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New Study on BRCA Mutation in Women with Ovarian Cancer
A new study of 1,001 women with ovarian cancer found that 14% of them carried a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation. However, 44% of those women did not have a family … Continue reading
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Also tagged cancer treatment, genetics, risk, science, screening, survivorship, treatment, women's health
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Harvard to Test End of Life Checklist for Cancer Patients
Up to 450 cancer patients, seen by 60 oncologists, will provide feedback on patient satisfaction and treatment choices over the next three years. The aim of the program is to … Continue reading
Drug Costs an Issue in Cancer Care
The costs of drugs is increasingly becoming an issue in cancer care. The balance of quality and cost raises the issue of cost effectiveness. More presentations at the recent ASCO … Continue reading
An Update on PARP Inhibitors
Development of PARP inhibitors, which appear to work best in women with BRCA mutations, has faced setbacks recently. An article reviews the data, good and bad, about PARP inhibitors. The … Continue reading
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Removing Fallopian Tubes Reduces Risk of Ovarian Cancer
Based on data showing that removing a woman’s fallopian tubes removes her risk of developing ovarian cancer, doctors are now urging women who are having their tubes tied to have … Continue reading
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Also tagged genetics, ovarian cancer, prevention, Research, science, surgery
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Phase III Trial of Bevacizumab with Chemotherapy
A Phase III trial of bevacizumab (Avastin) with gemcitabine + carboplatin versus gemcitabine + carboplatin in women with ovarian cancer showed the bevacizumab arm to improve progression free survival (PFS). … Continue reading
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Studies Show Many Providers Think There is a Screening Test for Ovarian Cancer
Two studies released this week indicate that health care providers believe that the CA-125 and/or the transvaginal ultrasound are appropriate screening tests for ovarian cancer. There is no medical organization … Continue reading
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Also tagged Advocacy, clinical trials, early detection, genetics, ovarian cancer, prevention, Research, risk, surgery, symptoms
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Ovarian Cancer Patients with BRCA Mutations May Fare Better than Non-Carriers
A large meta-analysis of studies on ovarian cancer survival shows that women with the BRCA mutations survive longer after diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The research team’s analysis showed that the … Continue reading
Avastin Shown to Slow Tumor Growth; Not Prolong Life
Two studies of the use of Avastin in ovarian cancer showed that the drug slowed tumor growth but did not improve overall survival. “While we are looking for that silver … Continue reading
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Also tagged chemotherapy, clinical trials, recurrence, Research, science, side effects, treatment
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PARP Inhibitor Olarparib Fails to Meet Trial Endpoints
Bilateral Oophorectomy Associated With Higher Prevalence of Low Bone Mineral Density and Arthritis in Younger Women
A study presented at a breast cancer conference showed a link between lower bone density and removal of the ovaries. Women who had both ovaries removed before 45 years of … Continue reading
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Mutation in KRAS Gene May Indicate Drug Resistance in Ovarian Cancer Patients
A genetic mutation that causes a change in the KRAS pathway appears to be linked to higher likelihood of platinum resistance in women with ovarian cancer. The KRAS pathway is … Continue reading
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Also tagged chemotherapy, genetics, recurrence, Research, resistance, science, treatment
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