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- UCLA Researchers Significantly Inhibit Growth of Ovarian Cancer Cells w/FDA-Approved Leukemia Drug Dasatinib (Sprycel®) http://cli.gs/YtBt7 2 hours ago
- Researchers "notch" a victory toward new kind of cancer drug called stapled peptides. (EurekAlert) http://bit.ly/156Tdy 7 hours ago
- New clinical trial evidence suggests that dark chocolate helps ease emotional stress (EurekAlert) http://short.to/wjtx 8 hours ago
- New mechanism explains how the body prevents formation of blood vessels. (EurekAlert) http://bit.ly/2dX2sZ 8 hours ago
- Lisa Woolford: What it's like to be told you have the breast/ovarian cancer gene. http://short.to/wkhg 8 hours ago
- Mom's Lemonade Fund launched to battle ovarian cancer. Founded by 2 individuals who lost mothers 2 the disease. http://bit.ly/ruf5h 8 hours ago
- Ovarian cancer survivor Janie Hord establishes local support group for cancer pts. & their families. http://short.to/wkh0 9 hours ago
- "Opt-Out" Healthcare Proposal Puts State Leaders to the Test. (NYT Money & Policy) http://bit.ly/2blRMV 9 hours ago
- Train the Mind to Run Right Through Winter. (NYT Fitness & Nutrition) http://is.gd/4SHpT 9 hours ago
- EPA finds 50% of U.S. lakes & reservoirs contain fish w/harmful levels of mercury due 2 coal-burning power plants. http://bit.ly/3fTyX1 9 hours ago
- DepoVax is critical component of DPX-0907 vaccine; Ph. I clin. testing agst. ovarian cancer anticipated in 2010. http://short.to/wkg8 10 hours ago
- Rexahn’s drug Archexin recog. as top 10 most promising oncol. product & has FDA orphan drug status 4 ovarian cancer. http://short.to/wjof 10 hours ago
- Remembering a life cut short by ovarian cancer. Dee Edwards died @ 38, but her life example lives on thru husband & son. http://cli.gs/PM0jh 10 hours ago
- Sanofi-Aventis and Regeneron Expand Research Pact & Work Together On Experimental Treatments For Ovarian Cancer. http://is.gd/4SDdp 11 hours ago
- How to Protect Yourself From Cancer Treatment Fraud. (ASCO & Cancer.net) http://bit.ly/3DzqM7 1 day ago
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- Aileron collaborates study in Nature: Stapled peptides inhibit Notch1 transcription factor November 11, 2009
  (Yates Public Relations) Aileron Therapeutics announced today that its collaborators, James E. Bradner, M.D., of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT, and Gregory L. Verdine, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry at Harvard University, published research in Nature entitled, "Direct Inhibition of the Notch Transcription Fac […]
- New evidence that dark chocolate helps ease emotional stress November 11, 2009
  (American Chemical Society) The "chocolate cure" for emotional stress is getting new support from a clinical trial published online in ACS' Journal of Proteome Research. It found that eating about an ounce and a half of dark chocolate a day for two weeks reduced levels of stress hormones in the bodies of people feeling highly stressed.
- FDA Approved Leukemia Drug Shows Promising Activity In Ovarian Cancer Cells November 11, 2009
  The drug Sprycel, approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia, significantly inhibited the growth and invasiveness of ovarian cancer cells and also promoted their death, a study by researchers with UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found.
- Mom's Lemonade Fund launched to battle ovarian cancer - Savannah Morning News November 11, 2009
  Mom's Lemonade Fund launched to battle ovarian cancerSavannah Morning NewsThe fund was established in August by the families of Ellen Hogan and Mary Anne Mahfet to honor them and women like them struggling with ovarian cancer. ...
- National Briefing | Environment: Harmful Levels of Mercury Are Found November 11, 2009
  About half of American lakes and reservoirs contain fish with potentially harmful levels of the toxic metal mercury, a federal study said.
- Immunovaccine Inc. Signs Collaboration Agreement with National Cancer Institute November 10, 2009
  HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA -- 11/10/09 -- Immunovaccine Inc. (TSX VENTURE: IMV), a vaccine development company, has signed a collaborative agreement with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Maryland, USA. The research collaboration involves formulatin..
- Rexahn’s ArchexinTM Recognized as One of Windhover’s Top 10 Most Promising Oncology Products November 9, 2009
  ROCKVILLE, Md. - Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE Amex: RNN), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company commercializing potential best in class oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutics, today announced that the Company’s novel anti-cancer drug, Archexin™, has been s
- Study Offers More Evidence To Green Tea's Anti-Cancer Effect November 10, 2009
  A new U.S. study has shown that green tea may help reduce the risk of oral cancer, although scientists are reluctant to officially endorse green tea as an effective way of cancer prevention.
- Remembering a life cut short by ovarian cancer - WHAS 11.com (subscription) November 10, 2009
  Remembering a life cut short by ovarian cancerWHAS 11.com (subscription)It's the Dee Edwards Memorial Whisper Walk; whisper, because the symptoms for ovarian cancer are often vague and only whispers to the women ...
- Endometrial Carcinomas in Women Aged 40 Years and ... [Am J Surg Pathol. 2009] - PubMed result November 11, 2009
