Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer in the U.S. Most cases are diagnosed at early stage and have good prognosis. Unfortunately, some patients with early stage and low grade endometrial cancer experience recurrence -- and the reasons are not entirely clear. When recurrence ... Read More »
80 percent of cervical cancers found to be preventable with latest 9-valent HPV vaccine
The new 9-valent human papillomavirus vaccine, can potentially prevent 80 percent of cervical cancers in the United States, if given to all 11- or 12-year-old children before they are exposed to the virus. In addition to protecting against 80 percent of cervical cancers, the new 9-Valent human ... Read More »
NCCN Takes New Look at Vulvar Cancer
Fran Lowry | April 06, 2016 HOLLYWOOD, Florida — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) put vulvar cancer in the spotlight here at its 21st Annual Conference. Vulvar cancer is extremely rare. it is estimated that this year in the United States, there will be 6000 cases and 1000 ... Read More »
Support Betty Allen Ovarian Cancer Foundation at Florida Everglades Game
Come Support Betty Allen Ovarian Cancer Foundation April 9th at Germain Arena Florida Everblades vs. Orlando Solar Bears Game Starts at 7:00 PM Doors open at 6:00 PM Our goal for the Betty Allen Ovarian Cancer Foundation is to provide education and awareness within the community in hopes of ... Read More »
Researchers discover how ovarian cancer halts body's natural defense against tumor
Ovarian cancer shuts down immune system cells that would otherwise act as a first line of defense against the deadly tumor, Weill Cornell Medical College scientists report. But a therapy that restores the cells' disease-fighting abilities could provide a powerful new strategy to attack the cancer, ... Read More »
Scientists find genetic variants key to understanding origins of ovarian cancer
International genome-wide association study also identifies key gene responsible for expressing subtype of ovarian cancer New research by an international team including Keck Medicine of USC scientists is bringing the origins of ovarian cancer into sharper focus. The study, published online June 15 ... Read More »
ADAMTS family of genes may be the next 'thing' in ovarian cancer treatment
There is the Addams Family. And then there is the ADAMTS family. While one is mindless entertainment, the latter may prove to be a new genetic avenue for designing ovarian cancer treatment. Scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a new class of gene mutations ... Read More »
Connect for the Cause – A Pickleball Tournament
Saturday, June 13th from 8:00am—1:00pm Sponsored by BEYOND MOTION of Naples, FL “This event is near and dear to our hearts. Our family, like many others, has been touched by ovarian cancer more than once. Diane and her sister Nancy have both battled this disease, and our family knows first-hand how ... Read More »
Insights Into Cancer, April 30, 2015
Get the Facts on Women's Cancers Please join us to learn about modern diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the cervix, uterus and ovary from the leaders in the field. Thursday, April 30, 2015 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Northern Trust Banks 7960 Summerlin Lakes Drive. ... Read More »
Hundreds rally around 11-year-old battling ovarian cancer
Hundreds of residents in a Pennsylvania town turned out for a “Shave-A-Thon” to honor an 11-year-old girl who is battling ovarian cancer. Paige LaRosa started having discomfort and cramping in January, and could feel lumps in her stomach, MyFoxPhilly.com reported. Her parents decided to have her ... Read More »
