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- When Jennifer Smith's tummy swelled up, she thought overeating. It was the only sign of a life-threatening disease. http://bit.ly/7uUnoG 1 day ago
- MomsWithCancer.org -- Supporting Moms Through Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment and Recovery. http://bit.ly/5R68e2 1 day ago
- Seeking the Best Medical Care Prices (NYT Health) http://is.gd/565Xy 1 day ago
- Woman w/endometriosis wrongly diagnosed w/ovarian cancer is devastated. http://is.gd/565SL 1 day ago
- Carole Moran McCaskill, author of "What Color Is My Ribbon" & OvCa survivor, takes humorous & insightful look @ treatment.http://is.gd/5653a 1 day ago
- The Cancer Prevention &Research Instit. of TX Moves Step Closer To Funding 1st Round of Research Awards http://short.to/ymgf,1057516.shtml 1 day ago
- Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban help raise funds for women's cancer program at Stanford. http://bit.ly/83Rv2C 1 day ago
- Herbal supplements may raise blood lead levels. (Reuters) http://short.to/ymv9 1 day ago
- Annual Gynecologist Exam Is Still Advised. (CancerCompass) http://bit.ly/7Xpetz 1 day ago
- Italian study reports single case of malignant ascites resolution thru use of intraperitoneal bevicizumab (Avastin). http://bit.ly/6bTmVb 1 day ago
- To Tell or Not to Tell: The Community Wants to Know About Expensive Anticancer Drugs As a Potential Treatment Option (JCO)http://is.gd/53PHG 3 days ago
- MicroRNAs in Cancer: Small Molecules With a Huge Impact (JCO) http://short.to/yfwi 3 days ago
- Giving Thanks For Some Means Getting Ready For Life's End. (NPR) http://is.gd/53PBC 3 days ago
- Cervical-Cancer Screening — New Guidelines and the Balance between Benefits and Harms. (NEJM Perspective) http://bit.ly/5clQtg 3 days ago
- Screening Mammography and the "R" Word (NEJM Perspective) http://is.gd/53Px7 3 days ago
Ovarian Cancer News – Shared Google Reader
- What it feels like to survive ovarian cancer - Times Online November 28, 2009
  What it feels like to survive ovarian cancerTimes OnlineIt was the only sign she had a life-threatening disease I was just 40 when I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. That's pretty unusual — only 15% of cases ...
- Treatment of Recurrent Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer with Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin -- An Evaluation of the Therapeutic Index with Special Emphasis on Cardiac Toxicity November 28, 2009
  Chemotherapy 2009;55:391-398 (DOI:10.1159/000262452) (Source: Chemotherapy)
- ABT-888 Confers Broad In vivo Activity in Combination with Temozolomide in Diverse Tumors. November 23, 2009
  CONCLUSIONS: Robust ABT-888+TMZ efficacy is observed across a spectrum of tumor types, including orthotopic and metastatic implantation. As many TMZ nonresponsive tumors proved sensitive to ABT-888+TMZ, this novel combination may broaden the clinical use of TMZ beyond melanoma and glioma. Although TMZ resistance may be influenced by MGMT, neither MGMT nor ot […]
- Sagopilone, a microtubule stabilizer for the potential treatment of cancer. November 28, 2009
  Sagopilone, a microtubule stabilizer for the potential treatment of cancer. Curr Opin Investig Drugs. 2009 Dec;10(12):1359-1371 Authors: Galmarini CM Sagopilone (ZK-EPO), under development by Bayer Schering Pharma AG, is a novel, fully synthetic epothilone B analog that is representative of a new class of microtubule-stabilizing agents that have a similar me […]
- Heat shock proteins, cell survival and drug resistance: The mitochondrial chaperone TRAP1, a potential novel target for ovarian cancer therapy. November 28, 2009
  Heat shock proteins, cell survival and drug resistance: The mitochondrial chaperone TRAP1, a potential novel target for ovarian cancer therapy. Gynecol Oncol. 2009 Nov 24; Authors: Landriscina M, Amoroso MR, Piscazzi A, Esposito F BACKGROUND: Protein homeostasis is a highly complex network of molecular interactions governing the health and life span of the o […]
- Moms with Cancer November 28, 2009
  Moms with Cancer is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose primary goal is addressing the special needs of Moms dealing with cancer treatments and recovery.A cancer diagnosis can financially and emotionally devastate some families. The extra deductibles, co-pays, tests, and medications are very costly. Moms with Cancer believes that any mom battling this dis […]
- Activation of hedgehog signaling is not a frequent event in ovarian cancers - 7thSpace Interactive (press release) November 27, 2009
  Activation of hedgehog signaling is not a frequent event in ovarian cancers7thSpace Interactive (press release)Activation of hedgehog signaling has been reported in about 30% of human cancer including ovarian cancer. Inhibition of hedgehog signaling has been pursued ...
- Screening: Diagnostic markers for ovarian cancer November 27, 2009
  Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology 6, 678 (2009). doi:10.1038/nrclinonc.2009.175 Author: Vessela Vassileva (Source: Nature Clinical Practice Oncology)
- PARP inhibitors and the treatment of breast cancers: beyond BRCA1/2? November 25, 2009
  PARP inhibitors have been explored as therapeutic agents for the treatment of hereditary breast and ovarian cancers harboring mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2. In a new study, Inbar-Rozensal and colleagues show that phenanthridine-derived PARP inhibitors promote cell cycle arrest and cell death in breast cancer cells lacking BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations and prevent […]
- Use of fertility drugs and risk of uterine cancer November 25, 2009
  Source: Am J Epidemiol Area: News In contrast to the fairly large number of studies that have investigated the association between fertility drugs and ovarian cancer and breast cancer, only a few epidemiological studies have assessed the link with uterine cancer and findings from these studies have been conflicting. Therefore researchers established a cohort […]
