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Blood Test and Symptoms Help Detect Ovarian Cancer (06/30/2008)
Symptoms associated with ovarian cancer combined with a blood test can help detect ovarian cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages. These results were recently published in the journal Cancer.

Updates in the Management of Gynecologic Cancers (05/27/2008)
A Report from the 39^th Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists

Results from ChemoFX® Associated with Survival in Ovarian Cancer Patients (05/27/2008)
Results provided by the laboratory test ChemoFX® may improve survival among patients with ovarian cancer. These findings were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology and will be presented at the upcoming 2008 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Women Share Breast and Ovarian Cancer Testing Results with Family Members (04/25/2008)
Women who undergo testing for genetic breast cancer are more likely to share the results with other female family members, including children and their siblings, if they are aware of their relative’s opinion of genetic testing. These findings were recently published in the Journal of Family Psychology.

Fluctuation in Weight May Influence Risk for Ovarian Cancer (04/11/2008)
A large study conducted in Austria reveals that large weight gains or losses may influence an individual’s risk for developing certain types of cancer, including ovarian cancer. Complete details of the study were published in the Annals of Oncology.