Monthly Archives: July 2009
Annette Leal Mattern on the 12th Annual Conference
The 12th Annual Conference of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance A Celebration of Life – One Voice for Thousands of Women By Annette Leal Mattern Indeed it was a celebration – as well as an empowering and invigorating experience for … Continue reading
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National Conference slideshow
The slideshow above is courtesy of Duane Stork Photography. Photo credits: Duane Stork and Thad Allender.
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Diane Rader O’Connor
My name is Diane Rader O’Connor, I live in Vancouver, WA, and I was diagnosed with stage IIIC ovarian cancer in January 2002. At the time I knew almost nothing about ovarian cancer. It was not until I attended my first … Continue reading
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CDC Releases New Guidance on Genetic Testing
WHO: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is releasing the first federal government recommendations to foster accuracy and appropriate use of molecular, or DNA-based, genetic tests. WHAT: The guidance, entitled “Good Laboratory Practices for Molecular Genetic Testing for Heritable … Continue reading
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Grant System Leads Cancer Researchers to Play It Safe
Among the recent research grants awarded by the National Cancer Institute is one for a study asking whether people who are especially responsive to good-tasting food have the most difficulty staying on a diet. Another study will assess a Web-based … Continue reading
