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Researchers Create Genetic "Map" of Ovarian Cancer

Researchers Create Genetic "Map" of Ovarian Cancer

In a paper published on June 30, 2011 in the journal Nature, researchers working as part of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Research Network report that they have created a genetic “map” of ovarian cancer.  This important work, which is the largest study of any tumor type to date, will help researchers better understand the … Continued

Partner Member Profile: Ovarian Cancer Alliance of North Fl...

Partner Member Profile: Ovarian Cancer Alliance of North Florida

Kelly Smith founded the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of North Florida while she was on spring break from college one year. Based in Tallahassee, this Partner Member focuses on younger women, including the many college students who attend schools in northern Florida. Kelly herself was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 17—about the age of the … Continued

2011 SGO News: GI Risk Clarified for Bevacizumab

2011 SGO News: GI Risk Clarified for Bevacizumab

Ovarian cancer patients had a twofold greater risk of gastrointestinal adverse effects when bevacizumab was added to chemotherapy, but the angiogenesis inhibitor did not exacerbate other known risks for GI events, data from a large prospective trial showed.

2011 SGO News: Mutation Link to Ovarian Cancer Disputed

2011 SGO News: Mutation Link to Ovarian Cancer Disputed

Developers of a genetic-susceptibility test for ovarian cancer might have jumped the gun, according to an OCRF-funded research consortium that found no association between a KRAS mutation and risk of the cancer.

Standing up for Madeline

Standing up for Madeline

(Updated February 2017) Noting with equal measures of amazement and pride that “Stand-up for Madeline and OCRFA” had its 15th Anniversary on May 16, 2016, John Hansbury lovingly observes that his late wife, the great comedic actress Madeline Kahn “would never do stand-up comedy. She didn’t tell jokes; she was a serious actress. Madeline was … Continued

Partner Member Profile: Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance

Partner Member Profile: Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance

When Joan Sagan was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1999, she was devastated. After more than 20 years working as an oncology nurse, Joan knew how deadly this disease could be. Her sisters, however, knew very little about ovarian cancer. They were surprised to learn that there is no early detection test, unlike breast and … Continued

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