Ovarian Cancer Symptoms and Treatment

Link Between Cell Survival Proteins, Ovarian Cancer Aggressiveness

Scientific team has found that the elevated levels of certain proteins typically associated with keeping cancer cells alive may actually correspond with improved patient survival in ovarian cancer.

Eating Flavonoid-Rich Diet Helps Women Decrease Risk Of Ovarian Cancer

Frequent consumption of foods containing the flavonoid kaempferol, including non-herbal tea and broccoli, was associated with a reduced risk of ovarian cancer.

Biomarkers Help Detect Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer

Vermillion presented data demonstrating that several of Vermillion's ovarian cancer protein biomarkers could be used to detect early-stage ovarian cancer and to predict survival.

Possible New Treatment for Patients with Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

Phase 2 Consortium clinical trial shows promising results for ovarian cancer treatment in platinum-resistant ovarian cancer patients.

Mutation of the COX2 gene can double or treble a woman's risk of ovarian cancer

Researchers have discovered that a specific mutation of the COX2 gene seems to play a role in the onset of ovarian cancer, increasing women's susceptibility to developing ovarian cancer.

Ovarian Cancer: Not-So-Silent Killer

First, researchers recently reported a cluster of symptoms that can indicate ovarian cancer.

Angiolix Is Effective In Ovarian And Breast Cancer

Access Pharmaceuticals, Somanta Pharmaceuticals announced new data emerging from a pre-clinical collaboration with Imperial College London suggests that Somanta's Angiolix could be effective in the treatment of ovarian cancer.

One-Third Of Canadian Women Believe HPV Vaccines Prevent Ovarian Cancer

More than one-third of Canadian women believe that human papillomavirus vaccines prevent ovarian cancer.

Cranberries may improve chemotherapy for ovarian cancer

Compounds in cranberries may help improve the effectiveness of platinum drugs that are used in chemotherapy to fight ovarian cancer.

Advancements In Early Diagnosis Of Ovarian Cancer May 'Lay' With Chickens

Scientists may have discovered the perfect model for potentially developing early detection of ovarian cancer; the chicken.