April 10, 2012: U.S. Panel Rejects Ovarian Cancer Screening
Renewing prior recommendations, experts say current tests may do more harm than good

April 03, 2012: Taller, Heavier Women May Face Higher Ovarian Cancer Risk
Every 2-inch increase in height was associated with raised odds, research suggests

April 02, 2012: Long-Term Estrogen Therapy Does Up Breast Cancer Risk: Study
Data from government-funded study contradicts earlier findings on menopause treatment

March 27, 2012: Black Women, Uninsured Get Worse Ovarian Cancer Care: Study
Those who received substandard care less likely to survive 5 years after diagnosis

February 22, 2012: Endometriosis Could Raise Risk of 3 Ovarian Cancers
Increased screening advised for women with the uterine disorder, study says

February 21, 2012: FDA Moves to Head Off Shortages of 2 Cancer Drugs
Methotrexate highly effective against childhood leukemia; Doxil treats ovarian cancer

February 15, 2012: New Blood Thinner May Prevent Blood Clots During Cancer Treatment
Semuloparin reduced risk by 64 percent during chemotherapy, study found

February 10, 2012: Chemo During Pregnancy Doesn't Seem to Harm Baby
Study suggests treatment of expectant mothers is feasible after first trimester

February 08, 2012: Fasting Plus Chemo May Help in Cancer Fight: Study
This study was in mice, but researchers are starting to test the strategy in human cancer patients

January 24, 2012: Gene Mutations May Boost Ovarian Cancer Survival: Study
Women with BRCA1, BRCA2 have higher risk for the disease, but prognosis might be better

December 28, 2011: Avastin May Help Some With Ovarian Cancer: Studies
Survival without disease getting worse rose slightly, but benefit on overall survival remains unclear

December 21, 2011: Research Sheds Light on Gene Mutation's Role in Rare Tumors
Findings could spur new treatments for more common cancers, study suggests

December 13, 2011: Type of Muscular Dystrophy Linked to Raised Cancer Risk
Researchers urge people with myotonic muscular dystrophy to get recommended cancer screenings

December 08, 2011: Family Tree May Affect Diagnosis Age in Some Breast Cancers
In study of BRCA cancers, genes from father's side linked to diagnosis earlier in life

November 08, 2011: Vaccine to Treat Breast, Ovarian Cancers Shows Promise
Patients with less advanced disease might benefit even more, small study suggests

October 31, 2011: Not All Women at Higher Risk in Families Carrying Breast Cancer Gene
New research refutes earlier findings, should assure women, experts say

October 27, 2011: Ovarian Tumors May Develop Years After Fertility Therapy
Risk of nonfatal growths higher than usual in women who had in-vitro fertilization, study finds

October 11, 2011: Mutant Gene That Ups Risk for Ovarian Cancer May Aid Survival
Study found patients with BRCA2 had better outcomes than those without it

September 23, 2011: Depression After Cancer Keeps Some From Follow-Up Care
Depressed Hispanic breast cancer survivors less likely to get checked for ovarian tumors, study finds

September 12, 2011: Women With BRCA Mutations Get Cancer Diagnosis Earlier Than Before
Those at hereditary risk learn of tumors of breast, ovaries, earlier than past generations, study finds

August 22, 2011: Trial Drug Shows Preliminary Promise Against Ovarian Cancer
Study saw tumor shrinkage even in women without key genetic mutations

August 17, 2011: Blood Antibody May Signal Start of Ovarian Cancer
Levels elevated in infertile women, those who developed the disease, study finds

August 05, 2011: Counseling May Help Women at Risk for Breast Cancer Gene
Learning about options might relieve anxiety, improve survival in young women, researchers say

July 25, 2011: Many Doctors Ignore Cancer Genetic Testing Guidelines
Only 41% order testing, counseling for women at high risk of breast or ovarian cancer: study

July 21, 2011: Study Contends Taller People at Heightened Cancer Risk
Backs up prior research suggesting a link between stature and malignancies

