New ‘Trojan Horse’ strategy to fight ovarian cancer developed
British scientists have successfully delivered a common chemotherapy drug to cancer cells inside tiny microparticles – a scientific breakthrough that offers hope to thousands of women battling ovarian...
View Article1st recurrent gene fusion in ovarian cancer identified
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have for the first time identified a recurrent gene fusion in ovarian cancer — a discovery that could lead to earlier diagnoses and future...
View ArticleIVF doubles women’s risk of ovarian cancer 15 years later
Women who are going for fertility treatments to have babies are likely to double their chances of getting ovarian cancer, according to a new study. Scientists from the Netherlands Cancer Institute in...
View ArticleContraceptive pill nearly halves women’s ovarian cancer risk
Women who take the contraceptive pill for ten years almost halve their risk of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, according to a new study. But experts say this must be balanced against the risk of...
View ArticleOvarian cancer feeds on fat cells in abdomen
A research team based at the University of Chicago has found that large pad of fat cells that extends from the stomach and covers the intestines provides nutrients that promote the spread and growth of...
View ArticlePotential breakthrough in treating late-stage ovarian cancer
University of Guelph researchers have discovered a peptide that shrinks advanced tumours and improves survival rates for ovarian cancer. “We’re extremely excited about this. It has the potential,...
View ArticleTiny genetic variation can predict outcome of ovarian cancer treatment
A tiny genetic variation predicts chances of survival and response to treatment for patients with ovarian cancer, a new study has shown. The findings provide new insights into the biology of a new...
View ArticleAspirin May Decrease Risk of Aggressive Form of Ovarian Cancer
New research shows that women who regularly use pain relief medications, particularly aspirin, have a decreased risk of serous ovarian cancer—an aggressive carcinoma affecting the surface of the ovary....
View ArticleDiabetes drug extends lifespan in ovarian cancer
Metformin, the drug commonly administered in diabetes, has shown a promise in extending the lifespan of patients with ovarian cancers, say findings from a new study conducted by Indian-American medical...
View ArticleBreastfeeding slashes ovarian cancer risk
Breastfeeding wallops ovarian cancer into submission, slashing the mother’s risk of the disease by nearly two-thirds, says a finding. Ovarian cancer is known as the ‘silent killer’ because symptoms for...
View ArticleScientists Develop A New Tool for Cervical Cancer Detection and Diagnosis
Cervical cancer is, in many ways, a shining example of how successful the war on cancer can be. Thanks largely to the advent of Pap smear screening, U.S. cervical cancer deaths decreased dramatically,...
View ArticleDrugs for bone loss may help prevent uterine cancer
Women who consume medicines commonly used to treat osteoporosis and other bone conditions halve the risk of developing uterine cancer compared to women who do not use such drugs, shows a study....
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