Trot like turkeys in November Nov 6, 2009
A few years later, one of the sisters was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, a disease that presents few symptoms until very late in its course. The Soul Sisters also donate part of money to ovarian cancer research being done at the Dana Farber Research Center ... Ovarian cancer research is at the stage where breast cancer research was 10 years ago, Lane said. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Ovarian Cancer Walk to break silence Nov 5, 2009
Tradition will continue on Sept. 26 when Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine and the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition team up to host the ninth annual Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer ... lindyatsebring wrote on Oct 11, 2009 3:04 PM:" Dr. Messing...I'm a prime example of what Ovarian Cancer can do and I am so glad that you are promoting awareness...Thank you, Linda Nichols " lindyatsebring@yahoo. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
New Insights Into Australia's Unique Platypus Nov 5, 2009
(June 27, 2009) Researchers believe our oldest mammalian relative may help us to better understand ovarian cancer. DNA mapping of the platypus has uncovered an interesting relationship between their sex chromosomes. (Science Daily)
Battle Green flag lowered in honor of Molly Eisenberg Nov 5, 2009
Molly, a Lexington native, died of ovarian cancer last month in California. A service will be held for her Friday at 10 a.m. at First Parish Church, located across from the Battle Green. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Constitutional Challenge to Human Patents Allowed Nov 4, 2009
The case revolves around seven patents relating to human genes BRCA1 and BRCA2, mutations of which have been tied to breast and ovarian cancer. The patents are owned by the University of Utah and licensed to Salt Lake City-based Myriad Genetics. (Law.com)
Ovarian cancer hard to detect Nov 3, 2009
Diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2006, the 66-year-old underwent surgery and chemotherapy ... Also, she said, whenever her husband runs into a friendly-looking woman nowadays, he spreads the word about ovarian cancer's somewhat vague, but often persistent symptoms: bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, feeling full too quickly after eating or urinary urgency ... Dimlow's story resonates with the circle of women -- plus a few husbands and friends -- surrounding her at a recent meeting of the... (Florida Today)
Breast cancer claims life of Pembroke woman, Paula Swanson Nov 3, 2009
Except Gail, the sisters learned they have a mutation in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes that increase their risk of breast and ovarian cancer ... The Swanson sisters mother, Ruth Ball Swanson, died of ovarian cancer at the age of 67. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
New Method Targets Cancerous Tumors Without Harming Healthy Cells Nov 3, 2009
18, 2008) Researchers have identified, characterized and cloned ovarian cancer stem cells and have shown that these stem cells may be the source of ovarian cancer's recurrence and its resistance to. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Genetics may hold key to prevention, treatment Nov 3, 2009
Sajer said mutations in these genes, known as breast ovarian cancer syndrome, have been linked to the development of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, and are especially common in young people and in the population she treats in the Concord area ... Breast cancer patients with breast ovarian cancer syndrome have a 27-44 percent risk for developing ovarian cancer compared to less than 1 percent risk in the general population ... Ovarian cancer at any age. (Bolton Common, MA)
Pill use 'may cut risk of cancer' Nov 1, 2009
The reduced risk of large bowel, uterine and ovarian cancer was statistically significant ... But the same women were at reduced risk of developing ovarian cancer. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Curis shrinks 3Q loss as partnership revenue rises Nov 1, 2009
Curis is conducting an early-stage trial of potential cancer drug called CUDC-101, and has a partnership with Roche's Genentech unit on GDC-0449, which is being tested against advanced basal cell carcinoma and ovarian cancer. It also announced a partnership with Debiopharm during the third quarter, and Debiopharm is now covering all the costs of developing a cancer treatment called CUDC-305. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Amesbury woman shines a light on lung cancer Oct 31, 2009
Four months after Reeve s death, Morosini s mother died from ovarian cancer. Thirteen months later she would lose her younger sister to lung cancer. (Amesbury News, MA)
Wedding day nears for Buchholz, ‘Deal or No Deal’ model Oct 31, 2009
Fox 25 s Kim Carrigan MC d the event to benefit ovarian cancer research, which included Channel 5 s Bianca de la Garza, NECN s Karen Swensen, Karen Blake of Oldies 103. 3, WROR s Julie Devereaux, Kiss 108 s Lisa Donovan and Kendra Petrone, Lori Grande and Carolyn Kruse from Country 102. (Boston Globe)
