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MIT and LIMR Announce Nanotech Ovarian Cancer Therapy
in Nanotechbuzz, on August 8, 2009
...esearch suggesting that nanoparticles may be used to deliver a "suicide gene" to combat ovarian cancer.
"The researchers created an 'artificial virus,' a biodegradable polyme...
Obama Healthy at 48 - Should We Follow His Lead?
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 6, 2009
...s, skin rashes and minor injuries.
His family history is pertinent for his mother's death from ovarian cancer and grandfather who died of prostate cancer. His own history included intermittent ci...
Flavanoid Apigenin Against Ovarian Cancer Risk
in Well Woman Blog, on April 30, 2009
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Flavonoid apigenin - found in celery, parsley and tomato sauce - may reduce the risk of ovarian cancer by 20 per cent, according to a new study from Harvard .
The increased intake of the...
Leslie Greene Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on January 7, 2009
...s into Leslie's support of various charitable organizations , including Mommy's Light, The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, City of Hope , The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Re...
Synthetic Flavanol May Prevent or Treat Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 16, 2008
...l cancer cells and in one line of leukemia, tumor cells. Other cell lines were resistant, including ovarian and prostate cancer cells.
GECGC displayed highest activity against colon cancer cel...
Cryopreserving Ovaries
in Next Nine Months, on May 13, 2008
... In a breakthrough medical case, German scientists report of having successfully r e-transplanting ovarian tissues in a patient following a period of cryopreservation . In this particular case, the o...
Retransplantation of Cryopreserved Ovarian Tissue Following Cancer Therapy
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 13, 2008
... German scientists have successfully re-implanted a patient's ovarian tissues following cancer therapy, thus allowing the patient the possibility of becoming pregnant. The case report may be d...
Estate Jewels for Charity
in The Jewelry Weblog, on November 20, 2007
... Cohen Foundation which funds groundbreaking research to support the survival rates for women with ovarian cancer.
We encourage you to visit the Foundation at www.LynneCohenFoundation.org and learn ...
Herbs May Relieve PMS Cramps
in Well Woman Blog, on October 25, 2007
...tern Sydney.
While the cause is still under debate, it is believed to be linked to an imbalance in ovarian hormones.
Chinese herbal medicine has been used to treat the condition for hundreds of year...
Flavopiridol and Cisplatin Combination May Be Effective Against Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 25, 2007
...utics including cisplatin) with cisplatin (a platinum compound) for women with platinum-resistant ovarian or primary peritoneal (lining of the abdominal cavity) cancers.
Of the 18 patients, all of ...
Cancer Prevention, Diet and Functional Foods
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 23, 2007
...reat cancer.
Here are some of them from the past week:
Low fat diet shows decreased risk for ovarian cancer
Published in Journal of the National Cancer Institute, the results show that after...
Pertuzumab Boosts Survival in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Patients
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 28, 2007
...imental drug called pertuzumab prolonged the survival time for women with stage 3 recurrent ovarian cancer .
Pertuzumab is a monoclonal antibody being developed by Genentech as a chemothera...
ACuRay™ Acoustic Sensor for Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 21, 2007
... with antibodies for mesothelin, a cell-surface protein that is highly expressed in mesothelioma, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer and other malignancies.
When the mesothelin binds to an antibody, t...
Intake of Contraceptive Pills: May Reduce Cancer Risk?
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 16, 2007
...men on the pill had statistically significant lower rates of large bowel/rectal, uterine body and ovarian cancer . The GP dataset also showed a reduced risk of uterine and ovarian cancer.
Howev...
The Pill and It's Benefits
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 13, 2007
...o what most people think, the contraceptive pill can lower the risk of some forms of cancer namely, ovarian and endometrial cancer.
Research shows that taking the Pill for 8 years "did not lead...
PCOS? What's That?
in Well Woman Blog, on July 21, 2007
...o explain. 100 Questions and Answers About Infertility tells us that PCOS stands for:
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an exceedingly common reproductive disorder, affecting an estimated 10% t...
