Runners and walkers from around the city gathered at Flushing Meadows Park on Sunday, June 4, for the We Run for Hope 5K/10K Run and Walk. This event, held annually on National Cancer Survivors Day, is a great opportunity to support women with breast or ovarian cancer while also staying fit and active.
FDA Approves Genentech’s Avastin® (Bevacizumab) Plus Chemotherapy as a Treatment for Women with Advanced Ovarian Cancer Following Initial Surgery
Avastin is now approved for ten distinct uses across six different types of cancer in the United States.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – June 13, 2018 – Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Avastin® (bevacizumab) in combination with chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel), followed by Avastin as a single agent, for the treatment of women with advanced (stage III or IV) ovarian cancer following initial surgical resection.
10 Years Later: An ovarian cancer survivor looks back at attending SGO for the first time (Part 2)
By Annie Ellis
Last month I attended the 2018 annual meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO). I was a bit sentimental because it was the 10th anniversary of attending for the first time as part of SHARE's 2008 Survivorship Presentation.
What a difference 10 years makes! In 2008 I walked in practically bald and wearing teal from head to toe.
May 8 is World Ovarian Cancer Day!
On May 8, people around the world are gathering to support awareness of ovarian cancer. Join SHARE by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, where we’ll be posting about signs, symptoms, and stories you can share with the women in your life.
Honoring Martha Solonche, Pioneer of SHARE’s Ovarian Program
SHARE is saddened by the recent death of Martha Solonche, a pioneer of our ovarian program.
SHARE’s Annual Volunteer Party
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and SHARE hosted its annual volunteer party to show how much we appreciate the incredible commitment of our volunteers. It was another great gathering with a raffle, food, music, and of course, amazing company.
SHARE Friends and Supporters Gather at Tiro A Segno
Recently SHARE was joined by a circle of its friends and supporters at the historic Italian heritage club Tiro A Segno for an evening of food, drink, and learning about SHARE’s impact on women in the New York City area and beyond.
SHARE at the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Conference
SHARE recently attended the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Conference in Orlando, Florida. The annual conference, now in its 23rd year, aims to improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of cancer care and attracts many oncologists and healthcare professionals.
10 Years Later: An ovarian cancer survivor looks back at attending SGO for the first time
By Annie Ellis
As I prepare to attend the 2018 annual meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO), I’ve been thinking about the first time I attended in 2008 along with a group of survivors led by Linda Koteen, SHARE’s Ovarian Program Director at the time.
Announcing SHARE’s National Expansion
New Support Groups Active in Norwalk, CT; Brentwood, NY; and Orlando, FL
After 42 years in New York City, SHARE Cancer Support has announced a national expansion effort. Norwalk, CT; Brentwood, Long Island, NY; and Orlando, FL are the first cities outside New York City to offer SHARE’s in-person services to women with breast or ovarian cancers.