- Patient Money: Seeking the Best Medical Care Prices November 28, 2009
  With out-of-pocket expenses rising, it pays to look for better deals. Web sites and insiders’ tactics can help.
- [Place of autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in ovarian cancer.] November 28, 2009
  [Place of autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in ovarian cancer.] Bull Cancer. 2009 Nov 26; Authors: Nayl B, Cabrespine-Faugeras A, Maliki Y, Bay JO For several years, research for treatment of advanced ovarian cancer in first line or in relapse was made on the basis of two concepts. The first one is to improve the response rate […]
- Brostallicin (PNU-166196), a new minor groove DNA binder: preclinical and clinical activity. November 28, 2009
  Brostallicin (PNU-166196), a new minor groove DNA binder: preclinical and clinical activity. Expert Opin Investig Drugs. 2009 Dec;18(12):1939-1946 Authors: Lorusso D, Mainenti S, Pietragalla A, Ferrandina G, Foco G, Masciullo V, Scambia G Brostallicin (PNU-166196), a-bromo-acrylamido tetra-pyrrole derivative, showed high cytotoxic potency and myelotoxicity d […]
- Oral etoposide for refractory or recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer. November 28, 2009
  Oral etoposide for refractory or recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer. J Med Assoc Thai. 2009 Nov;92(11):1397-405 Authors: Thavaramara T, Tangjitgamol S, Manusirivithaya S, Leelahakorn S OBJECTIVE: To study the response rate (RR), toxicity, progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS) of the patients with recurrent or refractory epithelial ovari […]
- West Carleton author takes a humorous, insightful look at chemotherapy in book - EMC West Carleton November 27, 2009
  West Carleton author takes a humorous, insightful look at chemotherapy in bookEMC West CarletonWhat Colour is My Ribbon is a living journal that takes a courageous woman and her network of friends through her journey fighting ovarian cancer. ...and more »
- New Breast Cancer Recommendation May Cost Lives While Saving Money November 20, 2009
  Longtime OB/GYN warns against the new breast cancer recommendations released by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. These guidelines may be cost-effective, but they come at the price of human lives. When is it wrong to be safe than sorry?/I/P PThe new U.S. Preventative Services T...
- New federal law will prohibit discrimination in hiring and health insurance ... - Fort Worth Star Telegram November 27, 2009
  New federal law will prohibit discrimination in hiring and health insurance ...Fort Worth Star TelegramFor Cunningham, 48, of Fort Worth, that means her mother's death from ovarian cancer and her sister's fight with ovarian, breast and now uterine cancer ...
- Research Conducted At Cleveland Clinic Has Updated Our Knowledge About Gynecologic Cancer November 26, 2009
  According to a study from the United States, Paclitaxel is used in the treatment of most gynecologic malignancies. It is solubilized in Cremophor EL, a polyoxyethylated castor oil agent responsible for the high rate of paclitaxel-associated hypersensitivity reactions.
- Herbal supplements may raise blood lead levels November 26, 2009
  NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some herbal supplements may boost the levels of lead in the blood of women, new research shows.
- Complete remission of ovarian cancer induced intractable malignant ascites with intraperitoneal bevacizumab. Immunological observations and a literature review. November 28, 2009
  Complete remission of ovarian cancer induced intractable malignant ascites with intraperitoneal bevacizumab. Immunological observations and a literature review. Invest New Drugs. 2009 Nov 24; Authors: Bellati F, Napoletano C, Ruscito I, Pastore M, Pernice M, Antonilli M, Nuti M, Benedetti Panici P Malignant ascites resistant to conventional drugs frequently […]
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New Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trials (Past 14 Days)
- Prolonged Emend in a Study (NYU 03-67) of Oxaliplatin and Topotecan in Previously Treated Ovarian Cancer November 19, 2009
- An Open Label Extension Study of the Efficacy of MORAb-003 November 18, 2009
- A Study of the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of AGS-8M4 Given in Combination With Chemotherapy in Women With Ovarian Cancer November 16, 2009
- Donor Lymphocytes in Preventing and Treating Cytomegalovirus Infection or Adenovirus Infection in Patients Who Have Undergone Umbilical Cord Blood Transplant November 20, 2009
- Role of Insulin Action and Free Fatty Acids in Hyperandrogenism of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome November 24, 2009
Top Posts
- CNTO 328 Shows Promise For Ovarian Cancer In Small Clinical Trial, Say U.K. Scientists.
- Federal Enactment of the 2008 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) As Law Appears Imminent
- Novel Targeted Gene Therapies Use Diphtheria Toxin To Fight Ovarian Cancer; One Clinical Trial Underway
- MK-0457 Alone and in Combination With Docetaxel Inhibits Ovarian Cancer Growth In Vivo
- PI3K Pathway: A Potential Ovarian Cancer Therapeutic Target?
- Avastin Used in Combination with Taxol and Paraplatin Will Become the Clinical Gold Standard Treatment by 2011
- Mesothelin - A Potential New Target For Ovarian Cancer ImmunoTherapy
- Radiofrequency Ablation Effective in Treatment of Primary Lung Cancer & Metastatic Lung Disease
- 2009-2010 U.S. News & World Report Best U.S. Hospital Rankings
- Coping
- Meet Laurey Masterton, 20-Year Ovarian Cancer Survivor Extraordinaire
- Vermillion Files FDA Pre-Market Application for OVA1 Ovarian Tumor Triage Test

