Advances in Ovarian Cancer Research: From Concept to Clinic September 18-21, 2013 J.W. Marriott Marquis Miami Miami, FL Abstract submission deadline: Monday, July 8 Advance registration deadline: Monday, August 5 The past decade has seen significant advances in molecular medicine and ... Read More »
Use of Talc-based Powder Increases Ovarian Cancer Risk
The use of talc-based powder has been associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer in some, but not all, studies. In a new study published in Cancer Prevention Research, researchers found that “genital powder use is a modifiable exposure associated with small-to-moderate increases in risk of ... Read More »
Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy
A WOMAN’S breasts have always been regarded very precious, a symbol of femininity, sexiness, sensuality, and during the child-bearing age, the wonderful breasts of a mother have yet to be equaled, even with today’s great advances in science and technology, in their ability to naturally produce, ... Read More »
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Gynecological Cancers Often Picked Up Later
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ASCO News: Kidney Cancer Drug Delays Ovarian Cancer Relapse
Research presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting this week suggests that adding the drug pazopanib (trade name Votrient) to standard treatment extends progression-free survival in ovarian cancer patients by 5.6 months. Pazopanib is an oral anti-angiogenesis drug ... Read More »
Ovarian cancer incidence trends in relation to changing patterns of menopausal hormone therapy use in the United States.
Ovarian cancer incidence trends in relation to changing patterns of menopausal hormone therapy use in the United States. Yang HP, Anderson WF, Rosenberg PS, Trabert B, Gierach GL, Wentzensen N, Cronin KA, Sherman ME. Source ScM, 6120 Executive Blvd EPS/5030, Rockville, MD 20852; ... Read More »
Origin of Aggressive Ovarian Cancer Discovered
Mar. 6, 2013 — Cornell University researchers have discovered a likely origin of epithelial ovarian cancer (ovarian carcinoma), the fifth leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. Pinpointing where this cancer originates has been difficult because 70 percent of patients ... Read More »
Hysterectomy Does Not Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Study Finds
May 14, 2013 — Having a hysterectomy with or without ovary removal in mid-life does not increase a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease compared to women who reach natural menopause, contrary to many previously reported studies, according to research published online today in the Journal of the ... Read More »
NBC2 Interview with Betty Allen
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