Circling the Square in Danvers Oct 31, 2009
But, the most important part of it all is to raise money for ovarian cancer, one of those frightening cancers (aren t they all. difficult to detect, and to also raise awareness. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Molly Eisenberg, at 19; lived final year as if it were forever Oct 30, 2009
Diagnosed with ovarian cancer a week into college, she endured chemotherapy and three trips to the operating room for surgery ... The event raised thousands of dollars for ovarian cancer research ... On a Web page set up through Ovations for the Cure of ovarian cancer, a fellow student wrote of sharing a driver s education class with Molly when he was recovering from an injury. (Boston Globe)
A painful family inheritance for former Georgetown resident Oct 30, 2009
Those same mutations also significantly increase the lifetime risk of developing ovarian cancer. BRCA-1/2 mutations are the most common in the Ashkenazi Jewish population, but genetic counselors look for other red flags, such as breast cancer before the age of 50, bilateral breast cancer, ovarian cancer at any age, a close relative who has been diagnosed with breast cancer at an early age, any relative with a history of both breast and ovarian cancer, and families with male breast cancer, said... (Georgetown Record, MA)
Curis shrinks 3Q loss as partnership revenue rises Oct 30, 2009
Curis is conducting an early-stage trial of potential cancer drug called CUDC-101, and has a partnership with Roche's Genentech unit on GDC-0449, which is being tested against advanced basal cell carcinoma and ovarian cancer. It also announced a partnership with Debiopharm during the third quarter, and Debiopharm is now covering all the costs of developing a cancer treatment called CUDC-305. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Molly mourned Oct 30, 2009
Eisenberg was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in September 2008 ... On Tuesday, members of the volleyball team accepted an award from the M. Patricia Cronin Foundation for their success raising awareness about ovarian cancer though the fundraiser ... Ovations, an organization that advocates for the cure of ovarian cancer, is running. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
SEC Commissioner Battled Cancer Oct 28, 2009
Weeks later, she got a nightmare diagnosis: ovarian cancer ... Weeks later, she got a nightmare diagnosis: ovarian cancer. (ABC News -- Business)
Physician Focus: Breast cancer basics Oct 28, 2009
Among women, risk factors include advanced age, family history of breast or ovarian cancer, obesity, being childless, and having a mutation in breast cancer genes. Women with a genetic predisposition may consider going for genetic counseling. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
• Anthony M. Colletti Oct 28, 2009
Patti passed away two years ago of ovarian cancer and, typical of Tony's passion to make a difference, he created the Patti Colletti Cancer Research Fund at U.Va. Tony's family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Found Funeral Chapels-Cremation Service, 10719 Courthouse Road, Fredericksburg. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
GMA: Breast Cancer Hits Four of Five Sisters Oct 27, 2009
The women's mother died of ovarian cancer at 67 years old. Sisters Share Their Burden. (ABC News)
Mixed diagnosis for breast screening Oct 26, 2009
The audit showed women diagnosed in the program were more likely to have smaller tumours that had not spread to the lymph glands, says Zorbas, the chief executive of the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre. She is diplomatic about the doubters, saying they share a common goal: ''Reducing mortality while at the same time reducing the harm to women. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Using their stories to help others Oct 25, 2009
She retired after 32 years at Medical College of Georgia, the past 17 as a receptionist for the OB/Gyn clinic, and she harkens back to the example of one patient who was slowly dying from ovarian cancer. "When she came to the clinic, she looked so pretty every visit," Mrs. Dunn said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Survivor profile: Carrie Benning Oct 25, 2009
Ms. McCladdie went through her bout with breast cancer before her mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Then, daughter took care of mother. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Canton volleyball team serves community Oct 24, 2009
When the tears dried up and the emotions were calmer, Cawley distributed an article of a young woman and former Lexington High Volleyball player, Molly Eisenberg, who was suffering from ovarian cancer ... We had just lost to (North Attleboro) and we were all upset and mad about it, and then coach Cawley pulls out an (article) about this former volleyball player that s dying of ovarian cancer ... We want to be able to help her fight through this (ovarian cancer). (Canton Journal, MA)
Knapper: A survivors tale of courage, prevention Oct 24, 2009
