Tag Archives: Research
HE4 May be Helpful in Screening
A study based on blood samples from more than 100 ovarian cancer patients and 700 women without ovarian cancer suggested that the HE4 might be useful to use for women … Continue reading
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: The Debate Continues
Two articles in the Journal of Clinical Oncology debate the use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy – chemo given before surgery – for ovarian cancer patients. Based on some studies, researchers conclude … Continue reading
Fat Cells in the Omentum Help Fuel Ovarian Cancer
A new study suggests that the “fatty apron” of cells found in the abdomen help ovarian cancer cells grow. This research could help provide direction for new targets in treatment. … Continue reading
IVF Raises Risk of Ovarian Cancer
A study of 25,000 women, 19,000 of whom received In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) found that the women who underwent IVF had higher rates of ovarian cancer. The cases of ovarian cancer … Continue reading
The Pill Halves the Risk of Ovarian Cancer
A new study of more than 300,000 women, 878 of whom developed ovarian cancer over an almost 10 year period, showed that women who took oral contraceptives (The Pill) had … Continue reading
Women with BRCA2 Mutation in Ovarian Tumors have Higher Surivival Rates
A recent study shows that women with ovarian cancer who have the BRCA2 mutation live longer than those with the BRCA1 mutation. Because the BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations works slightly … Continue reading
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Ovarian Cancer a Mystery, Especially for Black Women
The Grio reports that African American women are not well represented in clincial trials related to ovarian cancer. The article discusses a new trial meant to explore the epidemiology of … Continue reading
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Fluorescent Light Helps Doctors Identify Ovarian Cells
Doctors have used a special dye to track tumors during surgery. The dye makes ovarian cancer cells glow under fluorescent light. The study had 10 ovarian cancer patients, and may allow … Continue reading
Carbo/Paclitaxel v. Carbo/PLD as first line treatment for Ovarian Cancer
A recently study evaluated standard first line therapy – carboplatin plus paclitaxel – against carboplatin plus Doxil (PLD). This study of more than 800 women found that the use of … Continue reading
Another Ovarian Cancer Vaccine Trial Approved
MXi Pharmaceuticals has recieved approval to begin a trial for ovarian/uterine cancer. The company hopes to start enrolling patients this calendar year. See the news release here Enroll in clinical … Continue reading
Interventions to prevent postoperative complications in women with ovarian cancer.
Women suspected of having ovarian cancer may have complications related to their surgeries. The most common complications, according to a recent studetn published in teh Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, … Continue reading
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FDA Clears ROMA Test (HE4+CA-125)
The FDA cleared the ROMA Algorithm, which uses the CA-125 and HE4 blood markers, to determine the likelihood that a pelvic mass is malignant. The test is a tool to help … Continue reading
