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Ovarian Cancer Defined

Cancer which begins as abnormal cells in a woman's ovaries

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Ovarian cancer will be focus of Sept. 24 teleconference

Published September 7, 2008, 12:01 am, Poughkeepsie Journal

Support Connection, based in Westchester County, is accepting registrations for a toll-free teleconference for women with ovarian cancer.

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Democrats tout plan to combat cancer

Published September 6, 2008, 11:04 pm, Journal Inquirer

WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama plans to boost the fight against cancer by doubling spending on research and guaranteeing that people have access to health insurance regardless of pre-existing conditions, campaign officials said Friday.

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Yes, there are options in treating cancer

Published September 6, 2008, 6:25 pm, Los Angeles Times

W hen I first wrote about my sister's health problems earlier this year, a Cedars-Sinai doctor I know called to ask if he could help in any way. Actually, I said, I'd appreciate a referral to a good oncologist.

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Celebrating life despite cancer

Published September 6, 2008, 6:17 pm, Cebu Daily News

Marcosa Apas, a 38-year-old homemaker from Minglanilla town, Cebu province, wore a scarf to hide her bald head in a forum held at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino yesterday.

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Little symptoms added up to big trouble for teacher

Published September 6, 2008, 6:11 pm, Corvallis Gazette-Times

The Story Next Door By THERESA HOGUE Gazette-Times reporter Four times a week, Jan Andrews-McKirdie climbs into the pool at Timberhill Athletic Club to teach water aerobics. At 71, she is trim and glowing and full of energy. She spends most of her days riding her bike around Corvallis, and her ready smile reflects years spent as a first-grade teacher.

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Rival genetic tests leave buyers confused

Published September 6, 2008, 2:55 pm, Times Online

Leading genetic testing companies are providing clients with widely divergent and inaccurate predictions of their chances of developing serious diseases. That is the finding from tests conducted by different firms on the same person.

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Study challenges routine use of MRI scans to evaluate breast cancer

Published September 6, 2008, 2:39 pm, EurekAlert!

A new study suggests women with newly-diagnosed breast cancer who receive an MRI after their diagnosis face delays in starting treatment and are more likely to receive a mastectomy. The study, presented today at the 2008 ASCO Breast Cancer Symposium, also shows that despite lack of evidence of their benefit, the routine use of MRI scans in women newly diagnosed increased significantly between ...

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First Day Of Ovarian Cancer Symposium Focuses On Early Detection - Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium

Published September 6, 2008, 10:14 am, Medical News Today

Leading ovarian cancer researchers and clinicians from around the world gathered at the Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium today to hear about cutting-edge developments that may increase the chances of early detection of the disease. Dr. Patricia Kruk, from the University of South Florida, presented her research that could lead to using a non-invasive urine test for detecting ovarian cancer.

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Pennsylvania Secretary Of Health Stresses Importance Of Cancer Awareness, Education

Published September 6, 2008, 4:16 am, Medical News Today

With the "Stand Up to Cancer" national telethon airing tonight, Secretary of Health Dr. Calvin B. Johnson is reminding Pennsylvanians to educate themselves about cancer and the resources available through the Department of Health.

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Windber Research hosts cancer awareness programs

Published September 6, 2008, 3:37 am, The Daily American

New community outreach programs dealing with cancer are being offered to the public through the Windber Research Institute and a number of partnerships.

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  • Overview: ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic cancers in the United States and is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among U.S. women.

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