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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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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
New Insights into BRCA1 Mechanism
A study published in Nature posits that the BRCA1 mutation prevents cancer by preventing transcription of certain kinds of DNA sequences. Women with mutations in the BRCA1 genes are at … Continue reading
The Annals of Extreme Surgery (NYT)
The New York Times ran an op-ed about the lack of evidence supporting heated chemotherapy (HIPEC). The article stated that while this new treatment gives patients hope, the data is … Continue reading
PAPR Inhibitors May Work Against More Ovarian Cancers
PAPR inhibitors, first used in trials for women with ovarian cancer who had a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene, are now being used in trials for women without … Continue reading
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New Antibody may Indicate Risk for Ovarian Cancer
Researchers have found that increased levels of an antibody to mesothelin are present in women with ovarian cancer and infertile women. This antibody may help identify women at high risk of … Continue reading
History of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Doubles the Risk of Ovarian Cancer
A Taiwanese study of approximately 200,000 women found that 90 women developed ovarian cancer during the three year period during which the study took place. Approximately twice as many women with … Continue reading
The Cancer Genome Atlas presents initial results on ovarian cancer
Earlier this week, research related to the genetics of ovarian cancer was released. The data show that there is an enormous about of genetic variation between ovarian cancers, unlike some other … Continue reading
Chemo Dosing Influences Drug Resistance
A mouse study showed that continuous treatment with docetaxel (Taxotere) showed greater anti-tumor effects than treating the mice once a week or once every three weeks. Additionally, treating less often … Continue reading
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Meta-analysis Shows Exposure to Asbestos may Cause Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cancer Cells are “Bullies”
In an article set for publication in July, researchers argue that ovarian cancer cells act like bullies to colonize other organs. In laboratory experiments, ovarian cancer cells formed holes in … Continue reading