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Cancer Organizations
- American Cancer Society
- National Cancer Institute
Inspirational Cancer Advocates
- Bald Is Beautiful
- Bicycling For Ovarian Cancer (Craig Broeder)
- Christine Druther
- Fran Drescher
- Imerman Angels
- Jenn Sommermann: Training For a Cure
- Lance Armstrong Foundation
- Laurey Masterton
- Maddie Kullen
- Mothers With Cancer
- Randy Pausch
- Sean Swarner
- Standup2cancer
- The Rock Band N.E.D.
Ovarian Cancer Organizations
- National Breast & Ovarian Cancer Connection
- National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
- Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
- Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
- Ovations For the Cure
The Human Face of Ovarian Cancer
- “I CANSIR-VIVE”
- Bald Heads Are Sexy
- black gyrl cancer slayer
- Bomb in My Belly
- Butterfly Ballet
- Carin’ For Karen
- Chris Bledy
- Clusterfook – It Is What It Is
- Daughters of Ovarian Cancer
- Diary of a Cancer Patient
- Donna Trussell
- Fight Like A Girl
- I Want To Breathe
- If its going to happen … it’ll happen to me!
- J’s Daughter
- Journey: A letter 2 Ovarian Cancer
- Kristi & Brian: Living! With Cancer
- Laurey Bikes
- Love As A Found Object
- Meghan’s Message
- MLO Knitting
- Ovarian Cancer News
- Ovarian Cancer What?
- Ovarian Cancer?? pass the wine … now!
- Rachel’s Dance of Hope
- Shauna’s Life With Cancer
- She Saved My Life: Cancer and Motherhood
- ShoppingKharma
- Something Evil This Way Comes
- The Dance of Life
- The Dessert Years
- The Fun Adventures of Laura
- The Ramblings of Tracey
- The Whispers of Ovarian Cancer
- Thinkin’ of Home
- Unemployed Reporter
- WeAreWonderWomen.com
- What? Me Worry?
- Women of Teal
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Radiology & Radiation Therapy

