Oncology & Cancer
High blood pressure: A silver lining for ovarian cancer patients?
(HealthDay)—A woman's prognosis after an ovarian cancer diagnosis may be affected by a number of unexpected factors, new research suggests.
Apr 19, 2017
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News tagged with epithelial ovarian cancer
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Survival similar with debulking by laparotomy, laparoscopy
(HealthDay)—For women with epithelial ovarian cancer, three-year survival rates are similar for women undergoing debulking by laparotomy or laparoscopy, according to a study published in the May issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Apr 10, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers use new imaging to show key enzyme in ovarian cancer
A new imaging test may provide the ability to identify ovarian cancer patients who are candidates for an emerging treatment that targets a key enzyme cancer cells need to survive. Currently, epithelial ovarian cancer patients ...
Apr 3, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Combination therapy improved chemoresistance in ovarian cancer
Treating ovarian cancer with platinum-based chemotherapy drugs such as cisplatin is initially very effective, with about four out of five patients responding favorably. However, most of these patients quickly become resistant ...
Nov 1, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Membrane fluidity influences sensitivity of ovarian cancer cell lines to auranofin
Increased fluidity in cell membranes could have a major impact on an ovarian cancer cell's sensitivity to treatment using the anti-rheumatic drug auranofin, research led by Plymouth University suggests.
Sep 28, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
High-calcium, low-lactose diet may reduce risk of ovarian cancer in African-American women
Research from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and and other U.S. health and academic institutions shows a diet high in calcium and low in lactose may reduce the risk of ovarian cancer in African-American women. The ...
Sep 16, 2016
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Immunology
Anti-tumor immunity identified with new ovarian cancer treatment strategy
Few effective treatments have been approved to treat ovarian cancer, the deadliest of all cancers affecting the female reproductive system. Now, new research from The Wistar Institute demonstrates how a drug already in clinical ...
Sep 13, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Recs developed for neoadjuvant chemo in ovarian cancer
(HealthDay)—Guidelines have been developed for neoadjuvant chemotherapy use for newly diagnosed, advanced ovarian cancer. The clinical practice guideline was published online Aug. 8 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Aug 9, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Simplifying access to gene testing for women with ovarian cancer
A new streamlined approach to genetic testing for women with ovarian cancer provides testing rapidly and affordably, allowing many more patients to benefit from personalised cancer management and their relatives to benefit ...
Jul 13, 2016
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Hormone Tx no harm after nonserous epithelial ovarian CA
(HealthDay)—For women with nonserous epithelial ovarian cancer, hormone therapy (HT) after treatment does not reduce survival, according to a study published in the May issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Apr 10, 2016
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