PapSEEK, which incorporates assays for mutations in 18 genes and for aneuploidy in DNA recovered from fluids obtained during a routine Pap test, may aid in detection of endometrial and ovarian cancers, according to a study published online in Science Translational Medicine.
The LA Times recently reported, in early research that extends the possibilities of immunotherapy to a killer feared by women, a personalized vaccine helped patients with ovarian cancer mount a stronger defense against their tumors and substantially improved their survival rate.
The Colorado Center for Gynecologic Oncology is a proud Sponsor of Jodi’s Race for Awareness benefiting the Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance! We would love for you to join Team CCGO as we run – or walk! – to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and help raise funds for COCA.
The pelvic floor is an important group of muscles found at the bottom of our pelvis. These muscles influence bladder, bowel, and sexual function, and play an important role in spinal stability. They even help us breath …
HealthDay News reports, while only 5 percent to 10 percent of cancers are caused by an inherited gene mutation, genetic testing may benefit people with a strong history of family cancer, an expert in genetics suggests. This is especially true in families with a history of breast, ovarian, prostate or pancreatic cancers …
Medical Xpress reports, even as cancer treatment improves and survival rates go up, so too does the number of people afflicted with the deadly disease. The 14 million new cancer cases worldwide recorded in 2012 will balloon to 24 million within two decades …
At least 20% of ovarian cancer diagnoses and 5% of uterine cancer diagnoses are caused by inherited genetic abnormalities (mutations). It is strongly recommended that every woman diagnosed with ovarian cancer be referred to a genetic counselor…
What is known about the relationship between obesity and cancer? There is consistent evidence that higher amounts of body fat are associated with increased risks of a number of cancers.
In a recent Medical News Today story, scientists have identified a new enzyme mechanism that induces cancer cells that are about to migrate to destroy themselves by degrading their tiny powerhouses, or mitochondria. They hope that this discovery will lead to new treatments that can stop tumors from spreading.
We wanted to pass along some research presented at last month’s Cancer Survivorship Symposium: Advancing Care and Research Conference. Even more evidence that proves exercise is so important and really works! Spring is right around the corner and we encourage you get outside, go for a walk or hike and enjoy the beautiful Colorado with which we have been blessed.