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The Women’s Cancer Research Foundation (WCRF) annually publishes and funds numerous clinical studies on breast and gynecologic (ovarian, endometrial, and cervical) cancers. The WCRF’s oncology experts work tirelessly with the belief that each new clinical study has the potential to fundamentally improve the outcomes of patients diagnosed with breast and gynecologic cancers.
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Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Dec 10, 20242 min read
Are Exercise and Sitting Time During Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer Associated with Treatment-related Side-effects, Chemotherapy Completion and Survival?
Recent study draws attention to the role of physical activity during ovarian cancer treatment.
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Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Feb 16, 20242 min read
Understanding Your Risk: What Are My Chances of Being Diagnosed with Gynecologic Cancer?
Gynecologic cancers impact thousands of women each year yet understanding your individual risk can empower you to take proactive steps.
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Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Dec 29, 20233 min read
Bridging the Gap: Addressing Disparities in Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trial Participation
Clinical trials are at the forefront of medical research, paving the way for groundbreaking treatments and advancements in cancer care.
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Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Apr 26, 20232 min read
Common Analgesics and Ovarian Cancer Survival: The Ovarian Cancer Prognosis and Lifestyle
Ovarian cancer (OC) is a silent killer that often goes undetected until it reaches advanced stages.
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Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Mar 20, 20231 min read
Long-term Pelvic Fracture and Overall Mortality Risk After Pelvic Cancer Radiation
The association between pelvic radiation for the treatment of gynecologic cancers and subsequent risk for pelvic fractures has not been....
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Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Mar 9, 20231 min read
Processed Foods and Cancer
Overly processed foods, including prepackaged soups, sauces, frozen pizza and ready-to-eat meals, may raise the risk of ....
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Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Feb 3, 20232 min read
The Risks of Cancer in Older Women with BRCA Pathogenic Variants: How Far Have We Come?
In a recent study, investigators estimated the cumulative risks of all cancers in women from 50 to 75 years of age who were diagnosed with..
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Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jan 13, 20232 min read
Use of Straighteners and Other Hair Products and Incident Uterine Cancer
Hair products may contain hazardous chemicals with endocrine (hormone)-disrupting and carcinogenic (cancer-causing) properties.
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Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Dec 20, 20221 min read
Frequent Aspirin Use and Ovarian Cancer Risk
Frequent aspirin use has been associated with reduced ovarian cancer risk, but no study has comprehensively assessed this effect.
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Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Oct 12, 20222 min read
Three Icons of Stage and Screen Lost to Ovarian Cancer
Judy Tenuta, Gilda Radner, and Cassandra Harris were wonderful comedians and actresses who brought joy to millions of people.
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Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Oct 5, 20221 min read
Bisphosphonate Use and Ovarian Cancer Risk in Women Aged 50 Years and Older
In a recent study, researchers sought to assess the association between use of bisphosphonates and the risk of epithelial ovarian cancer.
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Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Aug 31, 20221 min read
‘Drug factory’ Implants Eliminate Ovarian, Colorectal Cancer in Mice
Rice University bioengineers have shown they can eradicate advanced-stage ovarian and colorectal cancer in mice in as little as six days.
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Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Aug 1, 20221 min read
Malnutrition As A Risk Factor for Post-operative Morbidity in Gynecologic Cancer
An article from Gynecologic Oncology reviewed the association between various malnutrition definitions with post-operative morbidity.
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Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jul 28, 20222 min read
Risk of Cancer after Premenopausal Bilateral Oophorectomy
Women undergoing hysterectomy are commonly offered a bilateral oophorectomy for ovarian and breast cancer prevention.
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Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jul 26, 20222 min read
Prevention of Ovarian Cancer
Risk reduction for women who carry BRCA1/2 mutations can achieve a 95% reduced risk of ovarian cancer through a risk-reducing...
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Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jul 20, 20221 min read
Liquid Biopsy in Ovarian Cancer
In recent years there have been considerable efforts to develop a blood test or liquid biopsy...
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Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jul 11, 20222 min read
Risk of Peritoneal Cancer After Risk-Reducing Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy for Women
The average lifetime risk of developing ovarian cancer risk for women who harbor a BRCA1 or BRCA2 pathogenic germline mutation is 44% & 17%
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Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jun 24, 20222 min read
Impact of Care by Gynecologic Oncologists on Primary Ovarian Cancer Survival: Population-based Study
Prompt treatment of advanced-stage ovarian cancer by a gynecologic oncologist with a combination of surgery and chemotherapy is approved...
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Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jun 15, 20222 min read
Contraceptive Use and the Risk of Ovarian Cancer Among Women With a BRCA1 or BRCA2 Mutation
Women with a BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation have a higher lifetime risk of developing ovarian cancer.
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Women's Cancer Research Foundation
May 20, 20221 min read
Ovarian Cancer Incidence and Death in Women Undergoing Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
Magnitude of risk reduction obtained with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy remains unclear and must be weighed against the potential risks of
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