Washington (US): A comprehensive tool for predicting an individual’s risk of developing prostate cancer has been created by Cambridge scientists. They say this could help ensure that those men at greatest risk will receive the appropriate testing while reducing unnecessary – and potentially invasive – testing for those at very low risk. CanRisk-Prostate, developed by … Read more
By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Women with advanced ovarian cancer often face grim statistics, with less than half surviving for five years after their diagnosis. However, a new study suggests that so-called “maintenance therapy” with a targeted cancer drug may add years to some patients’ lives. In findings … Read more
June 2, 2021 — The U.S. Supreme court said Tuesday that it won’t hear Johnson & Johnson’s appeal over a $2 billion ruling in favor of women who said they developed ovarian cancer from using the company’s talc products. The nation’s top court did not say why it rejected Johnson & Johnson’s appeal, the Associated … Read more
It’s hard to spot ovarian cancer early. The symptoms can mimic other conditions, and there’s a chance you might not have any. What’s more, doctors and gynecologists don’t have reliable screening tests to find early signs of the disease. Those are the main reasons why women get diagnosed with ovarian cancer when in it’s stage … Read more
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Nov. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization don’t appear to increase a woman’s risk of ovarian cancer, a new study finds. Previous studies suggested that women who used this assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as IVF to get pregnant may be … Read more