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Latest Medical & OCAN News Articles
The Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Nevada wants to help extend your knowledge by keeping you informed about the latest happenings in this area of your health. They consist of articles not only about medical breakthroughs, but of success, hope, and actions. The following links are to articles for the current month, that have appeared in newspapers and publications from sources throughout both the U.S. and world wide, and are available with on-line editions. Each listing has a short opening paragraph of the article. The listing of the links are by date published, with the most recent found listed first.
For archived articles prior to the current calendar month, please see: Ovarian Cancer Archived News
January 2008
Jan 31, 2008 - "The Wilson Times", Wilson, NC
Dole supports research for ovarian cancer
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole is sponsoring legislation to fund research and prevention efforts in the fight against ovarian cancer, which ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women.
Dole, a Republican, joined Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) to introduce the Ovarian Cancer Biomarker Research Act of 2008 on Tuesday. The bill's goal is to seek an effective screening test for ovarian cancer.
Jan 27, 2008 - "People Living With Cancer ", Alexandria, VA
Birth control pill lowers ovarian cancer risk - study
Birth control pills can protect women against ovarian cancer for 30 years or longer after they stop taking them and have so far prevented 100,000 ovarian cancer deaths worldwide, British researchers said on Thursday.
Jan 24, 2008 - "WJBF - TV - CH 6", Augusta, GA
Your Health: Early Ovarian Cancer Detection
Ovarian cancer is tricky to diagnose because early symptoms, such as feeling bloated, can be misinterpreted. Now researchers are testing the accuracy of a non-invasive technology that may detect ovarian cancer early on.
Jan 22, 2008 - "Medical News Today", UK
Caffeine Found To Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk
A new study has found that cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption do not have an effect on ovarian cancer risk, while caffeine intake may lower the risk (25%), particularly in women not using hormones. The study is published in the March 1, 2008 issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.
Jan 19, 2008 - "News Blaze", Folsom, Ca
Ovarian Cancer Prevention - 2008 Is Not Too Late
WomenEtcetera! a new online community for women over 50 began the year with a clear mission. "The interests and concerns of mature, modern women are our main focus," explains Suzanne Caplan, founder and CEO of www.WomenEtcetera.com.
Jan 18, 2008 - "American Cancer Society", Atlanta, GA
Study Examines Lifestyle Factors and Ovarian Cancer
Are smokers and coffee drinkers at a greater risk for ovarian cancer? Harvard Medical School researchers analyzed data from the Brigham and Women's Hospital-based Nurses' Health Study to look for associations between cigarette smoking, alcohol use, and caffeine intake and the likelihood a woman might develop ovarian cancer. The results were published online this week in Cancer, the American Cancer Society's peer-reviewed journal.
Jan 17, 2008 - "Medical News Today", UK
Cancer Vaccine Showing Promise In Ovarian Trials
This time of year, a lot of us get flu shots to help our bodies fight off any signs of the flu. What if you could do the same for cancer? Doctors are already testing the idea in women who have ovarian cancer, and early results are promising.
Jan 16, 2008 - "OncoLink", Philadelphia, PA
Bevacizumab combination promising against ovarian cancer
Antiangiogenic therapy with bevacizumab in combination with frequent low-dose (metronomic) oral cyclophosphamide appears to be highly effective in women who have had ovarian cancer recurrence, researchers report in the January 1st issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Jan 14, 2008 - "City News", Toronto, Ontario
Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis Breakthrough Could Be A Lifesaver
Cancer is a frightening word. Here's another that's equally scary: undetectable. By now you probably know that doctors can give you a pap smear to find the presence of cervical cancer. A man can get a PSA test to track down hidden prostate problems. But when it comes to a so-called silent killer, ovarian cancer, there's often no completely specific way for a physician to tell what's wrong until well after some all-too ordinary symptoms appear. And far too often, by that point, it's too late.
Jan 14, 2008 - "WLTX TV - CH 19", Columbia, SC
New Relay Brings Young Survivors
There's a new Relay for Life this year. On April 18th, folks will gather at the fairgrounds to show their support for cancer research and cancer survivors. And one of the many faces walking around the track will be 23-year-old Jessica Bland.
Jan 12, 2008 - "The Record", Ontario, Can.
Ontario: U of G team finds ovarian cancer breakthrough
Scientists hope research will lead to blood test for early detection - University of Guelph researchers have discovered a way to detect early ovarian cancer in mice, and hope it will lead to a screening blood test for women within five years. Biomedical science professor Jim Petrik said yesterday he and his colleagues at the university have developed a mouse model that closely replicates human ovarian cancer, known as the "silent killer."
Jan 11, 2008 - "Health Day News",
Vaccines for Ovarian and Breast Cancer in Early Trials
Therapeutic vaccines to fight ovarian and breast cancer are in the first stage of clinical trials to determine their safety and effectiveness, researchers report. The vaccine for ovarian cancer, developed by Dr. George Coukos, an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania's division of gynecologic oncology, is designed to "re-educate" the patient's immune system cells to destroy cancer cells.
Jan 09, 2008 - "Bay News TV 9", St. Petersburg, FL
Preventing cancer: Making a choice
Nearly 10 percent of breast and ovarian cancers are considered hereditary. Women who test positive for the breast cancer genes face a nearly 90 percent chance of developing the disease. Removing that risk often means the tough decision of removing healthy breasts.
Jan 08, 2008 - "The Plain Dealer", Cleveland, OH
University Hospitals Web program helps patients spot cancer risks
University Hospitals introduced a new online tool this month that will enable patients to spot risk factors for cancer that might escape detection during routine family histories. The list of questions, which takes no more than 30 minutes to complete, was created by a team of researchers whose areas of expertise range from genetics and oncology to family medicine. ( Web site:
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Jan 08, 2008 - "Ticker Technologies Inc.", Locust Valley, NY
Gammill(R) Quilting Systems Announces 2008 'Quilt For Life(TM)' Program With the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC)
GAMMILL QUILTING SYSTEMS, a world-class leader in hand and computer-guided longarm quilting systems, has entered into a 2008 partnership agreement with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) to help Break the Silence about ovarian cancer! Often referred to as the "silent killer" due to the false yet common belief that there are no warning signs or symptoms, ovarian cancer is the most deadly reproductive cancer.
Jan 05, 2008 - "The Sarnia Observer", Sarnia, Ontario
No screening test for ovarian cancer
Recently a close relative of mine died of ovarian cancer. In discussing this with my gynecologist, she told me that there is a blood test to detect ovarian cancer, and she gave me a script for it. It's the CA-125 test. I researched it on the Internet and found that it has a high false-positive and false-negative rate. Since I have no symptoms, I wonder if this test is advisable for me. What is your opinion?
Jan 02, 2008 - "People Living With Cancer", Alexandria, VA
Chronic inflammation not linked to ovarian cancer
The results of a study published in the International Journal of Cancer suggest that most factors that may cause inflammation of the ovaries are not associated with a statistically significant increased risk of ovarian cancer. Chronic inflammation was first suggested as a possible mechanism in the development of ........
Jan 02, 2008 - "AOL News",
Study links ovarian cancer survival to gene change
Jewish women of Eastern European descent who have ovarian cancer and carry certain genetic changes live longer than those without the mutations, according to a study published on Tuesday. Ashkenazi Jewish women who had changes in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes were 28 percent less likely to die from the disease over a follow-up period of up to nine years during the study even though such mutations increase the chances of developing breast or ovarian cancer in the first place, the researchers said.
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