Monthly Archives: June 2010
Late-stage ovarian cancer therapy shows promise in phase I trial
June 9, 2010 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The combination of decitabine and carboplatin appears to improve the outcome of women who have late-stage ovarian cancer. In an upcoming issue of the journal Cancer (online today), Indiana University researchers report four of … Continue reading
ASCO Conference Summary: Why it’s Important to You
While hundreds of studies on ovarian cancer were presented at the 2010 ASCO Annual Meeting, many were early investigations that require further study and others confirmed results of prior studies. Some large scale studies were presented. The results of selected … Continue reading
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Christy’s Corner: Message from our Board President
Hi all. I just returned from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting in Chicago … and I must say, I am really feeling the power of TEAL. A few years ago, ovarian cancer was barely mentioned at … Continue reading
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Worldwide ERC Foundation visits the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance office
On Wednesday, June 9th, the Worldwide ERC® Foundation visited the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance office to present a generous gift of $10,000. Recently, the ERC Foundation held their annual Foundation Walk to raise money and give back to their community. … Continue reading
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Sprint for Life: Another Successful Event from our Partner Members!
On May 1st, the MD Anderson Center held their successful 13th Annual Sprint for Life 5K Walk/Run to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. The MD Anderson Center, located at the University of Texas, is dedicated to eliminating cancer in Texas, … Continue reading
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Abbott Receives FDA Clearance for New Ovarian Cancer Test
Abbott’s new ARCHITECT HE4 test helps doctors, patients better manage treatment for deadly women’s cancer ABBOTT PARK, Ill., June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared a new diagnostic test to monitor ovarian cancer, a … Continue reading
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June Newsletter
A Message from the CEO Dear Ovarian Cancer Community Member: You are among the thousands of voices in our community, of women who live with the ovarian cancer, of loved ones of those who are gone and of people personally … Continue reading
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