Posts Tagged ‘Ovarian’

Study: OVA1 blood test can accurately predict ovarian cancer in women with pelvic masses

Study: OVA1 blood test can accurately predict ovarian cancer in women with pelvic masses
A study published online ahead of print in the June 2011 edition of Obstetrics & Gynecology demonstrated that American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology guidelines for determining the likelihood that an ovarian mass is cancerous prior to surgery would accurately identify more women with ovarian cancer if the OVA1 blood test were used in place of the currently recommended CA 125 blood test.

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Avastin helps in ovarian cancer but effects fade

Avastin helps in ovarian cancer but effects fade
Roche’s blockbuster drug Avastin helps women with ovarian cancer live longer without their disease getting worse, but its effect peaks at 12 months and then diminishes, researchers said on Monday.

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Removing Fallopian tubes during hysterectomies cuts ovarian cancer: B.C. study

Removing Fallopian tubes during hysterectomies cuts ovarian cancer: B.C. study
In a dramatic development, B.C. scientists have found that deaths from ovarian cancer could fall by as much as 50 per cent if women getting routine hysterectomies or tubal ligations have their Fallopian tubes removed too, instead of following current practice and leaving them intact.

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B.C. study a ‘eureka moment’ in fight against ovarian cancer

B.C. study a ‘eureka moment’ in fight against ovarian cancer
Routinely removing fallopian tubes in certain procedures could cut death rates in half

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Study FInds Preventive Breast, Ovarian Surgery Extends Life Expectancy in Women with Cancer Risk

Study FInds Preventive Breast, Ovarian Surgery Extends Life Expectancy in Women with Cancer Risk
In Health Watch:A new study shows women who undergo preventative breast or read more

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