"There is some link with breast cancer and ovarian cancer, so my doctors have suggested that I have it done," she said. "Why wouldn't I? It's kind of preventative, too. With the luck I've had, I'll just do anything I can on a precautionary level.". (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Aloe Vera for Health Oct 24, 2009
Aloin, another component in aloe, is being studied for use in the treatment of breast and ovarian cancer. More research needs to be done regarding aloe vera and cancer before the benefits are conclusive. (Suite101.com)
CTRC appoints new leadership Oct 24, 2009
Curiel is a professor of hematology and medical oncology and is a renowned researcher in ovarian cancer. He had expressed a desire to devote full attention to his laboratory and clinical research. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Survivors share real-life stories in I Am Not My Breasts Oct 24, 2009
Usually six or seven members of the cast are from the original group, she said, and most of the others are breast cancer or ovarian cancer survivors or women affected by breast cancer in a family member or friend. The women s experiences and attitudes vary, as do their ages and the issues they grapple with because of their cancer. (Weymouth News, MA)
Circling the Square Oct 23, 2009
Time is running out to get your tickets for Ovations for the Cure at the Danversport Yacht Club to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and raise funds for the cause. Tickets are $75 each and you can pick yours up at Lorraine Roy in Danvers Square. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Empower Yourselves Oct 23, 2009
Such women are usually prememopausal and have a family member with breast or ovarian cancer. The other 95 percent have no identifiable genetic mutation. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
SELF Magazine Healthiest Cities List Oct 23, 2009
SELF Magazine says Burlington won this year because it has one of the lowest rates of diabetes, cervical and ovarian cancer deaths in the nation. Editors attribute some of this to the fact there are high numbers of OBGYN's practicing in that area. (W-USA News, DC)
Just in Case: Items Suggesting the Direction of Things Oct 23, 2009
According to the executive director of the Sarcoma Foundation, the federal Food and Drug Administration has "turned its back on 25 years of regulatory precedent and rejected a new cancer drug that by all known standards had passed muster for approval." Rejection of the chemotherapy drug Yondelis thus denies women a potentially powerful new option for fighting ovarian cancer. . (Townhall.com)
Physicians Have Less Respect For Obese Patients, Study Suggests Oct 23, 2009
14, 2009) A new study showed that when actual body weight was used in chemo dosing for epithelial ovarian cancer, the overall survival is 40 months for non-obese patients and 47 months for obese patients, not. . (Science Daily)
Sensor Biochips Could Aid In Cancer Diagnosis And Treatment Oct 23, 2009
18, 2005) To identify the best treatment for recurrent ovarian cancer, researchers at Yale School of Medicine are studying a technology called the Yale apoptosis assay in combination with another technology. . (Science Daily)
Expression profiling identifies genes involved in neoplastic transformation of serous ovarian cancer Oct 23, 2009
Over-expression of WNT7A in an ovarian cancer cell line led to increased migration and invasive capacity. Conclusions. (BioMed Central)
Rhythm but no blues Oct 23, 2009
Dita Holifield approached ovarian cancer the way she approaches all of life: head on, and with a sense of humor ... She'll be honored this weekend with the Patti Schuler Award for her winning fight against ovarian cancer ... Dita Holifield recalls how sick she was in 1999 when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer: "I would sing and then go out in the parking lot and throw up and go back in and sing again.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Pill use 'may cut risk of cancer' Oct 23, 2009
The reduced risk of large bowel, uterine and ovarian cancer was statistically significant ... But the same women were at reduced risk of developing ovarian cancer. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Fewer mandated medical tests? Oct 23, 2009
Georgia law provides that many health insurance policies cover certain tests and procedures, including mammograms, pap smears, colorectal screening, ovarian cancer screening and prostate cancer screenings. Lunsford said he is considering introducing legislation that would allow employers to offer workers the option of health policies that don't include all the now-mandated procedures and tests. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Suzanne Somers, Cancer & Controversy Oct 21, 2009
I had a sister who had terminal Ovarian cancer back in the late seventies. She was given 6 months to live as the tumor had metasticized to her intestines and liver. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Tips from the American Journal of Pathology Oct 21, 2009
Treating Ovarian Cancer. Dr. Ernst Lengyel and colleagues at The University of Chicago have discovered that vitronectin receptor ( v 3-integrin) expression significantly improved ovarian cancer patient prognosis ... Ovarian cancer affects 1 out of 40-60 women. (EurekAlert!)
