8 stories tagged #Ovarian Cancer

  1. Hong Kong TV Host Lillian Sze Succumbs to Ovarian Cancer
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    Hong Kong TV Host Lillian Sze Succumbs to Ovarian Cancer

    Lillian Sze, renowned Hong Kong TV host, passes away from ovarian cancer after battling the illness since her diagnosis in May.

    yesterday 1 min read
  2. NHS Greenlights Revolutionary Ovarian Cancer Drug After Two-Decade Hiatus
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    NHS Greenlights Revolutionary Ovarian Cancer Drug After Two-Decade Hiatus

    NHS approves AbbVie's targeted therapy mirvetuximab soravtansine for platinum resistant ovarian cancer, extending survival and marking the first new treatment in 20 years.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. NHS Approves New ‘Trojan Horse’ Drug for Ovarian Cancer
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    NHS Approves New ‘Trojan Horse’ Drug for Ovarian Cancer

    NHS approves mirvetuximab soravtansine, a targeted therapy extending survival for hard-to-treat ovarian cancer patients.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. Radiologist Finds Own Ovarian Tumors, Now a Champion Dancer
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    Radiologist Finds Own Ovarian Tumors, Now a Champion Dancer

    Dr. Anne Tan Kendrick diagnosed herself with stage 3 ovarian cancer, underwent major surgery, and now competes in ballroom dance.

    last mo. 2 min read
  5. Endometriosis Linked to Ovarian Cancer, but Absolute Risk Stays Low
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    Endometriosis Linked to Ovarian Cancer, but Absolute Risk Stays Low

    A new review finds endometriosis increases ovarian cancer risk, especially specific subtypes, but absolute lifetime probability remains 1.9%.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. 11 Cancers Rising in Younger Adults in England: Lifestyle Not the Full Story
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    11 Cancers Rising in Younger Adults in England: Lifestyle Not the Full Story

    A major study reveals 11 cancers are increasing in younger adults. Lifestyle factors don't fully explain the trend, pointing to urgent need for more research.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. HRD Testing in Ovarian Cancer: Expert Guidance for Clinical Practice
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    HRD Testing in Ovarian Cancer: Expert Guidance for Clinical Practice

    Experts discuss homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) testing for ovarian cancer, covering test selection, output interpretation, and integration into patient care pathways.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Elenagen Extends Survival in Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer
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    Elenagen Extends Survival in Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

    New Phase II data shows Elenagen combined with gemcitabine significantly improves overall survival for ovarian cancer patients, without added toxicity.

    4mo ago 1 min read