SP-2577 could enable the immune system to attack ovarian cancer; clinical trials for patients expected soon THE TRANSLATIONAL GENOMICS RESEARCH INSTITUTE PHOENIX, Ariz. — July 10, 2020 — A drug known as SP-2577 could help enable the body’s own immune system to attack ovarian cancer, according to a study led by the Translational Genomics Research...
Tag: <span>Ovarian Cancer</span>
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Convenient spit test helps women assess cancer risk from the comfort of their own homes
First-of-its-kind clinical trial validates remote genetic counseling STAND UP TO CANCER STAND UP TO CANCER, OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH ALLIANCE, NATIONAL OVARIAN CANCER COALITION LOGOS view more CREDIT: STAND UP TO CANCER, OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH ALLIANCE, NATIONAL OVARIAN CANCER COALITION (New York) June 01, 2020 – Genetic testing for cancer risk can significantly improve the prevention...
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Sugars could be the key to an earlier, more accurate test for prostate cancer
A new type of test that uses complex sugars to detect prostate cancer earlier and with greater accuracy is being developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham. The test works by identifying sugars, known as glycans, in blood. These sugars are attached to protein molecules called PSA and are known to undergo distinct but...
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Blood test helped detect cancer before symptoms, study finds
by Marilynn Marchione For the first time, a blood test has been shown to help detect many types of cancer in a study of thousands of people with no history or symptoms of the disease. The test is still experimental. Even its fans say it needs to be improved and that Tuesday’s results are not...
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New type of immunotherapy hinders the spread of ovarian cancer
A new type of immunotherapy that targets macrophages has undergone preliminary testing on mice and shows promise for the future treatment of ovarian cancer; the study is headed by Anders Etzerodt from Aarhus University, Denmark AARHUS UNIVERSITY Malignant ovarian cancer is insidious: Known and feared for vague and uncharacteristic symptoms that often mean the disease...
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Does talc powder cause ovarian cancer?
Does using powder in the genital area increase the risk of ovarian cancer? A new data analysis of over 250,000 women found no link, but the authors urge caution as the study may not be large enough. Is there a link between powder and ovarian cancer? Some people use powder on their genitals to reduce...
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Blood test can help GPs spot ovarian cancer in women with suspicious symptoms
by National Cancer Research Institute Testing for levels of CA125 in the blood is a useful tool for gauging the likelihood of ovarian cancer and could help detect other types of cancer among patients in primary care, according to research presented at the 2019 NCRI Cancer Conference. Although the CA125 test is already in use...
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FAK protein linked to chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – SAN DIEGO Although the number of women being diagnosed and dying of ovarian cancer is declining, recurrence, drug resistance and mortality remain high for women with high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma, the most common form of epithelial ovarian cancer. A new study in the journal eLife by University of California San Diego School...
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New research shows birth control pills may help prevent this fatal disease
By: James Groh A new study shows that women who take birth control pills are less likely to develop the most aggressive types of ovarian cancer. “Among those who used the birth control pills, there were 46 percent lower odds of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer that resulted in death within 12 months of the diagnosis,” Jennifer Mongiovi, a PhD student at the University at Buffalo and...
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Douching: more harmful than helpful
Beyond having no proven benefits, douching can cause many health problems, including bacterial and yeast infections. And if you already have a vaginal infection, it can push bacteria up into your reproductive organs, causing pelvic inflammatory disease, which in turn can lead to fertility problems. Douching has been linked to premature births and ectopic pregnancies. Research has also found that it...