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Ovarian Cancer October 27, 2015

NASCAR driver's long-time girlfriend in battle for life against ovarian cancer

The return of a NASCAR driver’s long-time girlfriend at the track this month was more of a homecoming for her than a show of support for him, as she continues to fight for her life in a battle against ovarian cancer.

Ovarian Cancer October 27, 2015

On a mission: Diem Brown's sister carries on legacy of ovarian cancer awareness

Diem Brown was fierce advocate for women’s health and ovarian cancer awareness before she tragically lost her battle with the disease in November. As her sister, it’s my job to continue her mission.

Ovarian Cancer October 27, 2015

The deadliest below-the-belt disease you need to know about

You're a grown women who takes charge of her sexual health and sees her gyno regularly, but you may still be forgetting one crucial part of the picture: your ovaries.

Breast Cancer October 27, 2015

Study finds risk of breast, ovarian cancer dependent on type of BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation

In a study of more than 31,000 women who have inherited mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, researchers determined that the level of risk for breast and ovarian cancer is dependent on the type of mutation, a finding they believe may lead to better prevention strategies.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH October 27, 2015

Cheer coach, 18, has hysterectomy for ovarian cancer

When 18-year-old Riley Benando went to the doctor after experiencing severe bloating and pain in her pelvis, her gynecologist thought she was pregnant.

Ovarian Cancer October 26, 2015

Diet may influence ovarian cancer survival

Women with healthier diets before an ovarian cancer diagnosis are less likely to die in the years following the cancer than women with poorer diets, according to a new study.

Ovarian Cancer October 26, 2015

Hormone replacement therapy linked to increased risk of ovarian cancer, study finds

An analysis of over 50 studies suggests an association between short-term use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) during menopause and a 40 percent increased risk of developing ovarian cancer.

Ovarian Cancer October 26, 2015

Heart drug linked to extra years for cancer patients

A common heart drug called a beta blocker was associated with a striking increase in survival for women with ovarian cancer in a study that suggests a possible new strategy for treating a variety of tumors.

Ovarian Cancer October 26, 2015

MTV star and cancer survivor creates patient gift registry website

Entertainment reporter and MTV star Diem Brown was just 22 when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She used the opportunity to create MedGift.com, the first-ever patient gift registry for people in the hospital

Breast Cancer October 26, 2015

$249 saliva test could reveal breast, ovarian cancer risk

A Silicon Valley start-up is setting out to make genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer mutations not only easier, but more affordable for women.

Breast Cancer October 26, 2015

Angelina Jolie Pitt’s surgery: Why she had her ovaries removed

Angelina Jolie Pitt underwent preventative surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes, according to the Op-Ed in the New York Times today that the actress, director and United Nations envoy wrote.