Ovarian Cancer

I am a 6 1/2 year ovarian cancer survivor. The time since then has been a real roller coaster ride. Mine was Stage 1 but I still had to have 3 chemo treatments. I kind of lost who I was during that time. I was glad to be alive and the cancer was...  

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There isn't enough evidence to back or debunk the claim that vitamin D can help reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, despite several recent studies making this claim, the authors of a new review of the scientific literature conclude.  

As a young woman, Anne Gutos was diagnosed with Stage 1 of the disease while pregnant. The Moorestown resident, a 21-year ovarian cancer survivor, will address the public as the keynote speaker during a free seminar tomorrow at Liberty Bell Bank in Evesham. The 90-minute program begins at 7 p.m. at 145 North Maple Ave.Hosted by television news anchor Pat Ciarrocchi, the seminar is part of Liberty Bell Bank’s year-long ovarian cancer awareness...  

What is it? Cancer of the ovary affects approximately 5,500 women in England each year and is often referred to as the ‘silent killer' because the symptoms can be very hard to detect. There are three types of ovarian cancer, these include; epithelial ovarian cancer, which affects the surface layers of the ovary, germ cell ovarian cancer, which originates in the cells that make...  

Vermillion Inc. and Quest Diagnostics Inc. on Tuesday released OVA1, a test meant to help doctors determine if a woman suspected of having ovarian cancer should have exploratory surgery by a gynecological oncologist. (DGX)  

Although preliminary results suggest that allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo HCT) for ovarian cancer (OC) is a feasible procedure, the low patient number in previous studies had limited ability to evaluate the true benefit of allo  

Dr. Maurie Markman reports on a study indicating BRCA1 mutations -- well known as risk factors for breast and ovarian cancer -- may also be related to primary occult ovarian insufficiency. Medscape Hematology-Oncology  

Nektar has positive data from ovarian cancer studyBusinessWeekNektar Therapeutics on Monday reported that early results from a trial of an experimental cancer drug suggest a slowing in the progression of ovarian cancer ...Nektar Reports Positive Data From First Stage Ovarian Cancer Study - UpdateRTT NewsNektar Reports Positive Phase 2 Clinical Data From First Stage Of NKTR-102 ...RTT Newsall 24 news articles »  

LOS ANGELES — Mom's admonishments to eat your fruits and vegetables should still be heeded, since a new study found that a diet high in fruits, vegetables and healthful grains may be associated with higher ovarian cancer survival rates.  

CBS NewsGood Diet May Aid Ovarian Cancer SurvivalWebMD4, 2010 -- Women who eat a healthy diet in the years before their ovarian cancer diagnosis may live longer than those who don't, according to a new study. ...Pre-Diagnosis Diet Linked to Ovarian Cancer SurvivalBusinessWeekall 7 news articles »  

Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced that a phase III study showed the combination of Avastin (bevacizumab) and chemotherapy followed by maintenance use of Avastin increased the time women with advanced ovarian cancer lived without their disease worsening (progression-free survival or PFS) compared to chemotherapy alone. A preliminary assessment of safety noted adverse events previously observed in pivotal trials with Avastin. Data...  

No cancer is good, but some stand out as real stinkers - like ovarian cancer. Its symptoms - like putting on weight around the middle, or bloating - are so easy to blame on non-serious causes. Months before her GP finally suspected ovarian cancer, a friend of mine began doing more exercise, including crunches, to flatten her growing belly. But by the time her doctor finally joined all the dots including weight gain, indigestion and bloating...  

The HinduWhat Ovarian Cancer Survivors Eat May Help Them Live LongerKPSP Local 2A new study just released shows that women can improve their chances of surviving ovarian cancer if they eat certain foods. Researchers from the University ...GPs slow to refer older women with ovarian cancerBBC NewsOlder women with suspected ovarian cancer 'face referral delays'Cancer Research UKStudy finds delay in referrals for older women with ovarian...  

ZURICH (Reuters) - Roche's Avastin helps women with advanced ovarian cancer live longer without their disease getting worse, a late-stage study showed, boosting its prospects after a recent setback in stomach cancer.  

Nearly a third of women mistakenly think ovarian cancer can be detected by a smear test, research has shown. A survey of more than 1,000 women showed only 33% had been given information about ovarian cancer, compared with 66% informed about cervical ...