Dr. Molly Brewer on Ovarian Cancer and Stem Cells
Dr. Molly Brewer on Ovarian Cancer and Stem Cells
She spoke with OCRF's CEO, Elizabeth Howard, about stem cell research and ovarian cancer.
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Exposure to Sunlight May Reduce the Risk of Ovarian Cancer
Exposure to Sunlight May Reduce the Risk of Ovarian Cancer
A study of 3,000 women found that those expose to more ultraviolet radiation had a decreased risk of ovarian cancer and an increased risk of borderline tumors. See the full … Continued
OCRF Research Shows Targeting Notch Pathway Helps Overcome ...
OCRF Research Shows Targeting Notch Pathway Helps Overcome Platinum Resistance
10/04/2012 OCRF Grantee Daniela Dinulescu, PhD Research funded by OCRF and published in the Sept. 27 edition of PNaS suggests that the Notch3 signaling pathway plays an important role in … Continued
Partner Member Profile: Ovarcome Non-Profit Inc.
Partner Member Profile: Ovarcome Non-Profit Inc.
One of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s newest Partner Members, Ovarcome Non-Profit Inc., has made great strides in its first year. Founder and President Runsi Sen was inspired by her … Continued
Intake Question Related to Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Can Help...
Intake Question Related to Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Can Help Women Get Diagnosed Sooner
According to a study done by the Fred Hutchison Cancer Cancer, a quick three-question survey as part of patient intake can help women with the symptoms of ovarian cancer be … Continued
New Study Finds Link Between Breast, Ovarian Cancers
New Study Finds Link Between Breast, Ovarian Cancers
09/25/2012 In a new study of 825 women published in the prestigious journal Nature, members of The Cancer Genome Atlas Network identified four major biological subtypes of breast cancer: luminal … Continued
Regular Exercise and Yoga Increase Quality of Life
Regular Exercise and Yoga Increase Quality of Life
09/25/2012 Research published in the Oct. 2012 Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine showed that ovarian cancer survivors who “participated in both regular exercise and yoga had higher scores … Continued
The New York Times Publishes OCRF’s Letter to the Editor 9/...
The New York Times Publishes OCRF’s Letter to the Editor 9/21/12
Recognizing the community’s concern about the USPSTF recommendation regarding screening for ovarian cancer in September 2012, OCRF responded by writing a New York Times Letter to the Editor to reinforce the fact … Continued
Fertility Sparing Surgery Recommended by Study
Fertility Sparing Surgery Recommended by Study
A study of 240 patients with ovarian cancer concluded that young women with early stage disease be provided the option of fertility sparing surgery, rather than aggressive debulking. The study … Continued
USPSTF Recommends Against Routine Screening For Ovarian Cancer
USPSTF Recommends Against Routine Screening For Ovarian Cancer
09/11/2012 Confirming the position taken in draft guidelines released in April, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended that women do not routinely get screened for ovarian cancer if they … Continued
Task Force Recommendations on Ovarian Cancer Highlight Need...
Task Force Recommendations on Ovarian Cancer Highlight Need for Research and a Detection Test, Say Advocates
Washington, DC—On September 10, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated its recommendations on ovarian cancer screening. Based on current medical evidence, a committee of experts advised that … Continued
Partner Member Profile: Teal Toes
Partner Member Profile: Teal Toes
Carey Fitzmaurice first painted her toes teal in 2007 as a way to wear the awareness color at the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s Annual Conference. “I didn’t own as much … Continued