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Up to 80 per cent of those affected by advanced ovarian cancer relapse after treatment with surgery and chemotherapy. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

New drug can help advanced ovarian cancer

Drug niraparib benefits women newly diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer: study.

30 Sept 2019 7:31 AM

Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie found out through genetic testing that she is at high risk for breast cancer. She ultimately decided to undergo and a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy to reduce her risk of developing the disease.

The malignant crab

Why is genetic mutation commonly associated with breast and ovarian cancer?

6 Jan 2020 6:44 PM

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Women with chlamydia at high risk of developing ovarian cancer, new...

Ovarian cancer is difficult to detect.

16 March 2018 8:36 AM

Early menopause increased even further for women whose periods started early if they had no children. (Photo: Pixabay)

Can diet affect the age you start menopause?

A diet with lots of refined pasta and rice showed that menopause was more likely to occur one and a half years earlier...

1 May 2018 8:43 AM

Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Breakthrough for ovarian cancer patients: Half of women in trial...

Research, lead by team at Institute of Cancer Research in London and Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, said the...

22 Aug 2018 4:55 AM

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Using hormonal contraceptives could reduce ovarian cancer risk

Here is what a new study has found.

27 Sept 2018 5:47 AM

Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay USD 417 million to a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer after using J&Js talcum powder.

Johnson & Johnson charged with $417 million for causing ovarian cancer

A California jury ruled in favour of a woman who alleged that she developed ovarian cancer after using J&J's baby talcum...

22 Aug 2017 7:18 AM

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Women taking birth control pills reduce risk of arthritis

18 Aug 2017 10:16 AM

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Scientists develop test that could detect cancer before symptoms show

Here's how it works.

17 Aug 2017 11:20 AM

According to the researchers, LGSC accounts for 10 percent of serous carcinomas of the ovary/peritoneum (Photo: AFP)

Hormonal maintenance may help women with ovarian cancer

Hormonal therapy has shown promising results in reducing cancer recurrence.

22 Feb 2017 8:41 AM

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New ovarian cancer treatment developed

Treatment shrinks tumours without causing side effects.

3 Jun 2017 8:56 PM

Fear of dying? Mushrooms may help

Fear of dying? Mushrooms may help

It's the essential component of psychoactive magic mushrooms, psilocybin.

2 Dec 2016 8:09 PM