10 stories tagged #Ovarian Cancer

  1. The Body as a Fortress: A Three-Time Ovarian Cancer Survivor's Battle for Resilience
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    The Body as a Fortress: A Three-Time Ovarian Cancer Survivor's Battle for Resilience

    A survivor recounts three aggressive battles with ovarian cancer, revealing the critical importance of self-advocacy when standard medical monitoring falls short.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. Chris Evert to Miss Wimbledon Due to Cancer Recurrence
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    Chris Evert to Miss Wimbledon Due to Cancer Recurrence

    Tennis legend Chris Evert is undergoing treatment for a recurrence of ovarian cancer and will not attend this year's Wimbledon Championships.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. 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.

    3w ago 1 min read
  4. 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. 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.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  7. 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%.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. 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.

    2mo ago 1 min read