not want to take more medications, there may be other ways to manage... https://t.co/oElTJwkLLo

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Pamela Bright rarely visited the doctor because she was always in good health until she thought her severe abdominal pain was kidney stones and went to the emergency room. Pamela’s “kidney stones” turned out to be Stage IC ovarian cancer. Read Pamela’s... https://t.co/wRo7bCXP2Z

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Ovarian cancer does not discriminate when it comes to age. Carmella Cornell was 9 years-old when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, but she is now cancer-free. She also was the recipient of a new surgery that was able to freeze part of her ovary to... https://t.co/IMcBqdXDWh

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What better way to share the joy the leading lady in your life brings by participating in Mom Then Me Now photo challenge and making a donation in her honor. Click here to learn more about how you can participate! https://t.co/OQ9p1UxCrc #Knowovarian #MomThenMeNow

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For 30-year-old Beth Stebner, her rare granulosa cell ovarian cancer diagnosis was sudden and frightening, but she managed to distract herself with wedding planning and thoughts of her... https://t.co/QWb3ZkhZeJ

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Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate mom and the other special women in your life, but also to honor the memories of those women we have lost. Kandis Draw became her mother’s caregiver after an ovarian cancer diagnosis, and although it wasn’t easy, she... https://t.co/lo5rIceirP

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Ovarian cancer can be a tough reality for any woman no matter their age or race. Read what 5 different women had to say about their feelings while going through treatment for ovarian cancer. https://t.co/clYoQf0SG0 #knowovarian https://t.co/clYoQf0SG0

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Join us on Sunday, September 15 at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum! The New York City Run/Walk presented by Northwell Health will be an exciting event to celebrate the strength of ovarian cancer survivors and to remember those we have lost. Visit: https://t.co/jAXatdP5XY

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More great Team Teal photos from today’s TD 5 Boro Bike Tour in NYC!
Kerry & Christina ... great work!!

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Team Teal update!
Amanda has finished her 40 mile ride. Way to go!!

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We often think that ovarian cancer is an older woman's disease, but it is most certainly not. You can ask Kristen Dennison who was diagnosed at 27 and was even told... https://t.co/V8xhihXmdO

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In honor of World Ovarian Cancer Day, tickets are on sale for the 9/14 No Evidence of Disease Concert at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia!
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When ovarian cancer is diagnosed, a common first step is often surgery. Just like with any other surgical procedure, there are challenges that come after. Read more about what to expect after an oophorectomy. https://t.co/O53oQzz0dG #knowovarian https://t.co/mIcT0Y21Qp