Ovarian Cancer News

Posted February 21, 2008:

• New Anti-Cancer Agent Can Overcome Resistance To Drugs, Says Study

Posted February 12, 2008:

• New Test Detects Early Stage Ovarian Cancer With 99 Percent Accuracy

Posted February 10, 2008:

• Why Certain Ovarian Cancers Develop Resistance To Platinum-Based Chemotherapy

Posted January 26, 2008:

• Birth Control Pill Gives Long-Lasting Protection Against Ovarian Cancer, Study Shows

Posted January 22, 2008:

• Ovarian Cancer Risk Not Affected By Alcohol And Smoking, But Reduced By Caffeine, Study Finds

Posted January 1, 2008:

• Ashkenazi Ovarian Cancer Patients With BRCA Mutations Live Longer Than Those With Normal Gene

Posted December 26, 2007:

• Chemotherapy And Tamoxifen Reduce Risk Of Second Breast Cancer, Study Finds

Posted December 10, 2007:

• Extracellular Protein Sensitizes Ovarian Cancer Cells To Chemotherapy

Posted November 19, 2007:

• Flavonoid-Rich Diet Helps Women Decrease Risk Of Ovarian Cancer

Posted November 15, 2007:

• Predicting The Future In Ovarian Cancer

Posted November 13, 2007:

• Ultrasound May Better Classify Ovarian Tumors

Posted November 9, 2007:

• Important Indicators Of Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer Highlighted

Posted October 31, 2007:

• Novel Medication Improves Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Posted October 30, 2007:

• Cancer-Killing Virus Shows Promise as Metastatic Cancer Treatment

Posted October 23, 2007:

• New Therapy For Patients With Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

Posted October 4, 2007:

• Cell Skeleton May Hold Key To Overcoming Drug Resistance In Cancer

Posted September 27, 2007:

• Study Fuels Debate Over Whether Exercise And Body Size Influence Ovarian Cancer Risk
• Experimental Drug Boosts Survival In Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

Posted September 25, 2007:

• Mutation Of The COX2 Gene Can Double Or Triple A Woman's Risk Of Ovarian Cancer

Posted September 11, 2007:

• New Clues To Breast Cancer Development In High-Risk Women

Posted August 29, 2007:

• Removing Ovaries Before Menopause Can Lead To Memory And Movement Problems

Posted August 21, 2007:

• Cranberries May Improve Chemotherapy For Ovarian Cancer

Posted July 24, 2007:

• Broccoli and Other Vegetables Linked With Decreased Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Posted July 16, 2007:

• Scientists Take Next Step In Understanding Potential Target For Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Posted July 4, 2007:

• Researchers Identify Genetic Mutation That May Alter Tumor Cell Proliferation

Posted July 2, 2007:

• Endometriosis Increases The Risk Of Certain Cancers

Posted June 29, 2007:

• Survivors Of Rare Ovarian Cancer Retain Fertility, Have Positive Relationships, Study Finds

Posted June 25, 2007:

• New Genetic Marker Characterizes Aggressiveness Of Cancer Cells

Posted June 24, 2007:

• Ovarian Cancer Is Not A Symptomless Killer

Posted June 15, 2007:

• Hormone Therapy Offers New Hope For Ovarian Cancer Patients

Posted June 14, 2007:

• First National Consensus On Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Stresses Education For Earlier Diagnosis

Posted June 3, 2007:

• VEGF Trap Shows Activity In Patients With Advanced Ovarian Cancer

Posted May 16, 2007:

• Gene Thought To Assist Chemo May Help Cancer Thrive

Posted May 14, 2007:

• Lessons From Ovarian Cells Migration: The Three 'Ws' Of Ovarian Cancer Spreading

Posted May 8, 2007:

• Combined Molecular-Targeted And Hormonal Therapies Offer Promise In Treating Ovarian Cancer

Posted May 7, 2007:

• Diabetes Drug Dramatically Boosts Power Of Platinum Chemotherapy

Posted April 11, 2007:

• Study Pries Into Ovarian Cancer's Deadly Secrets

Posted April 9, 2007:

• RNA Splicing Factor Implicated In Ovarian Tumor Cell Growth
• Many Women Undertreated For Ovarian Cancer

Posted April 3, 2007:

• Combining Therapies Can Improve Survival For Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients

Posted March 19, 2007:

• Discovery May Lead To 'Smart' Therapies For Breast, Ovarian Cancer

Posted March 7, 2007:

• Researchers Identify Ovarian Cancer Biomarkers
• Ovarian Cancer May Mimic Fallopian Tube Formation

Posted February 4, 2007:

• Biodegradable Implant Holds Promise As Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Posted January 18, 2007:

• Statin Plus Cancer Drug Deliver Combo Punch To Brain Cancer Cells

Posted December 16, 2006:

• 'Clumping' Protein Linked To Return Of Ovarian Cancer

Posted December 11, 2006:

• Symptom Screening Advances Early Ovarian Cancer Detection

Posted December 6, 2006:

• More Common Associations Found Between BRCA1 And BRCA2 Mutations And Cancer

Posted November 30, 2006:

• Abortion Pill Compound Prevents Breast Tumor Growth
• Program To Freeze Women's Ovaries To Preserve Fertility After Cancer

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