ovarian cancer News

Nemucore Medical Innovations announces its decision to source primary tumor models from Woodland Strategic Partners of Worcester, MA.

Whilst 6,700 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year in the UK, many are unaware of whether private medical insurance will fully cover all stages of the condition, from diagnosis through to recovery.

Monthly support groups in Westchester, Putnam & Dutchess counties in NY, and by toll-free telephone, for women living with breast & ovarian cancer

The Feel Teal Talk podcast aired its second episode sharing music and messages of hope and inspiration.

Comedian hits airwaves to raise more awareness for women on a global scale whilst sharing teal messages of inspiration and hope!

Tonight Olympian Carol Rodriguez and the LA Sparks help raise awareness for The Ovarian Cancer Circle

Support Connection, Inc. will hold special pre-registration hours for their 17th Annual Support-A-Walk for breast and ovarian cancer. Proceeds help fund their free, confidential support services for those living with these diseases.

Fancy Scrubs is offering teal colored scrubs and ovarian butterfly clogs with 10% of sales going to Teal Toes Organization

Annual walkathon for breast and ovarian cancer set for Oct. 2nd in Yorktown Heights, NY

Sign Up Now to Join Ovarian Cancer Awareness Campaign

Nemucore Medical Innovations, Inc. announces it has received a significant RO1 from the National Cancer Institute to develop a novel combination imaging-theranostic nanoemulsion agent for the treatment of multidrug resistant ovarian tumors.

It is so easy for us to wish for a healthy life but hard for us to do the things that would make us healthy. In order to achieve our wish we should work hard to attain it and for sure we will experience lots of sacrifices.

We all desire to have a healthy life and be free from sickness or any situation that will have a negative effect in our body. But in reality we cannot control everything that is affecting our life. Like what was happening to most of the women.

The Londoner has published an interview with the creators of SunflowerSisters.ca. This new website aims to help Ovarian Cancer patients, their family and friends.

Kelli Sargent lost her mother Nanci to ovarian cancer, often called The Silent Killer, because symptoms become apparent too late with no early detection tests to date.

January 28 benefit in Chicago features The Trinity River Plays by Ovarian Cancer Symptom Awareness Organization's national spokeswoman, Regina Taylor. The triology includes a story that spotlights her own mother’s fight against ovarian cancer.

Sibley Memorial Hospital cancer patients were treated to an evening of pampering at the Red Door Spa in Washington, DC.

Friend's diagnosis, mother's survival inspires tennis star to help raise funds for ovarian cancer research at Duke Hospital through an exhibition event at NC State University.

Bharatbook added a new report on "Disease and Therapy Review: Ovarian Cancer" which give an overview of Ovarian Cancer Disease and its Therapy.

The Barbara J. Downey Foundation, dedicated to fighting ovarian cancer, has partnered with Exceed which will donate $100 to the foundation each time a new member signs up for Exceed's free Homeowner Advantage USA program.

Live music by M-Class plus 312 brews and United Airlines ticket giveaway featured at Sunday afternoon friend-raiser on October 24th at Goose Island Wrigleyville. The event will raise funds for the Ovarian Cancer Symptom Awareness Organization.

Hollywood actress Regina Taylor, from the hit syndicated TV series, The Unit, will attend the Gala Benefit for the Goose in Chicago on September 8. This is her first appearance as a key partner of the Ovarian Cancer Symptom Awareness Organization.

Despite advances in the management of the disease, outcomes remain poor for patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer.

The New York Yankee's YES Network has begun airing three public service announcements alerting their fans to be proactive when breast and/or ovarian cancer is found in the family. Testing is available for Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome

HERA Recognizes New Methods of Detection, Prevention, and Treatment

Over 74 rock climbers and hikers helped HERA spread the word and raise funds for the disease

The Ovarian Cancer Symptom Awareness Organization (OCSAO) launches its fundraising efforts July 8th with Chicago-based jazz and blues artist, Yoko Noge. The 501(c)(3) was founded Chicagoans Rick and Susan Roman along with friend Vallie Szymanski.

ABC-TV New York this past week began to run public service announcements encouraging viewers to learn about hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome.

Following yesterday's legislative session, the Nassau County Legislature was treated to an impassioned lecture about Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome and testing of the BRCA gene. The goal was help save lives and improve outcomes.

Las Vegas based jewelry designer and store donates proceeds of watch collection to ovarian cancer non-profit

Envision Creative Group has been chosen as the agency of record for Pink Balloon, a support organization providing support and education to women who are at high risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.

Non-profit’s Partners Support Ovarian Cancer Research

Based in Australia, the Feel Teal Club was founded by Debbie Stevens to help promote the need for an early-detection test

MapCapz Joins HERA’s Partners in Action Program and Introduces the HERA Cap

Over 180 rock climbers helped HERA Spread the Word and Raise Funds for the Disease

The hiking and rock climbing event benefits the HERA Foundation and raises awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer that are critical in obtaining an early diagnosis of the disease.

StyleWeek Providence, New England’s premier fashion week, announces Ovations for the Cure as its exclusive national charitable partner. Events throughout the inaugural StyleWeek Providence will raise awareness and funds to battle ovarian cancer.

During Colorectal Cancer Month, Advocate Organization Launches Public Awareness Website To Protect Families and Save Lives from the Hereditary Cancers of Lynch Syndrome (HNPCC)

The HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation’s Climb4Life event series is returning in 2010 not only to raise funds for ovarian cancer research, but also to raise awareness around the signs and symptoms of this deadly disease.

The 5th Annual HERA Climb4Life Metro DC, an ovarian cancer fundraiser benefiting the HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation, is planned for March 13 – 21 at several sites in the Washington DC area. Registration is now open at www.herafoundation.org.

Ovarian Cancer Market is Forecast to Show Significant Growth until 2016

A large clinical test shows that giving chemotherapy directly into the stomach, as well as into a vein, can improve survival of women with advanced ovarian cancer by about sixteen months.

At a Los Angeles gala, family and friends joined celebrities and dignitaries, including California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, in paying tribute to women’s health advocate and fitness pioneer Jack LaLanne.

This week on "Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys"- podcast talk with Ovarian Cancer activist Chana Garcia.

The 8th annual HERA Climb4Life Utah, held Sept. 17-20 in Salt Lake City, raised over $80,000 to support the HERA (Health, Empowerment, Research, Awareness) Women’s Cancer Foundation’s ovarian cancer research and awareness initiatives.

HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation has elected Dr. Kian Behbakht, renowned ovarian cancer doctor and researcher, to its board of directors. Behbakht is a widely published and a highly sought-after lecturer on ovarian cancer and ovarian cancer research.

HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation announces its new executive director, Danni Lederman. Lederman has worked in the non-profit arena for more than 20 years and has extensive experience working in health-related non-profit organizations.

As part of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month in September, Psychic Source will donate 2 percent of its sales to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) during the week of September 13-19.

Motorcyle riders needed to support a child who is suffering with leukemia

Dana Farber Cancer Institute’s Dr. Ross Berkowitz, teenage survivor Molly McGaffigan and international designer Stuart Weitzman recognized for making strides for ovarian cancer