How Diet-Related Cholesterol May Fuel Ovarian Cancer Growth
Researchers discovered that eating a high-fat diet may increase cholesterol levels in ways that help ovarian cancer cells grow faster. Using lab studies and …
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Eye Problems From New Cancer Drugs: What to Watch For
Doctors are using exciting new medicines to treat ovarian and cervical cancer, but these drugs can sometimes cause eye problems like dry eyes, blurred vision, …
Read MoreCancer Drug Olaparib May Lower Folate Levels Quickly
Researchers studied cancer patients taking a drug called olaparib to see if it causes low folate levels (a B vitamin your body needs). They found that nearly …
Read MoreNew Cancer Drug Shows Promise Against Ovarian Tumors
Researchers developed a new experimental drug called AZD5335 designed to fight ovarian cancer by targeting a specific protein found on cancer cells. Unlike an …
Read MoreNew Program Helps Ovarian Cancer Patients Stay Strong During Treatment
Ovarian cancer patients often struggle with muscle loss and poor nutrition during chemotherapy, which can make life harder and reduce their independence. …
Read MoreAncient Plant May Help Fight Drug-Resistant Ovarian Cancer
Researchers discovered that a plant called Stephania tetrandra, used in traditional Chinese medicine, might help treat ovarian cancer that has become resistant …
Read MoreCould Low Vitamin D Increase Ovarian Cancer Risk?
Researchers reviewed 18 studies to understand whether vitamin D levels affect ovarian cancer risk and survival. Most studies found that women with low vitamin …
Read MoreNew Way to Test for Ovarian Cancer Treatment Options
Researchers found a simpler way to test ovarian cancer patients for a specific protein that helps doctors choose the best treatment. Instead of always needing …
Read MoreNew Test Helps Find Best Treatment for Hard-to-Treat Ovarian Cancer
Researchers in Poland tested ovarian cancer tumors to see which patients might benefit from a newer type of cancer treatment called mirvetuximab soravtansine. …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Ovarian Cancer
Researchers tested a new cancer-fighting drug called farletuzumab ecteribulin on 45 patients with ovarian cancer that had stopped responding to standard …
Read MoreSpecial Dyes Help Surgeons See Cancer Better During Ovarian Surgery
Scientists reviewed 21 studies involving 681 women to see how well special glowing dyes help surgeons during ovarian cancer operations. These fluorescent …
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