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Ovarian cancer Articles
Ovarian cancer News : LabCorp introduces ovarian cancer test Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:45:12 GMT Women's reports of persistent, recent-onset symptoms linked to ovarian cancer - abdominal or pelvic pain, difficulty eating or feeling full quickly and abdominal bloating - when combined with the CA125 blood test may improve the early detection of ovarian cancer by 20 percent, according to new findings by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center published online today in CANCER.Ovarian cancer News : Tribute: Mae O'Dell Thomas, 74, was a challenger of norms Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:31:01 GMT Who: Mae O’Dell Thomas of Shawnee, 74. When and how she died: June 19, after battling ovarian cancer.KU Cancer Center to conduct clinical trial of ovarian cancer drug Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:22:39 GMT Local ovarian cancer patients soon will begin receiving new treatments, signaling advances both in the fight against the disease and in the region's bioscience aspirations.Rally to get community ready for cancer walk Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:39:44 GMT Support Connection, which provides free, confidential support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer, will hold a "Friends and Family" rally from 6 to 8 p.m. July 15 at Putnam Ridge, 46 Mount Ebo Road in Brewster.WEBSTER GROVES: Relay for Life relates to cancer patients' ordeal Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:51:07 GMT Kathy Kilkenny survived colon cancer and ovarian cancer.WEBSTER GROVES: Relay for Life relates to cancer patients' ordeal Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:32:26 GMT By Jameka Merriweather Staff writer WEBSTER GROVES Kathy Kilkenny survived colon cancer and ovarian cancer.Dogs Trained To Sniff Out Ovarian Cancer Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:30:51 GMT Researchers say that dogs can tell the scent of ovarian cancer from other types of disease, even in other reproductive organs.Trained Dogs Able To Detect Ovarian Cancer's Specific Scent Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:16:02 GMT Ground-breaking research in the June issue of Integrative Cancer Therapies published by SAGE explored whether ovarian cancer has a scent different from other cancers and whether working dogs could be taught to distinguish it in its different stages. Ovarian cancer has a high mortality rate, primarily due to late diagnosis.Dogs can sniff ovarian cancer's specific scent Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:43:36 GMT Washington, June 27 : Dogs can detect ovarian cancer's specific scent, researchers from the University Hospital in Goteborg, Sweden, have found.Health Watch: Ovarian Cancer Signs Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:11:14 GMT ATLANTA (MyFOX Atlanta) -- Hoping to catch ovarian cancer earlier, researchers have created a symptom-index -- five warning signs for women to watch for: pelvic or abdominal pain, bloating, abdominal swelling, difficulty eating and feeling full quickly. Beth Galvin reports.Dogs successfully detect ovarian cancer through scent Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:15:02 GMT Ground-breaking research in the June issue of Integrative Cancer Therapies published by SAGE explored whether ovarian cancer has a scent different from other cancers and whether working dogs could be taught to distinguish it in its different stages.SUPPORT GROUPS Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:16:52 GMT The Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Nevada meets the first Tuesday of each month at various times and locations (796-0430). AParkinson's disease support group meets at 1 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Sutton Terrance Retirement Community, 3185 E. Flamingo Road (836-1216).University of Kansas Cancer Center Opens Innovative Phase I Clinical Trial Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:47:15 GMT Marking an important milestone in the development of new cancer treatments, officials from the University of Kansas Cancer Center announced the opening of a Phase I clinical trial using a new ovarian cancer drug developed by KU researchers.Wedding vows have real life meaning for couple sharing cancer battle Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:35:42 GMT CLEVELAND -- Tony and Christine have known each other since high school. DISPATCH FROM SAN FRANCISCO | Frameline Celebrates 32, Bids Lumpkin Adieu Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:52:45 GMT Frameline , the oldest and largest LGBT film festival in the world, wrapped this past weekend after an ambitious 11 day run. The 32nd edition of this Bay Area fest also served as a bittersweet send-off for its director of 25 years, Michael Lumpkin . The man responsible for Frameline's evolution from a three day exhibition of local film into an eleven-day event of international stature ensured ...Discovery Of Gene Mechanism Could Bring About New Ways To Treat Metastatic Cancer Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:21:55 GMT The molecular and biochemical mechanism of action of unique cytokine gene found to induce potent bystander antitumor effects in animal models and in Phase I clinical trials has been identified. Researchers have uncovered how a gene, melanoma differentiation associated gene-7/interleukin-24 (mda-7/IL-24), induces a bystander effect that kills cancer cells not directly receiving mda-7/IL-24 ... Updated 7/3: Obituaries Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:31:09 GMT George A. Bunda Potential New Ways To Treat Metastatic Cancer Following Discovery Of Gene Mechanism Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:12:31 GMT Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Massey Cancer Center researchers have uncovered how a gene, melanoma differentiation associated gene-7/interleukin-24 (mda-7/IL-24), induces a bystander effect that kills cancer cells not directly receiving mda-7/IL-24 without harming healthy ones, a discovery that could lead to new therapeutic strategies to fight metastatic disease.Golf tourney to remember co-founder of cancer group Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:08:41 GMT People around Gail MacNeil knew she had been fighting ovarian cancer for 10 years. The Chatham Township resident often shared her experiences with other women -- how she'd tried surgery, chemotherapy and more than a dozen drugs -- hoping she could persuade them to get screened earlier.Health Highlights: July 1, 2008 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:30:27 GMT Title: Health Highlights: July 1, 2008 Category: Health News Created: 7/2/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/2/2008Books can help children understand cancer on their level Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:09:13 GMT There are too many books to count that aim at helping adults deal with medical conditions, but not nearly as many are written strictly for children.Books can help