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Ovarian Cancer October 25, 2015

3 daily cups of coffee linked to reduced endometrial cancer risk

Researchers say that women who drink multiple cups of coffee per day may reduce their risk of developing the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs by almost a fifth.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH October 25, 2015

Ovarian Cycle aims to raise awareness of ‘silent killer,’ funds for cancer research

When Kelly Williams was a junior in college, a sudden, unexpected diagnosis of ovarian cancer changed her life. Now, 13 years later, she’s involved with a nationwide fundraiser— Ovarian Cycle— to bring awareness and much-needed research support for the devastating disease.

Breast Cancer October 24, 2015

Ovary removal may improve breast cancer survival with gene mutation

Women with a gene mutation that puts them at a high risk of breast and ovarian cancers have better survival odds if their ovaries and fallopian tubes are removed soon after a breast cancer diagnosis, suggests a new study from Canada.

Ovarian Cancer October 24, 2015

Tweaked approach to combining surgery, chemotherapy shows positive signs against ovarian cancer

Cancer researchers have developed a new treatment strategy that holds promise for significantly extending the lives of women diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer, one of the toughest to treat and most lethal malignancies.

Cervical Cancer October 24, 2015

The real importance of getting a pap smear and pelvic exam

In 2012, I was shocked to learn that new guidelines issued by the The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists stated that women should wait three to five years between pap smears, which are the primary method of screening for cervical cancer.

Ovarian Cancer October 24, 2015

Tampon test for ovarian cancer shows promise

Tampons could one day help doctors spot early-stage ovarian cancer in women at high risk for this deadly disease, a small new study suggests.

Ovarian Cancer October 24, 2015

13 ovarian cancer warning signs you should never ignore

The American Cancer Society estimates that about 21,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year, and although it’s rare, it’s also the deadliest of all female reproductive cancers.

Breast Cancer October 23, 2015

New method shows promise for urine cancer test

Detecting diseases such as cancer could one day be done with a urine test, if a new technique demonstrated in two new studies proves to be safe and effective in people.

Ovarian Cancer October 23, 2015

Mystery woman with amnesia identified by family

A woman who was found unwell in California five months ago with no recollection of who she was has been identified by her family.

Cervical Cancer October 23, 2015

Atlanta Braves legend Tom Glavine raising awareness of childhood cancer

When National Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Glavine and his wife, Christine, volunteered to help a local family with a child battling cancer, they were surprised to learn how little was being done in the field to find a cure.

Cervical Cancer February 5, 2015

Fears of addiction keep cancer patients from getting pain relief

Fears of opioid abuse and addiction might be keeping patients with advanced cancer from getting enough pain medicine, researchers say.