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First reported 19 hours ago - Updated 19 hours ago - 1 reports

'Perspectives on Women and Cancer: An Afternoon Tea' will be held June 2 in Berkeley Heights

This event brings together a panel of experts in an informal setting. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions, have a conversation, and enjoy light refreshments.Join a distinguished panel of experts, including: Dr. Jiyon Lee, breast imaging ... [Published Independent Press - 19 hours ago]
First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Jolie's Choice: A Local Doctor's View

Angelina Jolie says she had a double mastectomy this year, after learning that she had a high genetic risk of breast cancer. The actress says her doctor told her she had an 87 percent chance of getting breast cancer, and a 50 percent risk of ovarian cancer, ... [Published WDET 101.9FM - May 15 2013]
First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Robotic-assisted Radical Hysterectomy Introduced at Staten Island University Hospital

“Post-op, I was never in pain, only discomfort. And, that's mostly from my bad back,” exclaimed Tracey Tempone, just weeks after becoming the first cervical cancer patient to undergo a robotic-assisted radical hysterectomy at (SIUH). Dr. Nisha Bansal, ... [Published PRWeb - May 10 2013]
First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Research: Chemoresponse assay helps boost ovarian cancer survival

(NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Women's Health Weekly -- This spring, a team of researchers has released results from an eight-year study that shows improved survival rates for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer who undergo cancer ... [Published NewsRX - May 10 2013]
Entities: Ovarian Cancer, Assay, Tumor
First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Vermillion Supports First World Ovarian Cancer Day and Effort to Raise Awareness of the Need for Better Diagnosis and Treatment

On this day, ovarian cancer organizations are uniting to educate their communities about ovarian cancer and its symptoms. For women living with the disease, and their families and friends, World Ovarian Cancer Day represents a global expression of solidarity ... [Published Street Insider - May 08 2013]
First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

What every woman should know about cancer

John T. Mather Memorial Hospital and the Town of Brookhaven Office of Women's Services will present the women's health program What Every Woman Should Know About Women's Cancer on Thursday, May 9, from 6:30 to 9 pm at Brookhaven Town Hall in Farmingv ... [Published Times of Middle Country - May 09 2013]
First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 2 reports

Vermillion Supports First World Ovarian Cancer Day and Effort to Raise Awareness of the Need for Better Diagnosis and Treatment

AUSTIN, TexasOn this day, ovarian cancer organizations are uniting to educate their communities about ovarian cancer and its symptoms. For women living with the disease, and their families and friends, World Ovarian Cancer Day represents a global expression ... [Published Bio-Medicine - May 08 2013]
First reported May 07 2013 - Updated May 07 2013 - 1 reports

Branson honors Champions of Healthcare

The Branson community honored four award recipients at the second annual Champions of Healthcare Awards Recognition dinner April 20. The recipient of the Community Caregiver Award was SharonNesbitt for her work as field coordinator for Oxford Health Care.The ... [Published Springfield News-Leader - May 07 2013]
First reported Apr 30 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 1 reports

Diva Dash for Ovarian Cancer

(ABC 6 News) - 400 Minnesota women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year. More than 20,000 women will be diagnosed across the country. Its a disease thats hard to detect, but one that survivors and advocates hope to spread more awareness about. ... [Published KAALtv.com - Apr 30 2013]
First reported Apr 28 2013 - Updated Apr 28 2013 - 1 reports

Pap test might eventually detect other cancers

One of the greatest frustrations in women's health care is the absence of a good tool for finding ovarian cancer before it's hard to treat and likely to kill.Women who have a known risk sometimes get ultrasounds and blood tests. But most women have no ... [Published Individual.com - Apr 28 2013]
First reported Apr 27 2013 - Updated Apr 27 2013 - 1 reports

S.F. Business Journal: Flight school gives wing to adventure

Perhaps curiosity entices people into flying an airplane. Maybe it is the thrill of going up high, then coming down and living to tell about it. It might be the simplicity and serenity of the horizon. Or maybe its all of the above.Whatever their reason, ... [Published Argus Leader - Apr 27 2013]
First reported Apr 22 2013 - Updated Apr 22 2013 - 1 reports

Rock band raises awareness for gynecologic cancer

It's a disease every woman and their loved ones need to be aware of: gynecologic cancer.Doctors say there is not enough awareness about it.Six gynecologic oncologist surgeons have come up with a rather interesting way to inform people about the disease ... [Published WHEC TV-10 - Apr 22 2013]

