E M P O W E R ING THE CO MMUNITY
NATIONAL OVARIAN CANCER COALITION CONFERENCE: In 2014, the
NOCC hosted its National Conference at the “M” Resort Spa & Casino in Las Vegas. The theme
of the event was “Forge the Frontier®,” and featured the “Ovarian Cancer Survivors Course,”
presented by NOCC partner, the Foundation for Women’s Cancer. Course sessions were
facilitated by many of the nation’s leading gynecologic oncologists and ovarian cancer experts,
and provided attendees with the latest information about ovarian cancer treatment options,
research, and quality of life strategies.
The conference also featured “Ova-Vu®,”a
panel which provided Survivors with emotional
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the Inaugura
Welcome, to
“Ova-Vu”
support by means of a group discussion
that encouraged, informed, and supported
Your Hosts:
NOCC National
Spokesperson, Valisia
LeKae, Grammy and
Tony Award Nominee
patients, their caregivers, and loved ones.
Moderated by Grammy and Tony Award
Nominee, and NOCC National Spokesperson,
Valisia LeKae,
st
Moderator & Co-Ho
Katya Lezin,
Co-Host
Jenny Allen,
Co-Host
Valisia Lekae, Ova-Vu® participants included
Diem Brown,
Co-Host
Zereana Jess-Huff,
Co-Host
the following ovarian cancer Survivors: Valisia
LeKae, Broadway Star of “Motown The
Musical;” the late Diem Brown, MTV reality
show cast member and founder of MedGift;
Jenny Allen, author and comedian; Zereana
Jess-Huff, Mrs. Maryland 2014; and Katya
Lezin, author and inspirational speaker. By
sharing details of their own ovarian cancer
journeys, this panel of Survivors offered
emotional, motivational, and inspirational
support to conference attendees.
Valisia LeKae, was starring
in the Br