kids understand cancer on their level Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:47:57 GMT There are too many books to count that aim at helping adults deal with medical conditions, but not nearly as many are written strictly for children. jrandle@yourjournal.com.Visiting nurses industry in need of care Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:24:01 GMT (WTNH, July 02, 2008 5:20 PM) _ With skyrocketing gas prices, no one is spared -- from truckers to visiting nurses. Those who must commute for work are having trouble making ends meet. And, the crisis could end up affecting the most vulnerable people.Myriad Genetics Stops Work on Alzheimer’s Drug Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:36:22 GMT Flurizan, a drug developed by Myriad Genetics to treat Alzheimer’s disease, failed in a closely watched late-stage clinical trial, dealing another blow to efforts to combat the illness.Ange checks into hospital Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:55:05 GMT Angelina Jolie has reportedly checked into the maternity ward of a French hospital.Fungus leads to cancer drug Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:45:30 GMT A drug developed using nanotechnology and a fungus that contaminated a lab experiment may be broadly effective against a range of cancers, US researchers reported.Accidental fungus leads to promising cancer drug Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:08:08 GMT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A drug developed using nanotechnology and a fungus that contaminated a lab experiment may be broadly effective against a range of cancers, U.S. researchers reported on Sunday. The way we live now: Stress test Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:53:56 GMT Why Americans want to believe that our mental states can control our physical maladies.() Queer Window Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:36:47 GMT Culture () The Memorial Service - Burying a loved one digs up old feelings.Thinking Pink on Graduation Week Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:33:07 GMT University of Queensland PhD student Amanda Niehaus has worn many hats in her time: partner, mother and breast cancer patient, and is set to don another, her graduation cap, on July 16.Woman's best friend Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:25:01 GMT How can dogs detect ovarian cancer?Biologist Teaches the Nation?s Judges About Genetics Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:41:50 GMT James P. Evans hopes to demystify all of science and, specifically, genetics.Marilyn J. Woolkalis Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:02:20 GMT Marilyn J. Woolkalis, 57, died of ovarian cancer on June 19 in her home in Rosemont, Pennsylvania. Star-studded fundraiser Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:36:09 GMT AN EASTBOURNE man rubbed shoulders with the stars and raised thousands for charity. (26/06/2008 16:25:20)Womenshealthchannel Enhancements Support Pregnant Teens Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT Healthcommunities.com, Inc., a privately-owned publisher of online health information since 1998, announces recent additions to womenshealthchannel.com. These new features allow browsers to interact and share information about such issues as teen pregnancy with each other and with board-certified physicians.Erasing the age lines from a résumé Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:25:10 GMT There's a new challenge facing job seekers: What to do when you look great in person but old on paper.Discovery Could Bring New Metastatic Cancer Treatments Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:17:57 GMT Molecular and biochemical mechanism of action of unique cytokine gene found to induce potent bystander antitumor effects in animal models and in Phase I clinical trials identified. The findings may lead researchers to develop potential novel enhanced therapies to treat various forms of cancer.Your construction company kills babies Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:25:10 GMT Thanks to pressure from antiabortion activists, a builder has pulled out of a project for a Planned Parenthood clinic.Quote of the day: Lt. Gen. Claudia Kennedy Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:55:10 GMT Celebrating the nomination of America's first female four-star general.Buck Goldstein: Beyond Science Fiction Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:47:14 GMT Dr. Joe DeSimone has just won a big invention award for nano-particles that are 100x smaller than a red blood cell and as smart as a microprocessor. Get ready for prairie chic! Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:25:10 GMT Fundamentalist Mormon women go into the online clothing business.Before you pick up that Gillette Mach3, mister Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:40:11 GMT Women may be more attracted to men with a little stubble.Top Local Stories Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:59:37 GMT Here are the top stories at this hour: the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann in Portugal has been dropped due to lack of evidence, July is the time to pay traffic and parking tickets in Birmingham, and the City Council votes on the 2009 budget...Some dangeous chemicals with your vampy pout? Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:55:00 GMT A failed California bill tried to push companies to keep the lead out of red lipsticks.Human testing of cancer drug to start Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:32:53 GMT When Deatta Lackey stared into the mirror after she began losing her hair — a result of her body responding to the chemotherapy battling her ovarian cancer — she wondered how her husband, Mike, would ever find her attractive. “I remember my ears, sticking out of my head,” she said.How an 'Accident' Led to a Cancer Drug Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:57:04 GMT A fungus that contaminated a lab experiment shows anticancer promise. News Categories Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:20:37 GMT A training workshop was conducted by the Basic Health Services Project (BHS) during June 22-26 to train more than 20 doctors and midwives on the best five health practices that can help Yemeni women and their babies to survive childbirth and reduce their high mortality rates.Nothing but good vibrations Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:44:26 GMT After the confetti settled and the bright stage lights dimmed at the Laredo Entertainment Center on Sunday, the city prepared to analyze the pageant's economic result.District V City Councilman Johnny Rendon said the impact and exposure had nothing but good effects on Laredo.Alzheimer's drug fails to improve patients' function Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:36:22 GMT A drug under development by Myriad Genetics to treat Alzheimer's disease failed in a closely watched late-stage clinical trial, dealing another blow to efforts to combat the illness. |
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