Ovarian Cancer October 28, 2015 Daily aspirin may reduce ovarian cancer risk New research from the National Institutes of Health suggests women who take a daily low-dose aspirin may reduce their risk of ovarian cancer by 20 percent.
Ovarian Cancer October 28, 2015 Vitamin C shows promise as cancer therapy Intravenous vitamin C – combined with conventional chemotherapy – can kill cancer cells, the University of Kansas Medical Center reported.
Cervical Cancer October 28, 2015 Aetna, Cigna balk as Angelina effect spurs genetic cancer testing Medical researchers call it the "Angelina Effect," the surge in demand for genetic testing attributable to movie star Angelina Jolie's public crusade for more aggressive detection of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
Ovarian Cancer October 28, 2015 Broadway star details battle with ovarian cancer Valisia LeKae is best known for her performance as Diana Ross in the hit Broadway show “Motown: The Musical.” But now the Tony Award nominee is facing a new role – ovarian cancer patient
Ovarian Cancer October 27, 2015 Hundreds rally around 11-year-old battling ovarian cancer Hundreds of residents in a Pennsylvania town turned out for a “Shave-A-Thon” to honor an 11-year-old girl who is battling ovarian cancer.
Breast Cancer October 27, 2015 US cancer survival rates improving, study finds The proportion of people surviving years after a cancer diagnosis is improving, according to a new analysis.
Longevity October 27, 2015 Researchers develop new method for predicting ovarian cancer survival Scientists at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have discovered a new method for predicting ovarian cancer survival. In a new study, the researchers detailed a quick and reliable way of counting the number of cancer-fighting immune cells in the body.
Pregnancy October 27, 2015 Delaying pregnancy may reduce ovarian cancer risk, study says Women who give birth to their first child in their mid-30s or later may have a lower risk of ovarian cancer compared with those who give birth to their first child earlier than that, a new study suggests.
Longevity October 27, 2015 Irregular periods linked with higher risk of dying from ovarian cancer Women whose menstrual periods are irregular, such as those who go more than five weeks between periods, may be at increased risk of dying from ovarian cancer, a new study suggests
Obesity October 27, 2015 Obesity linked to increased risk for ovarian cancer Obese women may have an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer compared to healthy-weight women.
Cervical Cancer October 27, 2015 Cancer risk above 50 percent for Brits born in 1960 More than half of people born after 1960 in the U.K. may be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetimes, a new estimate suggests.