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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, publications and TV stations 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
June 2006
June 29, 2006 - "United Jewish Communities",
Jewish Genetics and Breast/Ovarian Cancer
Critical new information on breast and ovarian cancer and Jewish genetics is not well known, either by most physicians or by the Ashkenazi Jewish community. The BRCA (BReast CAncer) mutations (three possible chromosomal mutations) occur in the population-at-large at an incidence of 1:500. Among Ashkenazi Jews, the incidence is 1:40. The risks are considerable.
June 26, 2006 - "Mail Tribune", Medford, OR
Ask Your Doctors: The truth about ovarian cancer
I'm mindful of my family's history of ovarian cancer. Is it true that the ovaries tend to shrink with age, and eventually disappear? If this is the case, wouldn't the cancer threat become extinct once a woman reaches age 70 or so?
June 20, 2006 - "The Herald newspaper", Everett, WA
Early detection can beat ovarian cancer
At age 50, Janet Allemeier, a hairdresser in Bothell, had symptoms she'd never experienced before. After a brief bout of diarrhea, she developed severe abdominal bloating that persisted for more than a month. "When I put my pants on they looked like this," Allemeier said, forming a big V in the middle of her abdomen with her hands to show how the zipper and button no longer reached. "I looked pregnant and I felt uncomfortable."
June 08, 2006 - "The Tribune", San Luis Obispo, CA
By survivors, for survivors
James Taylor's folk ballad "You've Got a Friend" could be the theme song for the newly developed Cancer Connections of San Luis Obispo County. The grassroots organization was formed by and for cancer survivors as a one-on-one, positive self-help network. The venue allows those battling cancer to give and receive advice, share thoughts and offer a supportive ear. Cancer Connections began in November 2005 when Elaine Gardiner, the program's coordinator, was inspired to form the network as an ovarian cancer survivor herself.
June 08, 2006 - "NY Times", NYC, NY
Carlene Lewis, 51, Dies; Lawyer Who Fought Vioxx
Carlene R. Lewis, a Houston lawyer whose early suspicions about the safety of the pain reliever Vioxx put her in the forefront of what is now a wave of litigation against its maker, Merck, died Monday in Houston. She was 51. The cause was complications of ovarian cancer, according to her husband, Greg Lewis.
June 07, 2006 - "Auto Spectator",
Subaru Signs On as Title Sponsor of U.S. Women's Triathlon Series
Subaru of America, Inc. is the title sponsor of the U.S. Women's Triathlon Series that benefits the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. The four-city national series is a one-of-a-kind, women only event that provides a supportive environment for women of all ages and athletic abilities, coupled with a weekend of fun. The events also serve as an opportunity to educate and raise awareness of ovarian cancer, and the associated research and treatments.
June 01, 2006 - "KABC TV - CH 7", Los Angeles, CA
Fighting Ovarian Cancer
When chemotherapy gets to be a bit much for Marie Ditomasso, she'll bake a batch of cookies to keep her mind off of her treatments. Marie is battling ovarian cancer for the fifth time. "Over the last few years, we've tried seven different chemos and you know, they work for so long and then when it comes back you're thinking, 'oh can I go through this again,'" Ditomasso said.
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