http://cancerfriends.net/ Cancer that forms in tissues of the ovary (one of a pair of female reproductive glands in which the ova, or eggs, are formed). Most ovarian cancers are either ovarian epithelial carcinomas (cancer that begins in the cells on the surface of the ovary) or malignant germ cell tumors (cancer that begins in egg cells). en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:19:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://cancerfriends.net/images/misc/rss.jpg http://cancerfriends.net/ http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/90022-volunteers-turn-newtown-teal-raise-ovarian-cancer-awareness.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:42:04 GMT Newtown Borough Council and Newtown Borough Mayor Dennis O’Brien have declared September Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Newtown Borough Council and Newtown Borough Mayor Dennis O’Brien have declared September Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. ]]> Ovarian Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/90022-volunteers-turn-newtown-teal-raise-ovarian-cancer-awareness.html http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89949-volunteers-turn-newtown-teal-raise-ovarian-cancer-awareness.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:24:15 GMT Newtown Borough Council and Newtown Borough Mayor Dennis O’Brien have declared September Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Newtown Borough Council and Newtown Borough Mayor Dennis O’Brien have declared September Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. ]]> Ovarian Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89949-volunteers-turn-newtown-teal-raise-ovarian-cancer-awareness.html http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89948-preventive-surgery-protects-against-breast-ovarian-cancer-women-carrying-brca1-b.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:24:15 GMT Women who have gene mutations that put them at high risk of ovarian and breast cancer can significantly reduce the risk of developing or dying from... Women who have gene mutations that put them at high risk of ovarian and breast cancer can significantly reduce the risk of developing or dying from these cancers by having their healthy ovaries or breasts removed, according to a new study reported in the Sept. 1 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. ]]> Ovarian Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89948-preventive-surgery-protects-against-breast-ovarian-cancer-women-carrying-brca1-b.html http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89874-genetic-predisposition-reduces-breast-ovarian-cancer-risk-preventive-surgeries.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:24:15 GMT A long-term study of women with a genetic predisposition for breast or ovarian cancer showed that those who elected major preventive surgeries had a... A long-term study of women with a genetic predisposition for breast or ovarian cancer showed that those who elected major preventive surgeries had a significantly reduced risk of those cancers. ]]> Ovarian Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89874-genetic-predisposition-reduces-breast-ovarian-cancer-risk-preventive-surgeries.html http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89710-cancer-fighters-tell-like.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:26:05 GMT Ovarian cancer strikes silently. But on Sept. 25, there will be a lot of noise about it. Ovarian cancer strikes silently. But on Sept. 25, there will be a lot of noise about it. ]]> Ovarian Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89710-cancer-fighters-tell-like.html http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89768-new-test-ovarian-cancer.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:26:05 GMT A NEW blood test that can detect ovarian cancer - especially in its early stages - more accurately than an existing test has been made available... A NEW blood test that can detect ovarian cancer - especially in its early stages - more accurately than an existing test has been made available here. This makes it more likely for the cancer to be picked up earlier, which improves patients' chances of survival. ]]> Ovarian Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89768-new-test-ovarian-cancer.html http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89650-ovarian-cancer-awareness.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:56:39 GMT September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. ]]> Ovarian Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89650-ovarian-cancer-awareness.html http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89649-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:56:39 GMT It's a form of cancer that affects more than 25,000 women in the U.S. and nearly half of them will die from the disease. Ovarian cancer can often be misdiagnosed, and local cancer groups are looking to heighten awareness surrounding the disease. ]]> Ovarian Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89649-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month.html http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89651-raising-ovarian-cancer-awareness.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:56:39 GMT Women’s Cancer Awareness Group founder, Lydia Zipp, center, with cancer survivor Karin Hoy, left, and Mary Ann Combs. Hoy and Combs were guest... Women’s Cancer Awareness Group founder, Lydia Zipp, center, with cancer survivor Karin Hoy, left, and Mary Ann Combs. Hoy and Combs were guest speakers at last year’s Teal Time event. ]]> Ovarian Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89651-raising-ovarian-cancer-awareness.html http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89652-walking-fight-ovarian-cancer.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:56:39 GMT A fundraiser will be held to fight ovarian cancer Sept. 12 at Oakes Park on Morrison St. Registration for the Mini Winners Walk of Hope is free. The... A fundraiser will be held to fight ovarian cancer Sept. 12 at Oakes Park on Morrison St. Registration for the Mini Winners Walk of Hope is free. The event raises money for ovarian cancer awareness, education and research.[...] ]]> Ovarian Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89652-walking-fight-ovarian-cancer.html http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89653-somerville-founded-sisters-against-ovarian-cancer-hold-third-annual-walk.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:56:39 GMT Sisters Against Ovarian Cancer (SAOC) announces the third annual walk to benefit ovarian cancer research and genetic testing. The five-mile SAOC walk... Sisters Against Ovarian Cancer (SAOC) announces the third annual walk to benefit ovarian cancer research and genetic testing. The five-mile SAOC walk will be held Saturday, Sept. 11, in Stoneham.. ]]> Ovarian Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89653-somerville-founded-sisters-against-ovarian-cancer-hold-third-annual-walk.html http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89655-new-improved-test-save-women-ovarian-cancer.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:56:39 GMT SINGAPORE: The fight against ovarian cancer gets a shot in the arm with the development of a new test, said to be able to detect early stages of the... SINGAPORE: The fight against ovarian cancer gets a shot in the arm with the development of a new test, said to be able to detect early stages of the disease with a more than 90 percent accuracy. ]]> Ovarian Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89655-new-improved-test-save-women-ovarian-cancer.html http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89658-march-capitol-fight-ovarian-cancer.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:56:39 GMT Every year 220 women die of ovarian cancer in Colorado. That is one woman every day and a half. There is no test for the disease and the symptoms are... Every year 220 women die of ovarian cancer in Colorado. That is one woman every day and a half. There is no test for the disease and the symptoms are easily missed. September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. On Friday at noon survivors and other speakers will hold a "March on the Capitol" in Denver. ]]> Ovarian Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89658-march-capitol-fight-ovarian-cancer.html http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89656-women-genetic-risk-ovarian-breast-cancer-may-want-consider-pre-emptive-su.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:56:39 GMT Women who have gene mutations that put them at high risk of ovarian and breast cancer can significantly reduce the risk of developing or dying from... Women who have gene mutations that put them at high risk of ovarian and breast cancer can significantly reduce the risk of developing or dying from these cancers by having their healthy ovaries or breasts removed. ]]> Ovarian Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89656-women-genetic-risk-ovarian-breast-cancer-may-want-consider-pre-emptive-su.html http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89657-ovarian-cancer-organization-r-o-r-hosts-benefit.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:56:39 GMT The nonprofit Responsible Ovarian Awareness Required -- R.O.A.R! -- will host the R.O.A.R! on the Floor event from 6 to 11 p. The nonprofit Responsible Ovarian Awareness Required -- R.O.A.R! -- will host the R.O.A.R! on the Floor event from 6 to 11 p. ]]> Ovarian Cancer cancerfr http://cancerfriends.net/ovarian-cancer/89657-ovarian-cancer-organization-r-o-r-hosts-benefit.html