Monthly Archives: April 2010
Karene Pace
My sister, Karene, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2005. She is the middle of three sisters and has one brother. We were both sisters and best friends. She is on the right in the picture and I am on … Continue reading
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Curry spice ‘aids cancer treatment’
A curry spice ingredient can make ovarian cancer more responsive to treatment, scientists have shown. Researchers pre-treated ovarian tumours with curcumin, a component of the yellow spice turmeric, delivered in the form of microscopic “nanoparticles”. The curcumin sensitised the cancer … Continue reading
Mothers We Love Video Contest
View the Mothers We Love video submissions: Jeanie Nay Watson Marilyn Usinowicz Suzy Arrowood Jan Crosby
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Fairfield Woman Claims Gene Discrimination After Breast-Cancer Test
In a case that raises concerns about the handling of genetic and medical information, a Fairfield woman has filed a discrimination complaint after she had a voluntary double-mastectomy, then lost her job. Pamela K. Fink had the surgery last October … Continue reading
Expression of Proteins Linked to Poor Outcome in Women with Ovarian Cancer
Scientists have established the presence of certain proteins in ovarian cancer tissues and have linked these proteins to poor survival rates in women with advanced stages of the disease. The study, led by scientists at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), … Continue reading
Gaps in insurance policies make oral drugs too pricey for some cancer patients
When Jere Carpentier learned last year that she had advanced colon cancer — her third malignancy in a dozen years — she worried about spending hours in a clinic tethered to an intravenous line, enduring punishing chemotherapy that would make … Continue reading
Talc link to raised womb cancer risk: Once a week use increases the threat by 24 per cent
Using talcum powder just once a week to keep fresh can raise the risk of womb cancer by up to 24 per cent, a study has claimed. It warned that powder particles applied to the genital area can travel into … Continue reading
Community Spotlight: Frieda Weeks
“Follow your heart and stay passionate about your cause.” That’s what Frieda Weeks, founder of Hope for Heather, says to anyone out there who wants to make a difference in the world. Like many others who give their time and … Continue reading
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Cancer survivors share stories
April 25, 2010 A microscopic sea creature – that’s what Gail Foreman was told she may have swallowed while competing in the open swim portion of a triathlon – and that the parasite was making her very ill. “They treated … Continue reading
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Agnes Fowler
“I love you, too” were the last words my beautiful mother said to me before she she entered heaven on December 24, 2006. As each second, minute, hour, day, month, and year passes, she continues to be a part of … Continue reading
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Michelle Glazier
Our mom, Michelle Glazier, was diagnosed with stage III ovarian cancer in April of 2008. Within two weeks we had met with her new doctor, scheduled surgery and had surgery removing a tumor on her ovary, full hysterectomy and removal … Continue reading
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AACR: Combo Therapy Stymies Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer growth in laboratory animals was significantly inhibited when the mice were treated with an experimental monoclonal antibody and the taxane docetaxel (Taxotere), researchers said here. “Adding this new monoclonal antibody, IMC-3G3, that targets platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha, … Continue reading
