Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation

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Ste B3, L1 TOK Corporate Ctr 459 Toorak Rd
Toorak 3142
Victoria

Website: http://www.ocrf.com.au

Contact

Name: CEO/Co-Founder Liz Heliotis

Phone: 1300 OVARIAN

Fax: 03 9296 2184

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Mission / Objective

The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) has been established to prosper research into ovarian cancer - a disease which in Australia claims the life of one women every 10 hours and often remains undetected until in its advanced stages. While ovarian cancer is identified with women, its repercussions affect all mankind. Without at least one healthy ovary, a child will not be born. Established in May 2000 and led by eminent gynaecological oncologist specialist, Chairman/Co-Founder Associate Professor Thomas Jobling and CEO/Co-Founder Liz Heliotis. The OCRF's mission is: -To develop and implement an early detection program; -To improve the mortality rate, management and long-term survival of women with ovarian cancer; -To gain fundamental understanding of the causes of ovarian cancer.

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The OCRF is dedicated to furthering research into this currently not-well-understood disease. Through our study, it will be possible to develop a test to allow for early detection. The second important aim of the Foundation's research is to improve treatment methods, so that even those diagnosed in the later stages of the disease will enjoy a greatly enhanced future.