A collaboration of more than 130 institutions analyzing data from more than 200,000 people found two new genetic markers increasing a woman’s risk of developing ovarian cancer. New risk-modifying loci … Continued
As part of a huge international effort involving more than 100 institutions and genetic tests on 200,000 people, researchers have discovered dozens of signposts in DNA that can help reveal … Continued
A frequent New York Times commenter on important ovarian cancer issues, OCRF wrote a Letter to the Editor in response to the NYT editorial, “Inadequate Treatment of Ovarian Cancer,” which was published … Continued
A study by researchers from the Fred HutchinsonCancer Research Center in Seattle found that women working the night shift may be at higher risk for ovarian cancer. The study of … Continued
In research published online on March 11, 2013 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, researchers report on the results of a phase III, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicenter study that evaluated whether using … Continued
From March 9-12, 2013 top women’s cancer doctors from all over the world met in Los Angeles for the Society of Gynecologic Oncology‘s Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Lots of exciting … Continued
Two studies recently released show a survival benefit for intraperitoneal IP chemotherapy Women with the BRCA1 mutation given IP chemotherapy survived three years longer than those given IV chemotherapy. Read … Continued
The New York Times reported today on a study that found most women with ovarian cancer receive inadequate care. The article discusses research presented at the 2013 meeting of the … Continued
Calaneet Balas, OCNA’s Chief Executive Officer, testified before the House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies on Wednesday, March 13. Her remarks touched on the … Continued
Often, patients enrolled in clinical trials live longer than those who are not, however, a new study shows that the survival benefit may be due to the patient’s health, not … Continued
For immediate release: February 28, 2013 Washington, DC—The federal government recently released regulations that clarify which preventive services will be covered under the Affordable Care Act without cost sharing for … Continued
Michele Robinson came up with the idea for her cancer support group, “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” during her first chemotherapy treatment for ovarian cancer in November 2004. “I was looking … Continued
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