Overview:

Ovarian Cancer, Radiation – OncologyChannel.com, January 21, 2008.

Radiation Therapy and You: Support for People With Cancer – National Cancer Institute, April 20, 2007.

Radiation Therapy Fact Sheets: Understanding Radiation Therapy; Managing Radiation Therapy Side Effects; and Using the Radiation Therapy Fact Sheets – National Cancer Institute, June 29, 2007.

Radiation Therapy and Side Effects – Audio Files – National Cancer Institute, August 20, 2007.

Radiation Therapy for Cancer: Questions and Answers – National Cancer Institute, August 25, 2004.

Diagnostic Radiology:

Computed Tomography (CT or CAT scan) – RadiologyInfo.org.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) – RadiologyInfo.org.

X-ray (Radiography) – RadiologyInfo.org.

Ultrasound (Sonography) – RadiologyInfo.org

Radiology: Cat Scans – Johns Hopkins Medical Institute, August 26, 2003.

Interventional Radiology:

Biopsy – RadiologyInfo.org

Chemoembolization – RadiologyInfo.org

Cryotherapy – RadiologyInfo.org

Radiofrequency Ablation – RadiologyInfo.org

Catheter-directed Thrombolysis – RadiologyInfo.org

Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) – RadiologyInfo.org

Vascular Access Procedures – RadiologyInfo.org

Vertebroplasty – RadiologyInfo.org

Nuclear Medicine:

Cardiac Nuclear Medicine – RadiologyInfo.org

General Nuclear Medicine – RadiologyInfo.org

Lymphoscintigraphy – RadiologyInfo.org

Pediatric Nuclear Medicine – RadiologyInfo.org

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanning – RadiologyInfo.org

Radiation Therapy:

Brachytherapy – RadiologyInfo.org

External Beam Therapy (EBT) – RadiologyInfo.org

Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) – Wikipedia.com, July 30, 2008.

Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) – RadiologyInfo.org

Proton Therapy – RadiologyInfo.org

Stereotactic Radiosurgery – RadiologyInfo.org

Tomotherapy – Tomotherapy.com

Understanding Radiation Therapy: What To Know About External Beam Radiation Therapy – National Cancer Institute, June 29, 2007.

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