First Born Baby from Lab-matured (Woman's) Eggs
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 6, 2007
...res described above are for women of special circumstances - in this case, patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) who will not be capable of getting pregnant naturally later in their adult l...
Lab-matured egg produces first baby
in The Parenting Weblog, on July 3, 2007
...roblems.
The IVM is a treatment that is best for people with fertility problems such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) or cancer and is not intended for women who only wants to delay having a fam...
Using Bacteria to Shuttle Nanoparticles
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 15, 2007
... system has been demonstrated in cultures of human cancer cells, including intestinal, oral, liver, ovarian and breast cancer cells. They also tested their method on live mice and showed how the techn...
Diabetes Drug Avandia® (rosiglitazone maleate) Boosts Potency of Platinum Chemotherapy
in Daily Diabetic, on May 9, 2007
...ither of the drugs given alone.
Cancers often treated with platinum-based chemotherapy agents ( ovarian cancer , lung cancer, etc.) usually lead to resistance of the patients. If this synergist...
Straight From The Doc Links for 6-May-2007
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 6, 2007
...Heart Disease
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How About Coffee?
in Well Woman Blog, on May 1, 2007
...ers such as those of the colon, rectum, and liver and that it neither prevents nor promotes breast, ovarian, or prostate cancers. But Dr. Lenore Arab of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA say...
MRIs for Breast Cancer
in Well Woman Blog, on March 28, 2007
...ng family history of the disease, such as women with two or more close relatives who have breast or ovarian cancer, or who have a close relative who developed breast cancer before age 50.
Why sho...
Plastic and Obesity
in Well Woman Blog, on March 12, 2007
...A in a number of hormone-related defects including breast cancer, miscarriage and polycystic ovarian disease, as well as diabetes and insulin resistance.
But how would we manage without plasti...
Lung Cancer
in Well Woman Blog, on March 2, 2007
... Worried about breast, cervical or ovarian cancer? Here's another biggie. PRNewswire alerts us to an article from Harvard Health Watch. Harvard tells us:
More women die each year
from lung c...
Trying to Conceive? Go for Whole Fat Milk and Ice Cream Instead of Low-Fat Dairy Products
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 1, 2007
...ack of ovulation (anovulatory infertility). The presence of a fat-soluble substance (which improves ovarian function) might explain the lower risk of infertility from high-fat dairy foods.
Their stu...
Worry About Heart Disease
in Well Woman Blog, on February 11, 2007
...st worry. The Mayo Clinic article tells us:
Do you worry excessively about developing breast or ovarian cancer? Your anxiety may be misplaced. Although these cancers can cut your life short, your ...
Acupuncture for Infertility
in Well Woman Blog, on February 5, 2007
... here is the use of acupuncture in the treatment of infertility. It's said to help by improving ovarian function. An article in Health-Offline Blogspot has this to say about acupuncture and infe...
Scared of menopause?
in Busy with Style, on January 11, 2007
... year after the final menstrual period. Perimenopausal changes are brought on by changing levels of ovarian hormones such as estrogen. During this transition time to menopause, estrogen levels gradual...
Bling bling fundraiser
in Busy with Style, on November 14, 2006
...be purchased straight from the fundraiser website for $24,95 . $5 from the price will got to The ovarian cancer Research Fund, in order to raise awareness, advance the research and find a cure...
Beyonce and Jewelry Hope
in The Jewelry Weblog, on November 14, 2006
... her black Elie Saab gown with a Color of Hope bracelet-a bauble that represents the fight against ovarian cancer.
Bernadette Peters
Milla Jovovich (notice the diamond and gold bracelet on her...
Mayo Clinic found that Preventive Ovary Removal is linked to Early Death in Younger Women
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 23, 2006
...acement therapy .