View Point: Keep running, and wearing pink Oct 20, 2009
a survivor of ovarian cancer, seeks to stop so-called "drive-through mastectomies." DeLauro wants to stop insurance companies from telling mastectomy and lumpectomy patients that they can't stay in the hospital overnight. Her legislation, which passed the House with only two dissenters in the last Congress, and enjoys bipartisan Senate support, would let doctors and patients -- not the insurance companies -- decide when a hospital stay should last 48 hours. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Breast Cancer Gene Tied to Diagnosis at Younger Age Oct 20, 2009
About 5 percent to 10 percent of breast cancer cases are thought to be connected to a genetic mutation that's also linked to ovarian cancer ... Of those, 107 had a mother or aunt with breast or ovarian cancer. (MEDLINEplus)
Metals could forge new cancer drug Oct 19, 2009
Drugs made using unusual metals could form an effective treatment against colon and ovarian cancer, including cancerous cells that have developed immunity to other drugs, according to research at the University of Warwick and the University of Leeds ... The compounds were also effective against ovarian cancer cells which are resistant to the drug Cisplatin, the most successful transition metal drug, which contains the metal platinum ... Dr Patrick McGowan, one of the lead authors of the research... (EurekAlert!)
Dress sales benefit charity Oct 19, 2009
Belk is a 31-year survivor of ovarian cancer and suffers from permanent hair loss herself. Belk was inspired to start her business because she spent thousands of dollars on wigs that were not fit to be worn in public. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Circling the Square, Oct. 15 Oct 17, 2009
It s all part of a fabulous evening of beauty to raise awareness and funds for ovarian cancer ... I also want to tell you about another worthy fundraiser for ovarian cancer, this one in memory of Town Clerk Joe Kelly s niece, Kara Lalumiere, who died of a rare form of ovarian cancer three years ago. (Danvers Herald, MA)
September set aside for gynecologic cancer education Oct 17, 2009
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 70 percent of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2005 died from the disease. Dr. Jonathan Oh, a gynecologic oncologist who practices at Baylor Plano and Baylor Dallas, said the different types of cancer each present different symptoms but in all cases, early detection is vital. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Are Commercial Genetic Tests Worth Taking? Oct 16, 2009
Some are tried and true, such as those to detect the BRCA 1 and 2 genes, which heighten a woman's risk for breast and ovarian cancer, or specific tests to figure the risk for Lynch syndrome, a hereditary form of colon cancer. But take the example of several much-hyped genetic tests to help determine what type or what dose of antidepressant would be effective for different individuals. (MEDLINEplus)
Breast Cancer Awareness Month; today's featured survivor: Barbara Belknap Oct 16, 2009
Kind: Ovarian cancer ... Quote: "It took slowing down to fully realize that finding ovarian cancer at Stage I is incredibly rare, and although the surgeries and complications were hard, I am lucky to be alive. When women hear that I had ovarian cancer, they often touch me and become very emotional. Like millions of people, including my mother and my older brother, I now have the big "CA" (cancer) on my medical records. While that does not define who I am, it is now part of my life experience and... (Juneau Empire)
Standing ovations in Danvers for ovarian cancer research Oct 16, 2009
Jeanne Hennessey invites everyone to help raise awareness and funds for Ovarian Cancer at Flight of Fashion: Soaring for the Cure, Oct. 29, at the Danversport Yacht Club, from 6 p.m. ... Ovations for the Cure benefit dinner and fashion show will be attracting more than 500 people to the Danversport Yacht Club on Oct. 29 to raise awareness and money to help find a cure for ovarian cancer ... Ovations founder Patricia Franchi Flaherty founded The Madeleine Franchi Ovarian Cancer Research... (Danvers Herald, MA)
Jack LaLanne Celebrated as Fitness Icon at Star-Studded Birthday Bash Oct 15, 2009
LaLanne's 95th Birthday Party Supports Ovarian Cancer National Alliance ... During the festivities, LaLanne and business partner Keith Mirchandani, CEO of Tristar Products, Inc., announced a partnership with the nonprofit organization Ovarian Cancer National Alliance (OCNA) ... The new Jack LaLanne Power Juicer Express(TM) Colors Line, manufactured and sold by Tristar, now includes a teal and white Ovarian Cancer model designed to help raise funds for ovarian cancer research and education. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dinner of Hope honors Frankel Oct 15, 2009
