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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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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
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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Cost of Side Effects of Treatment Should Be Factored into Cost of Care
Often, the cost of care for a treatment does not include the cost of visitos to the provider or the cost of addressing side-effects. This calculation does not encompass the … Continue reading
JAAPA: When the Patient Asks – Can I be Screened for Ovarian Cancer
The JAAPA published a When the Patient Asks column on screening for ovarian cancer. WHO TO SCREEN High-risk women with a genetic mutation or strong family history should be screened. … 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
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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GSH reduces toxicity of cisplatin in women with ovarian cancer
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
Personalizing CA-125 Levels for Ovarian Cancer Screening
Two new papers published in Cancer Prevention Research suggests that personalizing CA-125 levels related to ovarian cancer are helpful. The article suggests that the provide a two percent false positive rate are … 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
