To say that a cure for ovarian cancer, or any cancer for that matter, is the “holy grail” of cancer research is like saying the sky is blue. We all know a cure is the goal. If a cure is the goal, then improved detection, new prevention methods, and new treatments are the low-hanging fruit. […]
Read MoreThe Rivkin Center is proud to announce that we have awarded $540,000 in ovarian cancer research grants to six scientists from the US and abroad. While the pandemic continues to create challenges for small nonprofits, the Rivkin Center is thankful to our community of supporters who give us the ability to fund critical, life-saving research. […]
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The serious Covid-19 pandemic has raised our concern about personal safety and health. Early on, we got solid advice about physical distancing, hand washing, and wearing masks. Then the vaccine arrived. Wisely, many have been vaccinated, even boosted. Great! Still, we’ve been cautioned about other activities from gathering with small groups and dining in public […]
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To remind people about the signs and symptoms of breast and ovarian cancer and give them tools to be fierce advocates for their own health, the Rivkin Center has launched www.rivkin.org/awareness. Visitors can assess their risk for getting breast and ovarian cancer using a free and simple risk calculator and sign up to learn more about breast and ovarian cancer during a fun, frank and fear-free 45-minute virtual education workshop on either Sept. 29 or Oct. 20, 2021.
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Meet Molly O’Connor, the incoming executive director of the Rivkin Center.
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SEATTLE – The Rivkin Center, a local nonprofit working to improve women’s health by helping them prevent, detect early, and survive ovarian and breast cancer, has hired Molly O’Connor to lead the organization upon the retirement of the current executive director, Joe White. She was previously the executive director of Komen Puget Sound. “We are […]
Read MoreThe Rivkin Center aims to foster an ever-growing community of survivors, patients, researchers, clinicians, advocates, and supporters — all working together in the fight against ovarian and breast cancer. The Rivkin Center’s education program provides free health education workshops across the west coast. Survivors share their cancer journey with Rivkin EDU party attendees and help […]
Read MoreThe Rivkin Center is proud to announce that the organization has awarded $345,000 in ovarian cancer research grants to four scientists from the United States and abroad. Although 2020 proved to be a challenging year for small nonprofits, the Rivkin Center is thankful that we are still able to fund critical, life-saving research, thanks to […]
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The Rivkin Center’s education program provides free ovarian and breast health education parties (workshops). Instructors educate women about their breast and ovarian health and cancer risks. Say hello to Riley Rose, one of our instructors and former University of California, Berkeley campus ambassador. ABOUT RILEY Where are you from? I am from sunny Orange County, […]
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The Rivkin Center’s education program provides free health education workshops. Rivkin EDU campus ambassadors are the feet-on-the-ground Rivkin Center representatives at universities across the west coast, helping set up workshops, identify opportunities to reach more students, and so much more. Say hello to Sanjana Vookati, a Rivkin EDU campus ambassador at the University of Colorado, Boulder. […]
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Roughly 5% to 10% of cancers result from genetic mutations inherited from a parent. While knowing your family health history can give clues to your personal risk of breast or ovarian cancer, not everyone has access to that information. Here’s how to be proactive about your health.
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Review the current breast and ovarian cancer screening recommendations for average-risk individuals.
Read MoreStarting April 1, 2025, the Rivkin Center’s ovarian cancer research funding, global symposium and fundraising activities will continue under the leadership of Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA).