Somerset Hospital Dinner of Hope was held Wednesday at the Bakersville fire hall to honor the faith, hope and inspiration of Cyndi Frankel, who died last week following a long battle with ovarian cancer, and cancer survivors throughout Somerset County. More than 300 people attended. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Campus fitness hall makes space for yoga and aerobics classes Oct 14, 2009
Owner Theone Kalkinis said the deal is in memory of her mother, who died this past year from ovarian cancer. "I want to have a lasting impact on people in her memory," Kalkinis said. (Daily Orange, NY)
Entertainers to honor publicist Oct 13, 2009
Josephsohn, who promoted Broadway shows, Island theatricals and restaurants here and was a lifelong patron and advocate of the performing arts, died of ovarian cancer on Aug. 20 at age 60. Two theatrical friends Broadway actor Richard Vida and Hawai'i Theatre general manager and artistic director Burton White are mounting a show they hope Josephsohn would have loved "fast paced, high energy, filled with amazing talent both adult and youthful," said Vida. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Breast Cancer Gene: Who Wants To Know? Oct 13, 2009
But Salamone did have a couple of aunts who had had ovarian cancer. She didn't realize that some women carry a genetic mutation that increases the risk of both breast cancer and ovarian cancers ... Family history -- especially having two or more immediate family members who had breast or ovarian cancer -- is the biggest factor in counselors' recommendations. (Click2Houston, TX)
DOCTOR IS IN: Understanding risks and symptoms in ovarian cancer Oct 13, 2009
Ovarian cancer may not be the most common cancer in women, but it may be the most feared by women. Each year in the United States, about 21,550 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer ... The estimate for new cases of ovarian cancer in the United States in 2009 is 21,550 and estimated deaths are14,600, according to the American Cancer Society. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Lineup set for Oct. 25 tribute to Elissa Josephsohn Oct 13, 2009
The longtime publicist and performing arts enthusiast died from ovarian cancer on Aug. 20. "A Hard Act to Follow" is being Burton White, Artistic Director of The Hawaii Theatre and Richard Vida, Broadway actor. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Taking a drastic step to thwart breast cancer Oct 11, 2009
" Since her mastectomy, she has had a second procedure in her breast reconstruction. Her last surgery will be later this month or in November. Shannon's gene mutation also puts her at a high risk for ovarian cancer. She is considering removing her ovaries. She figures she will but may want to have another child before she does. Sitting in her home last week, she was looking at photographs of her mother, Blanche. When her mother felt well, she was a striking woman, tall and beautiful. In one of... (AZCentral -- News)
For JSU football coach, death of wife a loss like no other Oct 11, 2009
Jackson State coach Rick Comegy is pictured with his late wife Connie, who died earlier this year of ovarian cancer, and son Rick Jr., now 15. (Greg Jenson/The Clarion-Ledger). (The Clarion-Ledger)
DNA damage induced by cis- and carboplatin as indicator for in vitro sensitivity of ovarian carcinoma cells Oct 11, 2009
The measurement of DNA damage induced by cis- and carboplatin is an accurate method to determine the in vitro chemosensitivity of ovarian cancer cells towards these cytostatics, because of its quickness, sensitivity and low cell number needed. The complete article is available as a. (BioMed Central)
• Patricia P. Jones Oct 11, 2009
She had ovarian cancer. Born in 1944 in Loma Linda, Calif. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Breast cancer patients with high risk gene diagnosed 6 years earlier than generation before Oct 10, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO - Women with a deleterious gene mutation are diagnosed with breast cancer six years earlier than relatives of the previous generation who also had the disease and/or ovarian cancer, according to new research from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center ... It's estimated that five to 10 percent of all breast cancers are associated with either the BRCA1 or 2 mutation, both of which are associated with an increased risk for breast and ovarian cancers. (EurekAlert!)
J&J wheels and deals, awaits new product approvals Oct 10, 2009
It is requiring more data on patient survival from studies of Yondelis for ovarian cancer ... Learn About Chemotherapy and How it is Used to Treat Ovarian Cancer. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
M.D. Anderson receives $8.3M grant Oct 9, 2009
The grant is part of the expansion of TCGA, following a pilot project focused on glioblastoma, lung cancer and ovarian cancer. Leading the group are Prof. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
