On September 11, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared Vermillion’s OVA1 test for ovarian cancer. OVA1 is a blood test that can help physicians determine if a woman’s pelvic mass is at risk for being malignant (e.g. ovarian … Continue reading →

Impact of surgeon and hospital ovarian cancer surgical case volume on in-hospital mortality short-term outcome September 17, 2009. Robert E Bristow, Marianna L Zahurak, Teresa P Diaz-Montes, Robert L Giuntoli, and Deborah K Armstrong The Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service, Departments … Continue reading →

September 20, 2009. Dose-dense treatment improved survival, but too toxic for some: study SUNDAY, Sept. 20 (HealthDay News) — Dose-dense chemotherapy improves survival in women with advanced ovarian cancer, Japanese researchers say. Currently, paclitaxel and carboplatin given every three weeks … Continue reading →

September 15, 2009. A promising new drug may be able to treat more types of cancer than first thought. PARP inhibitors have shown early promise for treating cancers linked to BRCA gene mutations, including some breast and ovarian cancers. But … Continue reading →

September 11, 2009. Test can help identify potential malignancies, guide surgical decisions SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cleared a test that can help detect ovarian cancer in a pelvic mass that … Continue reading →

Student looking to do big things against ovarian cancer BY TOM SHORTELL Staff Writer Sept. 17th, 2009 MIDDLETOWN — Courtney Mackrell leads something of a double life. In one, she’s an honor roll student at Thorne Middle School, where she’s … Continue reading →

by Linda Adler Sept. 17th, 2009 September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Three years ago, Pete Kremen, Whatcom County Executive, and the Whatcom County Council issued their first proclamation designating the month of September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month … Continue reading →

In June of 2008, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, a particularly deadly disease that is more often than not found in its later stages. This is due to the cancer’s vague symptoms — bloating, indigestion and loss of appetite … Continue reading →

Ovarian cancer the focus of awareness effort By David Dinsmore • ddinsmore@thetowntalk.com • September 15, 2009 While pink ribbons seem to be pop up on cars, billboards and merchandise all year, September is a time to focus on teal, the … Continue reading →