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...She was diagnosed with endometrial cancer, but quick treatment led to a full recovery. "If you see things you know aren't right, call your doctor right away" she stresses.Courtesy of Nancy Kelly
"Essentially, we have demonstrated that by using a tissue sample from the patient's tumor and a chemoresponse assay, we are able to determine which treatment may or may not work for her" Dr. Moore explains of the study, which was presented at a recent meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology and in the trade publication Cure
"We commend the organizers of this First World Ovarian Cancer Day for bringing together 26 ovarian cancer organizations across 17 countries to generate greater awareness about this deadly disease" said Thomas McLain
...the strong progress we've made, with more than 42,000 test performed to-date, the adoption rate of OVA1 has been far too slow," noted McLain "We are hopeful that a special day dedicated to building ovarian cancer awareness can help bring about the changes we need in healthcare policy, insurance coverage and guidelines which would better support OVA1 as the standard of care in the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer."

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'Perspectives on Women and Cancer: An Afternoon... [Published Independent Press - 19 hours ago]
Elizabeth Swisher, M.D.: Thank You, Angelina Jolie [Published Huffington Post - May 17 2013]
Jolie's Choice: A Local Doctor's View [Published WDET 101.9FM - May 15 2013]
Endrometrial cancer: Early detection and treatm... [Published PennLive.com - May 13 2013]
In loving memory [Published PhillyBurbs.com - May 12 2013]
Robotic-assisted Radical Hysterectomy Introduce... [Published PRWeb - May 10 2013]
Research: Chemoresponse assay helps boost ovari... [Published NewsRX - May 10 2013]
From cervical cancer to mother - thanks to new ... [Published Miami Herald - May 09 2013]
What every woman should know about cancer [Published Times of Middle Country - May 09 2013]
Vermillion Supports First World Ovarian Cancer ... [Published Bio-Medicine - May 08 2013]
Vermillion Supports First World Ovarian Cancer ... [Published Street Insider - May 08 2013]
Vermillion Supports First World Ovarian Cancer ... [Published NewsBlaze - May 08 2013]
Branson honors Champions of Healthcare [Published Springfield News-Leader - May 07 2013]
Reducing stress may be key to easing problems a... [Published PennLive.com - May 04 2013]
Study may help diagnose endometrial cancer and ... [Published News-Medical.Net - May 02 2013]
New Endometrial Cancer Subtypes, Treatment... [Published Red Orbit - May 02 2013]
Mother's Day Calls to Mind Memories of Loved On... [Published Street Insider - May 02 2013]
Large genomic study identifies endometrial canc... [Published EurekAlert! - May 01 2013]
Diva Dash for Ovarian Cancer [Published KAALtv.com - Apr 30 2013]
Retroperitoneal exploration extends survival in... [Published Oncology Report - Apr 30 2013]
Connection Between Chemoresponse Assays And Imp... [Published Medical News Today - Apr 29 2013]
Pap test might eventually detect other cancers [Published Individual.com - Apr 28 2013]
S.F. Business Journal: Flight school gives wing... [Published Argus Leader - Apr 27 2013]
Research: Chemoresponse assay helps boost ovari... [Published EurekAlert! - Apr 25 2013]
Bike Ride Benefits Local Cancer Patients [Published Memphis Daily News - Apr 22 2013]
Most women with ovarian cancer aren’t getting a... [Published WSTM - Apr 22 2013]
Rock band raises awareness for gynecologic cancer [Published WHEC TV-10 - Apr 22 2013]
A controversial procedure to treat cancer patients [Published Individual.com - Apr 18 2013]
Survey: Nearly Two-Thirds of Ovarian Cancer Pat... [Published Oncology Times - Apr 18 2013]
The HPV vaccine [Published Off the Kuff - Mar 31 2013]
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The HPV vaccine [Published Off the Kuff - Mar 31 2013]
This story about HPV and its vaccine is from a couple of weeks ago, but it needs to be read. The vaccine that blocks a sexually transmitted infection that causes cervical, oral and other cancers was hailed as a home run when it was approved seven ...
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A Breakthrough In Ovarian Cancer [Published Scientific Blogging - Medicine - Feb 15 2013]
Researchers have discovered that many women with low-grade serous carcinoma of the ovary or peritoneum have seen their tumors stabilize or shrink after taking a regular dose of the compound selumetinib, according to a paper in The Lancet Oncology which ...
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