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- Ovarian Cancer News
Ovarian Cancer News
Articles Date Early Research Shows that Removing Ovaries May Not be Necessary to Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk Nov 2011 Study: Removing Breasts or Ovaries Appears to Effectively Prevent Cancer in High-Risk Women Sep 2010 2000-2007 Consensus Statement Released on Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Jul 29, 2007 Stu
- Ovarian Cancer News
Research: Avastin Shows Mild Promise in the Treatment of Ovarian Cancer
Shortly after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rejected approval of the drug Avastin to treat breast cancer, two newly published studies showed some benefits of Avastin in treating ovarian cancer. Avastin is FDA-approved to treat some colorectal, lung, brain, and kidney cancers.
- Breast Cancer News
Study: Chemotherapy Effective Before or After Lumpectomy
A new study finds that long-term outcomes after breast-conserving surgery are the same, regardless of whether chemotherapy is given before or after surgery. Instead, the study suggests that biological factors have a greater impact than the time of chemotherapy.
- Breast Cancer News
Study: Breast Cancer Patients with Gene Mutations Diagnosed Earlier
Researchers have known for years that women carrying BRCA (breast cancer gene) mutations have a higher risk of breast cancer. Now, a recent study shows that those women are being diagnosed with breast cancer earlier than women without the genetic mutations.
- Breast Cancer News
October 21 is National Mammography Day!
Friday, October 21, 2011, has been designated National Mammography Day in the United States. Imaginis encourages women to use this day as a reminder to make an appointment to get a mammogram.
- Ovarian Cancer News
Early Research Shows that Removing Ovaries May Not be Necessary to Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk
Some women at high risk of ovarian cancer have opted to have their ovaries removed to reduce their cancer risk. Now, a recent study suggests that removing the ovaries may not be necessary to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer in high risk women.
- Breast Cancer News
FDA Panel Votes to Remove Approval of Avastin to Treat Breast Cancer
An FDA advisory panel vetoed to remove the approval of Avastin to for treating advanced breast cancer in combination with chemotherapy, citing that the benefits do not appear to exceed the risks of the drug.
- Breast Cancer News
Study: Aromasin Shown to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
A recent study finds that Aromasin may reduce the risk of breast cancer in women at high risk of developing the disease. Aromasin has been used by physician for a decade to treat advanced breast cancer in some women. In the study, Aromasin decreased breast cancer risk by nearly two thirds.
- Cervical Cancer News
Study: HPV Test Beneficial in Detecting Cervical Abnormalities
Results of a new study find that tests for the human papillomavirus (HPV) may be more effective at detecting cervical abnormalities than the traditional pap test. HPV is a common sexually-transmitted disease, some strains of which increase the risk for cervical cancer.
- Breast Cancer News
FDA Expands Use of Breast Cancer Drug, Tykreb
FDA Expands Use of Breast Cancer Drug, Tykreb The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the expanded use of the breast cancer drug Tykerb (generic name, lapatinib) for diagnosed with a certain type of the disease.
- Breast Cancer News
Promising Research Shows Fewer Side Effects of Breast Cancer Prevention Drug, Raloxifene, Compared to Tamoxifen
Results from an ongoing study examining two drugs to prevent breast cancer found that the drug raloxifene (Evista) was as almost effective as the standard drug tamoxifen (Nolvadex) and also produced fewer side effects.
- Breast Cancer News
October 15 2010 is National Mammography Day!
Friday, October 15, 2010, has been designated National Mammography Day in the United States. Imaginis.com encourages women to use this day as a reminder to make an appointment to get a mammogram.
- Cervical Cancer News
Large Study Reveals Benefits of Cervical Cancer Vaccine
The results of a large international study show that adolescents and young women who were given a vaccine to prevent a sexually transmitted disease called the human papillomavirus (HPV) decreased their risk of several adverse health issues in addition to decreasing their risk of cervical, vaginal, a
- Cervical Cancer News
Cervical Cancer News
2011 HPV Test Beneficial in Detecting Cervical Abnormalities 2010 Large Study Reveals Benefits of Cervical Cancer Vaccine 2009 Survey: About One-Third of U.S. Girls Getting the Cervical Cancer Vaccine U.S.
- Ovarian Cancer News
Consensus Statement Released on Ovarian Cancer Symptoms
In June 2007, the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, and American Cancer Society released the first-ever consensus statement on symptoms of ovarian cancer. The statement provides an agreement on symptoms commonly associated with ovarian cancer.
- Ovarian Cancer News
Heavy Weight During Adolescence May Increase Risk of Ovarian Cancer
A new study finds that women who are overweight during their teen years may face a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer before menopause compared to their slender peers.
- Ovarian Cancer News
Researchers Investigate Immune Response to Better Understand How to Treat Advanced Ovarian Cancer
The presence of a particular type of immune cell can predict how long patients with ovarian cancer will remain cancer-free after chemotherapy and helps determine their overall chances of survival, according to research led by the laboratory of George Coukos, MD, PhD of the University of Pennsylvania
- Ovarian Cancer News
Diet High in Vegetables May Improve Ovarian Cancer Survival
Women who consume a high amount of vegetables may increase their chances of surviving ovarian cancer, according to the results of a recently published study. In the study, women were asked about their intake of several foods prior to a diagnosis of ovarian cancer.
- Ovarian Cancer News
Chemotherapy With Taxotere and Carboplatin May Provide Benefits Over Standard Treatment for Advanced Ovarian Cancer Patients
Patients with advanced ovarian cancer may have less toxic side effects if they are treated with a chemotherapy regimen that consists of Taxotere (generic name, docetaxel) and carboplatin (brand name, Paraplatin) versus the standard regimen of Taxol (generic name, paclitaxel) and carboplatin.
- Ovarian Cancer News
Researchers Investigate Immune Response to Better Understand How to Treat Advanced Ovarian Cancer
The presence of a particular type of immune cell can predict how long patients with ovarian cancer will remain cancer-free after chemotherapy and helps determine their overall chances of survival, according to research led by the laboratory of George Coukos, MD, PhD of the University of Pennsylvania
- Ovarian Cancer News
Researchers Identify Gene Involved in Ovarian Cancer
Researchers have found that a gene called OPCML appears to be involved in ovarian cancer. In a recent study, the OPCML gene was found to switched off in 90% of ovarian cancer cases analyzed by researchers.
- Ovarian Cancer News
Women with Certain Type of Ovarian Cancer May Preserve Fertility
For many women, undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer means losing the ability to experience childbirth later in life.
- Ovarian Cancer News
FDA Approves Drug, Gemzar, for Advanced Ovarian Cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved the drug Gemzar (generic name, gemcitabine) for use in women whose ovarian cancer has returned after treatment. The drug is approved to be given in combination with another chemotherapy drug, carboplatin.
- Ovarian Cancer News
Researchers Investigate New Blood Test for Ovarian Cancer
Because the symptoms of ovarian cancer are usually subtle, the majority of cases are not detected until advanced stages, when the chances of survival are generally low. However, in a promising new study, researchers from the U.S.