In January’s State of the Union Address, President Obama ushered in an exciting phase in new medical research by introducing the Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI). This initiative will expand our … Continued
(October 15, 2015) According to a Japanese study published in Cancer, BRCA1/2 gene mutations may be associated with an inherited risk of ovarian cancer regardless of family history. The researchers examined 95 … Continued
On December 30-January 1, golfers from across the US will tee off for the Second Annual Joan Kidd MD Ovarian Cancer Awareness Cup at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, California. The 2016 Awareness Cup will celebrate the life work of Dr. Kidd, who lost her battle to ovarian cancer this summer. Dr. Kidd had a passion for raising ovarian cancer awareness and was a longtime volunteer to Shepherd’s Hope in Central Florida. Click the plus sign to register today.
(October 7, 2015) A report published in JAMA Oncology shows that most commercially insured women who underwent BRCA genetic testing did not receive genetic counseling by trained genetics professionals. Lack … Continued
When Lydia Greene Ross passed away after a courageous 3-year battle with uterine cancer, her daughter, Carin Ross Johnson, knew something had to be done to make sure that what … Continued
(October 1, 2015) A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology shows that women with the most common type of ovarian cancer can safely take hormone replacement therapy … Continued
By Annie Ellis: On September 3, 2015, Ovarian cancer survivors and FDA Patient Representatives Peg Ford, Susan Leighton and Annie Ellis were invited to provide the patient perspective at the recent Ovarian Cancer Endpoints Workshop hosted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This meeting was co-sponsored by the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO), the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Click plus sign to read more.
By Annie Ellis On September 3, 2015, Ovarian cancer survivors and FDA Patient Representatives Peg Ford, Susan Leighton and Annie Ellis were invited to provide the patient perspective at the … Continued
This #30DaysofTeal, you helped us give ovarian cancer the spotlight over 1 million times-THANK YOU! But #30DaysofTeal doesn’t stop today…We Teal year round for the everyone affected by ovarian cancer, … Continued
Today we are excited to announce the creation of the Congressional Ovarian Cancer Caucus, a group of lawmakers in Washington, DC committed to advancing awareness and research in ovarian cancer. … Continued
Family history also contributes to a woman’s risk of ovarian cancer. Women who have one first-degree relative with ovarian cancer but no known genetic mutation still have an increased risk … Continued
Today marks the start of National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week and we’re encouraging all women to learn their risk for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer. Did you know … Continued
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