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Health - November 12, 2009
Sprycel limited the growth of cancer cells in lab study
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Scientists Discover How Chemo Can Make Women Infertile
Health - September 28, 2009
But drug Gleevec counteracted effect in mouse study
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New Chemo Regimen May Benefit Ovarian Cancer Patients
Health - September 20, 2009
Dose-dense treatment improved survival, but too toxic for some: study
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Ovarian Cancer Test Approved
Health - September 11, 2009
Helps doctors decide on appropriate surgical options
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Fertility Can Be Preserved in Ovarian Cancer Patients
Health - August 10, 2009
Conservative approach worthwhile in young women with early-stage malignancy, study shows
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In U.S., No Comeback Seen for Hormone Therapy
Health - August 9, 2009
Experts say risks of long-term use still outweigh possible benefits
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Many Opt for Surgery to Lower Breast, Ovarian Cancer Risk
Health - August 7, 2009
Women with BRCA gene mutations often choose preventive measures, study finds
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'Suicide' Genes Help Slow Ovarian Tumor Growth in Mice
Health - July 30, 2009
Treatment could be tested in women within 18 to 24 months, expert suggests
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Hormones Linked to Ovarian Cancer: What to Do
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - July 14, 2009
Before taking hormone therapy for hot flashes, women need to consider yet another risk: ovarian cancer.
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Hormone Therapy Increases Odds of Ovarian Cancer
Health - July 14, 2009
But risk remains low and decreases two years after stopping, study finds
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Early Menstruation Lowers Odds of Surviving Ovarian Cancer
Health - July 9, 2009
Patients who had first period before age 12 are at increased risk of death, study shows
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Cancer Gap Between Whites, Blacks May Be Biological in Part
Health - July 7, 2009
Disparity remains when treatment, socioeconomic factors are the same, study finds
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New Cancer Drug Fights Tumors in Those With BRCA Mutations
Health - June 24, 2009
Olaparib prevents malignant cells from repairing themselves, researchers say
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Ovarian Cancer Breakthrough Heralds New Era of Treatment
Health - June 10, 2009
Scientists identify cause of deadly tumors and predict life-saving developments could follow
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New Insights, Inroads Against Breast, Ovarian Cancers
Health - May 31, 2009
Once-promising ovarian cancer test loses luster, but new breast tumor treatments called 'exciting'
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Chemo Combo Shows Promise Against Ovarian Cancer
Health - April 19, 2009
Lab-based study focused on certain types of malignancies
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Yale Plans Closer Look at Exercise and Cancer
Health - April 6, 2009
Studies will chart recovery of active women with breast or ovarian disease
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HPV Data May Aid Vaccine's Effectiveness
Health - March 24, 2009
Most cervical cancers arose from strains covered by the shot, study finds
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Catching Ovarian Cancer Early May Miss Aggressive Tumors
Health - March 24, 2009
The finding casts the usefulness of screening into doubt, scientists say
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Combo Screening Doesn't Spot Early Ovarian Cancer
Health - March 20, 2009
Even finding it early may not save lives, researchers say
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Prostate, Ovarian Cancer Screening: When to Test? Not So Clear
By
Katherine Hobson
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Health - March 18, 2009
Recent studies give no clear guidance on screening for ovarian and prostate cancers.
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A Step Closer to Ovarian Cancer Screening?
By
Katherine Hobson
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Health - March 11, 2009
A new study suggests it's possible, but hurdles remain. In the meantime, be aware of symptoms.
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Combo of Tests Might Spot Ovarian Cancer Early
Health - March 11, 2009
Preliminary findings offer hope against a silent killer
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One in Three Cancer Survivors on Unemployment Line
Health - February 17, 2009
Lingering physical effects of cancer a likely cause, finds study
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Immune Cells Shrink Tumors in Mice
Health - February 13, 2009
They target a protein found in some cancers, study finds
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