The Clearity OC Education Webinar Series offers recorded sessions with ovarian cancer experts covering a variety of topics relevant to ovarian cancer and beyond.

We invite thought-leaders to join members of the Clearity team to discuss the latest research-based information to support those diagnosed and their loved ones.

The combination of information, resources, and support is designed to increase your confidence and hope through this experience.

Managing the Physical and Psychological Impacts of Menopausal Symptoms after Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Learn about:

  • The connection between menopause and common ovarian cancer treatments, like surgery and chemotherapy
  • “Hormone replacement therapy” and considerations for people with ovarian cancer
  • Specialists and resources to help deal with menopausal symptoms

Speakers:

Danielle Peterson, LCSW, OSW-C

Danielle Peterson, LCSW, OSW-C

Director of Education

Clearity

Kathryn Macaulay, MD

Kathryn Macaulay, MD

OB-GYN

UC San Diego Health

The Complicated Question of Prognosis

Learn about:

  • The term “prognosis” and how doctors communicate with their patients
  • Ways to navigate conversations about prognosis
  • When and why it is important for those diagnosed to communicate preferences and priorities

Speakers:

KrisAnn Talarico, LCSW, LICSW, OSW-C

KrisAnn Talarico, LCSW, LICSW, OSW-C

Director of OC Counseling 

Clearity

Carolyn Lefkowits, MD, MPH, MS

Carolyn Lefkowits, MD, MPH, MS

Gynecologic Oncologist

Palliative Care Specialist

University of Colorado

The Doctors Behind Clinical Trials: The Promise and Passion of Clinical Trials 

The Doctors Behind Clinical Trials: The Promise and Passion of Clinical Trials 
Recording available October 7, 2024

Learn about:

  • The inspiration for physicians to be involved in ovarian cancer clinical trials
  • The motivation to continue research despite challenges
  • What physicians recommend patients know about clinical trial participation

Speakers:

Ramez Eskander, MD

Ramez Eskander, MD

Chief Scientific and Medical Advisor

Clearity

Bhavana Pothuri, MD, MS

Bhavana Pothuri, MD, MS

Gynecologic Oncologist

NYU Langone Health

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Meet our speakers:

Kathryn Macaulay

Kathryn Macaulay, MD

Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences - UC San Diego Health

Dr. Kathryn Macaulay is an OB/GYN and Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the UC San Diego School of Medicine. Her research interests include sexual function in breast cancer survivors, the effects of menopause and hormone therapy on sexual function, and health needs assessment for women in midlife and menopause. Dr. Macaulay's expertise is in caring for perimenopausal and menopausal women and she is the Director of the Menopause Health Program at UC San Diego Health.

Carolyn Lefkowits

Carolyn Lefkowits, MD, MPH, MS

Associate Professor of Ob/Gyn Gynecologic Oncology & Internal Medicine Palliative Care - University of Colorado School of Medicine

Dr. Carolyn Lefkowits serves as the Program Director for the Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship at the University of Colorado and is the Vice Chair for Education for the Department of Ob/Gyn. She currently serves as a Co-chair of the Education Committee for the Society of Gynecologic Oncology and next year, she will take over as one of the Chairs of the SGO Program Directors Network, the national network for Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program Directors. Additionally, Dr. Lefkowits works with both the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology on writing and administering national board exams for General Ob/Gyn and Gynecologic Oncology and with the American Board of Internal Medicine on the Approval Committee for Maintenance of Certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.

Bhavana Pothuri

Bhavana Pothuri, MD, MS

Professor, Departments of Ob/Gyn and Medicine - NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Medical Director, Clinical Trials Office (CTO), Director, Gynecologic Oncology Clinical Trials, Director, Gynecologic Oncology Research - Laura & Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Langone Health, NCI Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center

Director Diversity and Health Equity for Clinical Trials - GOG Foundation

Associate Clinical Trial Advisor - GOG Partners

Dr. Pothuri earned her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Jefferson Health System and a fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She is also passionate about diversity and equity and in her new role on the GOG Foundation will help bring her efforts to improve minority and underrepresented patients in clinical trials to a national level.

Ramez Eskander

Ramez Eskander, MD

Professor of Gynecologic Oncology

Medical Director of the Clinical Trials Office - UC San Diego Health and Moores Cancer Center

Scientific and Medical Advisor - The Clearity Foundation

Dr. Ramez N. Eskander joined Clearity as Chief Scientific and Medical Advisor in July, 2021. As a board-certified gynecologic oncologist, Dr. Eskander has a passion for improving outcomes for women with gynecologic cancers, including ovarian cancer, combined with extensive research experience. Dr. Eskander specializes in the systemic treatment and surgical management of female reproductive system cancers. His expertise includes chemotherapy, novel drugs and clinical trials as well as minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Eskander is a Professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the UC San Diego Health Moores NCI Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, where he also leads the fellowship training program. Most recently, Dr. Eskander was appointed Medical Director of the Clinical Trials office at the Moores Cancer Center.

Danielle Peterson

Danielle Peterson, LCSW, OSW-C

Director of Education - The Clearity Foundation

Danielle joined the Clearity team in 2021 as an OC Counselor and began her role as the Director of Education in 2023. The majority of Danielle’s social work career has been helping people find their way through a cancer diagnosis. Danielle has worked at the local and national levels with non-profit organizations that serve people of all ages affected by cancer. Along with her work at Clearity, Danielle teaches in the Division of Social Work at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

KrisAnn Talarico

KrisAnn Talarico, LCSW, LICSW, OSW-C

Director of OC Counseling - The Clearity Foundation

KrisAnn Talarico is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Board-Certified Oncology Social Worker (OSW-C) who lives in Portland, Oregon. She is passionate about improving the lives of patients and families facing cancer, and has been since facilitating her first Women’s Cancer Support Group in 2002. She has been with Clearity’s Steps Through OC program since 2018 as an OC Counselor. Now, as the Director of OC Counseling, she oversees operations and a team of OC Counselors who provide telephone and videoconference psychosocial support to survivors and caregivers nationwide. Previously, KrisAnn was an Oncology Social Worker at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance in Seattle, WA. She has also worked for non-profit organizations seeking to improve accessibility of psychosocial support to cancer survivors through the use of technology, including bringing to life an online Cognitive Behavioral Stress Management program for breast cancer survivors. KrisAnn has served as the Editor and now the Editor-in-Chief of AOSW Connections, the online newsletter of the Association of Oncology Social Work.

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Friends and Founders Webinars

Our Friends & Founders webinar series is the chance for our program participants and supporters to hear the latest ideas and information from Clearity staff and expert guests.

Each session offers new perspectives on the chosen topic, ranging from the latest ovarian cancer research to conversations about managing the impact of this diagnosis on people’s day-to-day lives. Each webinar is held live with time for audience questions at the end and then recorded for future viewing. Click here to learn more.

2023 Ovarian Cancer Online Symposium Video Series

This three-part, online symposium offers impactful ovarian cancer information, education and support. The sessions are personalized for patients, caregivers and other advocates and offered at no cost to participants.

The Clearity Foundation and GOG Partners are grateful for our commercial supporters for Independent Medical Education associated with this podcast series: Novocure, Verastem, Immunogen, Alkermes, and R-Pharm US.
Click here to learn more.