More articles about: Ovarian Cancer
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Research sheds light on low rates of genetic testing for cancer
Research finds genetic testing for cancer can bring more knowledge to patients and their relatives, but not many people get it done.
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Machine learning creates opportunity for new personalized therapies
In cell-line and mouse models of ovarian cancer, researchers developed an interdisciplinary approach to identify metabolic vulnerabilities in certain genes that could be targeted to kill cancer cells.
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Changing the treatment of cancer
Breakthroughs in the field of genomics are revolutionizing prevention, diagnosis and care.
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Emma’s Michigan Answer: Surviving ovarian cancer and finding a new outlook on life
After surviving ovarian cancer at age 26, Emma found healing through a lifelong passion for art and an adventurousness to try new things she might not have before.
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End-of-Life Care Remains Aggressive for People With Ovarian Cancer
Clinical guidelines have encouraged the integration of palliative care, yet medicine lags far behind its goals for ovarian cancer, especially for people of color
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A Cure for the Medicine: Helping Patients with Gynecologic Cancer Manage Treatment Side Effects
Estrogen-lowering aromatase inhibitors are frequently prescribed to women with ovarian and uterine cancers. New research sheds light on how side effects impact these patients.
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This MicroRNA Might Help Detect, Treat Ovarian Cancer
New ovarian cancer research shows microRNA biomarker miR-181a could hold the key to earlier detection and treatment of the disease.
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Ovarian Cancer Survivorship and Living Without a ‘Finish Line’
An ovarian cancer diagnosis gave one 26-year-old patient new perspectives on life and adventure.
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What Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Survivors Should Know About New Genetic Testing Recommendations
Michigan Medicine’s Rogel Cancer Center discusses updated recommendations on screening for BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations.
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Innovative Investment Strategy Aids Search for New Cancer Drugs
Three early-stage cancer drug projects receive pilot grants to help them advance from the bench toward the bedside.
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Ovarian Cancer Survivor: Early Detection, Attitude Are Crucial
Following doctor’s orders — plus a steady dose of faith and positivity — helped a mother of five overcome a stage 4 diagnosis. Now, she’s working to educate others.
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Ovarian Cancer Symptoms and Risk Factors to Know
Ovarian cancer is the No. 1 cause of gynecologic cancer deaths. Knowing the signs and knowing your body can be key to early detection.
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‘Very High Risk’ of Blood Clots in Ovarian Cancer Patients Who Have Chemo Before Surgery
A new study sheds light on the risk of blood clots at all stages of ovarian cancer and the potential need for preventive blood thinners during pre-surgery chemotherapy.
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New Target Could Halt Growth and Spread of Ovarian Cancer
Researchers have shown the EGFL6 protein helps ovarian cancer spread. Learn more about ovarian cancer treatment and prevention using EGFL6-blocking antibodies.
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PARP Inhibitors Deliver Double Dose of ‘No DNA Repair’ to Cancer Cells
PARP inhibitors can stop cancer by preventing cancer cells from repairing themselves. See what forms of cancer PARP inhibitors can treat and their side effects.
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