Bilateral ovariectomy is the surgical removal of both ovaries when a woman has ovarian cancer or a benign disease in the ovaries that requires removal.
Mortality from all causes...
High-Sensitivity Blood-Based Detection of Breast Cancer Using Multi Photon Detection Diagnostic Proteomics
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 30, 2006
...er from benign lesions. It may also be applied to other epithelial cancers such as prostate cancer, ovarian cancer and melanoma.
The scientific manuscript describing the above study can be found he...
Novel Method of Preserving Ovarian Follicles Using Alginate
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 11, 2006
A study to be published in this month's Tissue Engineering report of a novel method of growing immature follicles to fully mature eggs in vitro . The three dimensional culture sytem described, which uses the biomaterial alginate , encapsulates the follicles and allows immature eggs to ...
Human Embryos in UK May Be Screened for Cancer Risk
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 12, 2006
... now expanded to include genes that significantly raises the risk for cancer, particularly breast, ovarian, and colon cancer .
The genes noted in the decision are BRCA1 and BRCA2 -- which confer...
Genetic Diagnostic Tests: A Growing Market
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 17, 2006
...Price: $3,000
Myriad Genetics offers BRACAnalysis , a test for the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer; COLARIS and COLARIS AP for hereditary colorectal and endometrial cancer; and ME...
The Vitamin D and Flavonoids' Link to Breast and Ovarian Cancers
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 13, 2006
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The risk factors known for breast and ovarian cancers include menopause , obesity, family history and specific genetic mutations. However, these days researchers also are looking at the r...
New Contraceptive Pill May Cut Risk of Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 28, 2006
...ng it might be expected to reduce the risk. If you reduce the cyclical exposure of the ovary to the ovarian hormones oestrogen and progesterone, you should reduce the risk of breast cancer."
The...
LabCorp® Obtains Exclusively License For New Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Diganostic Blood Test
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 27, 2006
...ca Holdings (LabCorp) acquired the rights to commercialize a diagnostic blood test for epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) developed at Yale University .
"Ovarian cancer is one of the most diff...
antioxidants: not associated with low risk in prostate cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 19, 2006
...ssociated with a decreased risk of prostate cancer among men in the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening Trial.
BUT it found out that vitamin E and beta-carotene supplemen...
Tobacco May Treat Cancer
in Philoneist, on January 20, 2006
...n of altered DNA. Once a regimen is perfected, Chlorogen anticipates it will be useful in treating ovarian, cervical, uterine, and prostate cancer. Via ( Red Herring ) Chlorogen ...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Improve Cancer Treatment
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 14, 2005
...known as nude mice--showing that omega-3 fatty acids significantly depressed the growth of mammary, ovarian, colon, prostate and pancreatic cancer cells.
Read the press release or download the Nutri...
Whole Ovary Transplants
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 23, 2005
...rge animal species, to remove, freeze, thaw and replace ovaries, obtain oocytes and maintain normal ovarian long-term function. This holds out hope that this approach could become a feasible treatment...
Actimmune Granted Two New Composition of Matter Patents
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 8, 2005
... III INSPIRE trial in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and our pivotal Phase III GRACES trial in ovarian cancer."
I personally do not know much about the patent legalese. Actimmune� is a bio...
Missing the diagnosis of ovarian cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 22, 2005
...The symptoms of ovarian cancer can be insidious and are often missed:
A critical early diagnosis of ovarian cancer may be delayed by four months or more in some women because doctors don't order...
Should the ovaries be removed during a hysterectomy?
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 1, 2005
...e most common reason to remove a woman's ovaries during a hysterectomy is to reduce her risk of ovarian cancer.
"The predominant teaching is that [ovary removal] in the low-risk patient shou...
The link between oral contraceptives and cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 30, 2005
...cal and breast cancer are also possible risks.
The pill can protect against endometrial cancer and ovarian cancer, IARC said, calling for more research to determine whether the total net benefits cau...