July 12, 2011: Scientists Spot Possible Target in Ovarian Cancer
Researchers identified one specific gene that could provide clues on how to fight the disease

June 29, 2011: Gene 'Map' of Ovarian Cancer Yields New Clues to Treatment
Many tumors share similar mutated DNA, some of which might respond to available drugs, experts say

June 06, 2011: Study Finds Ovarian Screening Tests Don't Improve Survival
Blood test, ultrasound found to make little difference, lead to false positives, complications

June 06, 2011: Cancer Drug Avastin Makes Inroads Against Ovarian Tumors
Two studies show some benefit, but drug's high price tag may be prohibitive, one expert says

May 19, 2011: Study Finds Ovarian Screening Tests Don't Improve Survival
Blood test and ultrasound make little difference, lead to false positives, complications

April 27, 2011: Removing Ovaries During Hysterectomy Won't Raise Other Health Risks: Study
It lowered chances of ovarian cancer, didn't raise rates of heart disease, osteoporosis, other cancers

April 19, 2011: Genome Scans May Reveal Life-Saving Alternatives for Cancer Patients
2 case studies show full scans can rapidly pinpoint origins of disease and steer treatment

April 04, 2011: Ovarian Cancer Prognosis May Depend on Gene Mutations
Women with BRCA2 had best survival rate in study

February 10, 2011: Nearly 25% of Women With Early Ovarian Cancer Not Given Recommended Biopsies
Patients who don't undergo the biopsies have nearly double the risk of death, researchers say

December 22, 2010: Cancer Cells May Be Able to Urge Their Own Death
Study suggests that harnessing this trait could improve treatments

December 13, 2010: Few Lives Saved by Ovarian Cancer Screening: Study
Efforts to reduce death rate should focus on prevention, treatment, researchers say

November 09, 2010: Soy Chemicals May Lower Risk for Invasive Breast Cancer
Other studies at cancer meeting look at effect on women of hormone therapy, exercise

October 29, 2010: Dad's Family History of Breast, Ovarian Cancer Matters, Too
But study found women with paternal family history 5 times less likely to be referred to counseling

October 01, 2010: New Clues to Treating Ovarian Cancer Relapse
Starting chemotherapy when first signs reappear not especially effective, study finds

September 20, 2010: Gene Study Adds to Research of Breast Cancer Risk
Findings may help scientists develop way to predict individual risk in BRCA1 mutation carriers

September 20, 2010: Scientists ID 5 Gene Variants Linked to Ovarian Cancer
Findings could help advance prevention, treatment options for those most at risk, expert suggests

September 08, 2010: 2 Genes Have Possible Link to Deadly Ovarian Cancer
Scientists say findings may lead to new therapies for ovarian clear cell carcinoma

August 31, 2010: Preventive Surgeries May Be Lifesaver for Women at High Cancer Risk
Study finds removing breast, ovaries greatly lower the odds, but decision can be a difficult one

August 23, 2010: Inner Workings of Gene Tied to Breast, Ovarian Cancer Revealed
In 3 studies, scientists isolate & analyze protein produced by BRCA2

August 18, 2010: Novel Ovarian Cancer Test Shows Promise
In early experiments, new method displayed 100% accuracy, researchers say

June 30, 2010: Obesity Ups Cancer Death Risk in Asia-Pacific Region
But the risk conferred by excess weight is no higher than in the West, study finds

June 18, 2010: Hopes Dashed That Vitamin D Reduces Cancer Risk
Researchers did find those with high levels more likely to develop pancreatic cancer

June 07, 2010: Studies Suggest New Treatment Paradigms for Ovarian, Prostate Cancers
Avastin makes inroads against ovarian tumors, radiation boosts survival with locally advanced prostate cancers

May 21, 2010: IV Treatment May Thwart Advanced Cancers
In studies, anti-tumor virus stops advanced disease, researchers say

May 21, 2010: Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer Moves Closer
Step-wise strategy based on blood test was nearly 100% accurate in older women, study found