  Garg K, Shih K, Barakat R, Zhou Q, Iasonos A, Soslow RA.*Department of Pathology daggerGynecology Service, Department of Surgery double daggerDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY.Endometrial carcinomas (ECs) in young women (
- November 9: CMS Releases 2010 Physician Fee Schedule, Update on Status of Health Care Reform Legislation, ASCO Releases Annual Progress Report on Top Cancer Research Advances - ASCO November 11, 2009
  November 9: CMS Releases 2010 Physician Fee Schedule, Update on Status of Health Care Reform Legislation, ASCO Releases Annual Progress Report on Top Cancer Research Advances - ASCO - The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians who treat people with cancer. ASCO's members […]
- Comparison of dysplasia profiles in stimulated ovaries and in those with a genetic risk for ovarian cancer October 11, 2009
  Abstract: Aim: Ovarian epithelial dysplasia (OED) was first described after prophylactic oophorectomy for genetic risk of ovarian cancer. In light of Fathalla’s incessant ovulation theory, this study was set up to describe the presence of ovarian abnormalities (dysplasia) after ovulation induction and to compare dysplasia profiles in stimulated and genetic r […]
- New Screening Tool Identifies Chemicals That May Destroy Cancer Stem Cells [Lab, Field, & Clinic] November 10, 2009
- Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents associated with higher risk of venous thromboembolism November 10, 2009
  (Journal of the National Cancer Institute) Use of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents is associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism, according to study published online Nov. 10 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
- Study confirms clot risks with anti-anemia drugs November 10, 2009
  CHICAGO (Reuters) - Cancer patients who took drugs to cut the risk of anemia were twice as likely to develop blood clots in the lungs or legs as other patients, a decade-long study of more than 55,000 cancer patients has found.
- Vitamin D receptor polymorphisms and prognosis of patients with epithelial ovarian cancer November 11, 2009
  Vitamin D receptor polymorphisms and prognosis of patients with epithelial ovarian cancer British Journal of Cancer advance online publication, November 10, 2009. doi:10.1038/sj.bjc.6605414 Authors: S Tamez, C Norizoe, K Ochiai, D Takahashi, A Shimojima, Y Tsutsumi, N Yanaihara, T Tanaka, A Okamoto & M Urashima
- Discovery in worms by Queen's researchers points to more targeted cancer treatment November 10, 2009
  (Queen's University) Researchers at Queen's University have found a link between two genes involved in cancer formation in humans, by examining the genes in worms. The groundbreaking discovery provides a foundation for how tumor-forming genes interact, and may offer a drug target for cancer treatment.
- Post-cancer treatment needs go unmet in some November 10, 2009
  NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most adults transition to their post-cancer treatment lives needing minimal or no healthcare support, but a significant proportion of cancer survivors continue to have multiple unmet physical and mental health needs, hint study findings from the United Kingdom.
- NIH Announces First National Research Study Recruitment Registry November 10, 2009
  Individuals who want to participate in research studies now can connect online with researchers nationwide through the first disease-neutral, volunteer recruitment registry. ResearchMatch.org is a not-for-profit secure Web site, designed to provide people who are interested in participating in research the opportunity to be matched with studies that may be t […]
- Men leave: Separation and divorce far more common when the wife is the patient November 10, 2009
  (Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center) A woman is six times more likely to be separated or divorced soon after a diagnosis of cancer or multiple sclerosis than if a man in the relationship is the patient, according to a study that examined the role gender played in so-called "partner abandonment." The study also found that the longer the marriage […]
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New Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trials (Past 14 Days)
- Temsirolimus and Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced, Recurrent, Metastatic, or Progressive Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Epithelial Cancer, Liver Cancer, Islet Cell Cancer, or Carcinoid Tumor November 6, 2009
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- Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center To Genetically Profile All Patient Tumors
- MK-0457 Alone and in Combination With Docetaxel Inhibits Ovarian Cancer Growth In Vivo
- Avastin Used in Combination with Taxol and Paraplatin Will Become the Clinical Gold Standard Treatment by 2011
- Warning Signs & Symptoms
- Federal Enactment of the 2008 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) As Law Appears Imminent
- 2009-2010 U.S. News & World Report Best U.S. Hospital Rankings
- High-Dose Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Effective Treatment For Patients With Low Volume Lung or Liver Metastases
- Mesothelin - A Potential New Target For Ovarian Cancer ImmunoTherapy
- To Fight Cancer, Know The Enemy
- Meet Laurey Masterton, 20-Year Ovarian Cancer Survivor Extraordinaire
- Avax Technologies Announces Initiation of Clinical Study With Autologous Ovarian Cancer Vaccine
- Novel Targeted Gene Therapies Use Diphtheria Toxin To Fight Ovarian Cancer; One Clinical Trial Underway

