New biomarker offers hope for earlier ovarian cancer detection

August 9, 2023 9:00 am

Ovarian cancer is particularly difficult to detect, as the disease often does not produce significant symptoms until it has reached late stages and caused metastasis. New screening methods would help physicians detect ovarian tumors early and dramatically increase the chances … Read more

Protein Discovery Aids Ovarian Cancer Detection

July 7, 2023 9:00 am

In Science Advances, Nagoya University scientists publish their work discovering three membrane proteins associated with ovarian cancer. The research team are hopeful that their discovery could improve approaches for detecting and diagnosing the disease.

Reliable biomarkers lacking for ovarian

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Exome sequencing identifies cancer predisposition-gene carriers screening guidelines miss

April 19, 2023 12:55 pm

by Jennifer Southall

Whole-exome sequencing identified carriers of predisposition genes for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer or Lynch syndrome who, under current guidelines, would not have qualified for genetic testing, according to study results.

The findings, presented at American Association … Read more

Tailored Phone Calls Increased Rate of Genetic Testing, Counseling for Hereditary Cancer Risk

March 2, 2023 9:44 am

by Alison Kanski

NEW YORK – Personalized phone discussions about genetic risk assessment increased the number of breast and ovarian cancer patients who got genetic testing or discussed their risk with a genetic counselor, a study from Rutgers Cancer Institute … Read more

Ovarian Cancer in Black and African American Communities

February 3, 2023 3:10 pm

Ovarian cancer outcomes are less positive for Black and African American persons compared to other communities, but the reasons why are not entirely clear. Anne Mette Buhl, PhD, Director of Science and Clinical Trials, from The Clearity Foundation, recently contributed Read more

OCRA Issues Consensus Statement Calling for Consideration of Fallopian Tube Removal to Prevent Ovarian Cancer

February 3, 2023 2:16 pm

by Jo Cavallo

The UK Collaborative Trial of Ovarian Cancer Screening (UKCTOCS) has shown that general population screening did not significantly reduce ovarian and tubal cancer deaths, and the researchers concluded that such screening cannot be recommended. The findings from … Read more

Ovarian Cancer Tied to Bacteria Colonization of Microbiome

January 18, 2023 10:34 am

A specific colonization of microbes in the reproductive tract is commonly found in women with ovarian cancer, according to a new study from Mayo Clinic’s Center for Individualized Medicine. The discovery, published in Scientific Reports, strengthens evidence that the … Read more

Machine learning model builds on imaging methods to better detect ovarian lesions

November 29, 2022 11:37 am
by Beth Miller
(From left) The top row shows an ultrasound image of a malignant lesion, the blood oxygen saturation, and hemoglobin concentration. The bottom row is an ultrasound image of a benign lesion, the blood oxygen saturation, and hemoglobin
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Ovarian cancer surveillance results in earlier diagnosis for women with faulty BRCA genes who want to defer surgery

November 1, 2022 4:17 pm

by British Medical Journal

Regularly monitoring women with faulty BRCA genes that make them highly susceptible to ovarian cancer results in earlier stage diagnosis in those who want to defer preventive surgery, finds research published online in the Journal of Read more

Melissa Frey, MD, on Disparities in Ovarian Cancer Genetic Testing

October 19, 2022 10:40 am

by Mark L. Fuerst

Most people with a hereditary ovarian cancer syndrome are unaware of their underlying mutation, and the majority have not had genetic testing.

In a recent article in the ASCO Educational Book, Melissa Frey, MD, MS, … Read more

Identifying the Underlying Causes of Ovarian Cancer

October 6, 2022 1:48 pm

by Cedars-Sinai

New Studies Led by Cedars-Sinai Investigators Help Pinpoint Genetic Risk Factors Tied to Increased Risk of Ovarian Cancer and Suggest How to Better Identify Women Most At Risk

Image on left: Simon Gayther, PhD, professor of Biomedical Sciences, Read more

A Sensor Sniffs for Cancer, Using Artificial Intelligence

May 12, 2022 9:51 am

Biomedical engineer Daniel Heller leads the Cancer Nanomedicine Laboratory at MSK. 

Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) have developed a sensor that can be trained to sniff for cancer, with the help of artificial intelligence.

Although the training … Read more

Break Through Cancer Announces $50 Million in Grants to Researchers From Five Top Cancer Research Centers

April 19, 2022 9:13 am

by the ASCO Post Staff

Today, 1 year after its founding, Break Through Cancer announced $50 million in grants to support several cutting-edge research projects using a novel “TeamLab” structure—designed to maximize interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, … Read more

Key to detecting ovarian cancer early may be in the fallopian tubes

April 4, 2022 3:20 pm

by Caren Begun

Tennis legend Chris Evert—known for her 18-time grand slam success in the sport—has made recent headlines after revealing an early-stage ovarian cancer diagnosis and speaking out to help others by sharing her personal experience.

According to the … Read more

Small device for earlier ovarian cancer detection

January 19, 2022 8:40 am

by Emily Dieckman

Jennifer Barton, director of the University of Arizona BIO5 Institute and Thomas R. Brown Distinguished Chair in Biomedical Engineering, has spent years developing a device small enough to image the fallopian tubes. Credit: Chris Richards/University of ArizonaRead more

Not-So-Silent Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer

January 6, 2022 11:11 am

by Charles Bankhead

— More than 70% of patients reported one or more symptoms prior to diagnosis

More than 70% of women with high-risk early ovarian cancer had one or more symptoms of underlying disease, most often abdominal or pelvic … Read more

MSK Fellows Develop Online Resource to Increase Awareness of Genetic Cascade Testing

October 21, 2021 12:00 am

by Alison Kanski

NEW YORK – Gynecologic oncology fellows at Memorial Sloan Kettering have developed an online resource for cancer patients, family members, and doctors aiming to raise awareness of genetic cancer risks and spur more testing among relatives for … Read more

Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer Explained as Woman Diagnosed Thanks to Small Navel Growth

September 28, 2021 12:00 am

By Aatif Sulleyman

A woman is raising awareness of ovarian cancer and how difficult it can be to detect, having been diagnosed with the illness by a dermatologist who removed a small growth from her navel.

Despite being aware of … Read more

Finding cancer earlier: New tests show promise with broader screening available

August 19, 2021 9:33 pm

By Meg Tully

Rosemary Jemo volunteered for a blood test trial based on pioneering research from Johns Hopkins University because she thought it would be great if it could save lives.

The 71-year-old Pennsylvania hairdresser now believes that decision saved … Read more

Could a DNA Blood Test Spot a Range of Hidden Cancers?

June 25, 2021 9:14 am

By Alan Mozes

Could a new one-and-done blood test designed to detect as many as 50 different types of cancer become a diagnostic game changer?

Yes, say researchers, who report the method appears accurate and reliable at identifying and locating … Read more