Clinical
Early Detection
Symptom literacy, care pathways, and partnerships with clinics that meet women where they are.
- Symptom-recognition workshops
- Provider referral network
- Community awareness events
HopeCare Global IncA 501(c)(3) Nonprofit OrganizationNew York · Worldwide
Ovarian Cancer Awareness · Est. 2026
Standing with women,
everywhere hope is needed.
HopeCare Global advances early detection, education, and equitable access to care — confronting ovarian cancer in communities the world has overlooked.
Founded by Dr. Petrina Harrison, DNP/New York · Worldwide
1/78
Lifetime risk · women
Roughly 1 in 78 women will be diagnosed. We refuse to let her face those odds alone.
Women refuse to let ovarian cancer be silent.
HopeCare Global · 2026
Our Mission
A global stand against a silent disease.
HopeCare Global Inc was created to advance early detection, education, and access to care for underserved communities — with a focus on ovarian cancer awareness.
Our work is grounded in clinical expertise, advocacy, and a deep commitment to reducing disparities in diagnosis and treatment. We're actively building partnerships and initiatives to drive meaningful impact — across borders, across communities, across generations.
Early Detection
Reaching women before stage IV.
Education
Symptoms, risk, real talk.
Access
Care where there was none.
The Scale of It
Numbers that demand attention.
Ovarian cancer is called “the silent killer” for a reason — and the silence has been loudest in the communities that have always been hardest to reach.
0 in 78
lifetime risk of ovarian cancer for women
Roughly 1 in 78 women will be diagnosed in their lifetime.
0%
diagnosed at late stage
Due to vague symptoms and the absence of an effective routine screening test.
0.0×
higher mortality for Black women
Disparities in diagnosis and access compound outcomes.
0K
new cases every year, globally
A worldwide health priority — not just a Western concern.
Sources: American Cancer Society · NIH · WHO IARC GLOBOCAN.
What We Do
Four pillars, one mission.
Every program is built on clinical expertise and listening — designed to move the needle on outcomes for women too often missed by the system.
Education
Awareness & Advocacy
Clear, dignified, culturally-grounded education that breaks the stigma and starts the conversation.
- Plain-language resources
- Pulpit & community partnerships
- Survivor & ally storytelling
Care
Access to Care
Navigation, support, and resource connection for women facing diagnosis without a roadmap.
- Patient navigation
- Financial-aid navigation
- Family & caregiver support
Global
Global Outreach
Cross-border initiatives that bring detection and care to communities historically left out of the conversation.
- Diaspora-led programming
- Clinical training exchanges
- Telehealth bridges
Know the Signs
The signs are quiet. Knowing them is power.
Because there is no standard screening test for ovarian cancer, early detection relies entirely on symptom awareness. What matters most is identifying symptoms that are new, persistent, and last more than a few weeks.
Bloating
Persistent bloating or a swollen belly that does not settle.
Pelvic or abdominal pain
Aching or pressure low in the belly or pelvis.
Feeling full quickly
Trouble eating or feeling full soon after starting a meal.
Urinary urgency
Needing to go more often or more suddenly than usual.
For education only, and not a substitute for professional medical advice. If something feels off and stays off, talk with your doctor.
Clarifying Common Misconceptions
Let's clarify a common misconception.
Myth
A Pap smear detects ovarian cancer.
Fact
A Pap smear is designed to screen for cervical cancer, not ovarian cancer. Currently, there is no routine screening test for ovarian cancer in people at average risk; therefore, early detection relies entirely on symptom awareness. Seeking prompt clinical evaluation when symptoms become new, frequent, and persistent is the most effective tool we have for early intervention.
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Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Petrina Harrison
DNP
Doctor of Nursing Practice
APRN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
AGCNS-BC
Adult-Gerontology CNS, Board-Certified
CIC
Certified in Infection Prevention and Control
Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Petrina Harrison
DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC, CIC
“Every woman deserves to be seen, supported, and empowered to advocate for her health — regardless of zip code, color, or country.”
Dr. Harrison is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist whose career has been spent at the intersection of acute clinical care, infection prevention, and community advocacy.
She founded HopeCare Global Inc. to transform decades of clinical experience and her personal journey into action against ovarian cancer, a disease that too often hides in plain sight, particularly in Black, immigrant, and underserved communities.
Clinical PracticeNursing EducationInfection Control
Get Involved
Hope only travels if we carry it.
Three doors into the work. Walk through whichever one fits — or open all three. The fight against ovarian cancer needs every hand we've got.
Donate
Fuel education programs, patient navigation, and community outreach. Every dollar widens our reach.
Make a GiftVolunteer
Lend your clinical expertise, communications skills, or community connections to the movement.
Join the TeamSpread Awareness
Share resources, host a conversation, or wear teal in September — small actions, big ripples.
Share Our MissionPartnership
Bring HopeCare Global to your community.
Hospitals, faith communities, schools, sororities, corporate wellness — if you have a room of women, we have a program.