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Ashkenazi Ovarian Cancer Patients With BRCA Mutations Live Longer Than Those With Normal Gene
January 1, 2008 Israeli investigators have found that Ashkenazi Jewish women with ovarian cancer who have mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes lived significantly longer than Ashkenazi Jewish ovarian cancer ... > full story -
Chemotherapy And Tamoxifen Reduce Risk Of Second Breast Cancer, Study Finds
December 26, 2007 Among breast cancer patients, both chemotherapy and tamoxifen independently reduced the risk of developing a second cancer in the other breast, according to a study published online Dec. 25 in the ... > full story -
Extracellular Protein Sensitizes Ovarian Cancer Cells To Chemotherapy
December 10, 2007 Scientists have uncovered critical new details about the mechanisms that modulate the response of ovarian cancer cells to chemotherapy. The research, published by Cell Press in the December issue of ... > full story -
Flavonoid-Rich Diet Helps Women Decrease Risk Of Ovarian Cancer
November 19, 2007 Frequent consumption of foods containing the flavonoid kaempferol, including nonherbal tea and broccoli, was associated with a reduced risk of ovarian cancer. The researchers also found a decreased ... > full story -
Predicting The Future In Ovarian Cancer
November 15, 2007 Kisspeptin and its receptor GPR54 predict a favorable clinical outcome in women with ovarian carcinoma, and are specific for the clear cell carcinoma subtype according to a new ... > full story -
Ultrasound May Better Classify Ovarian Tumors
November 13, 2007 Experts examining patterns in ultrasound images can more accurately classify ovarian tumors as benign or malignant than can pre-surgical blood tests, according to a new ... > full story -
Important Indicators Of Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer Highlighted
November 9, 2007 New research explains why some ovarian cancer patients are dying, while others survive, despite similar surgical and post-operative treatment. The findings show that the difference between life and ... > full story -
Novel Medication Improves Ovarian Cancer Treatment
October 31, 2007 A biologic anticancer agent that prevents tumor growth by interfering with the formation of new blood vessels (Bevacizumab) may have the potential to improve the efficacy of standard combination ... > full story -
Cancer-Killing Virus Shows Promise as Metastatic Cancer Treatment
October 30, 2007 The Seneca Valley Virus is a potent cancer killer and can differentiate between normal and cancerous cells. The virus may be a potential treatment for some metastatic cancers, such as small-cell lung ... > full story -
New Therapy For Patients With Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer
October 23, 2007 Mayo Clinic has reported promising interim results from a Phase II trial of a new combination therapy for patients with recurrent ovarian cancer that is resistant to platinum therapy. Women with ... > full story
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