Tagged: ovarian cancer

11 Cancer Breakthroughs of 2011

11 Cancer Breakthroughs of 2011

A study of postmenopausal women at high risk for Invasive breast cancer showed that the drug exemestane significantly reduces risk. Screening using low-dose CT scans cut the lung cancer death rate of high-risk patients...

CA-125 and Ovarian Cancer

CA-125 and Ovarian Cancer

During the fall and winter of her early 50s, Ms. “S” began noticing a feeling of pressure in her lower abdomen during sexual intercourse. She ascribed her sensations to ovarian sag because she had...

The causes of ovarian cancer

The causes of ovarian cancer

Unlike the cervix or breast, which are accessible, the ovaries reside deep within the body. This makes it very difficult to get to the ovaries and learn a great deal about the early events...