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The Human Face of Ovarian Cancer
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- The Fun Adventures of Laura
- The Ramblings of Tracey
- The Whispers of Ovarian Cancer
- Thinkin’ of Home
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Basic Biology and Cancer – What Causes Good Cells to Go Bad?, by Michael A. Caligiuri, MD, American Association for Cancer Research, July 23, 2007.

The Tumor Microenvironment – How Do the Normal Cells Surrounding a Tumor Affect a Cancer’s Growth?, by Lynn Matrisian, PhD, professor of cancer biology at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tenn, American Association For Cancer Research, June 25, 2007.

“Ten Things To Do If You Suspect You Have Ovarian Cancer.” Excerpted from the book, Ovarian Cancer: Your Guide to Taking Control by Kristine Conner and Lauren Langford, O’Reilly & Associates, Sebastopol CA, May 2003.

“What You Need to Know About Ovarian Cancer Booklet” — National Cancer Institute. — Link to .PDF here.

“Ovarian Cancer” — National Cancer Institute.

“Ovarian Cancer Overview” — Mayo Foundation For Medical Education and Research, 11 Nov. 2008.

“Overview: Ovarian Cancer” — American Cancer Society.

Ovarian Cancer: An Overview, Women’s Cancer Network, Gynecologic Cancer Foundation.

“What Everyone Should Know About Ovarian Cancer” — National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (PDF Adobe Reader Document.)

“2007 Ovarian Cancer Survivors’ Course – Part I,” New York University (NYU) Medical Center,New York, NY – Oct 20th, 2007, sponsored by The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, Fora.tv (1 hour video)

“2007 Ovarian Cancer Survivors’ Course – Part II,” New York University (NYU) Medical Center,New York, NY – Oct 20th, 2007, sponsored by The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, Fora.tv (1 hour video)

“What Every Woman Should Know About Ovarian Cancer” — Johns Hopkins Medical Institute.

“Guide to Ovarian Cancer,” Uptodate.com, January 2008.

“Ovarian Cancer” — eMedicine.com by WebMD.

“Ovarian Cancer – Overview” — Cancer.net (Oncologist approved cancer information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)).

“Ovarian Cancer: The Basics.” — OncoLink, Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania.

“Ovarian Cancer” — MedlinePlus — A service of the U.S. Library of Medicine and the National Institute of Health.

“Ovarian Cancer: The Facts” — The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, Inc. (OCRF).

“Update On Ovarian Cancer” — CancerCare.org.(PDF Adobe Reader Document)

“Ovarian Cancer: Overview, Health Guide” — New York Times website, 24 Dec. 2008.

“Ovarian Cancer: Overview” — University of Florida, Shands Cancer Center.

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