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The Women’s Cancer Research Foundation (WCRF) annually publishes and funds numerous clinical studies on breast and gynecologic (ovarian, endometrial, and cervical) cancers. The WCRF’s oncology experts work tirelessly with the belief that each new clinical study has the potential to fundamentally improve the outcomes of patients diagnosed with breast and gynecologic cancers.
Uterine Cancer: Symptoms, Causes, Prevention And Cure; Watch Out For Early Warning Signs
Uterine cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the uterus and is the most common type of cancer that affects female reproductive system.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jun 5, 20232 min read
Womens Cancer Research Foundation Article in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research
Prolonged endocrine therapy in the management of hormone receptor-positive early-stage breast cancer: What is the appropriate duration?
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
May 17, 20231 min read
Common Analgesics and Ovarian Cancer Survival: The Ovarian Cancer Prognosis and Lifestyle
Ovarian cancer (OC) is a silent killer that often goes undetected until it reaches advanced stages.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Apr 26, 20232 min read
Long-term Pelvic Fracture and Overall Mortality Risk After Pelvic Cancer Radiation
The association between pelvic radiation for the treatment of gynecologic cancers and subsequent risk for pelvic fractures has not been....
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Mar 20, 20231 min read
Processed Foods and Cancer
Overly processed foods, including prepackaged soups, sauces, frozen pizza and ready-to-eat meals, may raise the risk of ....
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Mar 9, 20231 min read
Risk of Endometrial Polyps, Hyperplasia, Carcinoma, and Uterine Cancer After Tamoxifen Treatment
The association of tamoxifen use with the risk of endometrial cancer in premenopausal women with breast cancer remains controversial.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Incomplete Cisplatin Regimens in Chemoradiation & Effect On Outcomes for Advanced Cervical Cancer
Presumably, fewer chemotherapy cycles should adversely impact patient prognosis, and this question was addressed in a recent article in....
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Feb 17, 20232 min read
Use of Straighteners and Other Hair Products and Incident Uterine Cancer
Hair products may contain hazardous chemicals with endocrine (hormone)-disrupting and carcinogenic (cancer-causing) properties.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jan 13, 20232 min read
Cardiovascular Disease Diagnoses Among Older Women with Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial cancer may be related to cardiovascular disease, yet little is known about the relationship between cardiovascular disease in...
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jan 4, 20231 min read
Opportunistic Osteoporosis Screening in Gynecologic Cancer Survivors
Cancer treatment-induced bone loss is a known side effect of cancer therapy. A recent study evaluated routine computed tomography (CT) image
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Dec 28, 20222 min read
Frequent Aspirin Use and Ovarian Cancer Risk
Frequent aspirin use has been associated with reduced ovarian cancer risk, but no study has comprehensively assessed this effect.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Dec 20, 20221 min read
Three Icons of Stage and Screen Lost to Ovarian Cancer
Judy Tenuta, Gilda Radner, and Cassandra Harris were wonderful comedians and actresses who brought joy to millions of people.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Oct 12, 20222 min read
New Treatment Brings Remission of Rectal Cancer in All Patients
A small study delivers startling results on the power of a new immunotherapy treatment against rectal cancer...
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Oct 11, 20221 min read
Bisphosphonate Use and Ovarian Cancer Risk in Women Aged 50 Years and Older
In a recent study, researchers sought to assess the association between use of bisphosphonates and the risk of epithelial ovarian cancer.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Oct 5, 20221 min read
Physical Activity and Gynecologic Cancer Outcomes
Physical activity is associated with improved cancer outcomes, but it is unclear which patients may benefit most from increased.....
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Sep 20, 20221 min read
‘Drug factory’ Implants Eliminate Ovarian, Colorectal Cancer in Mice
Rice University bioengineers have shown they can eradicate advanced-stage ovarian and colorectal cancer in mice in as little as six days.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Aug 31, 20221 min read
Genetic Testing — A Game-Changer
Since 2003, when scientists successfully mapped the human genome, personalized cancer therapy has transformed cancer treatment.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Aug 23, 20221 min read
Malnutrition As A Risk Factor for Post-operative Morbidity in Gynecologic Cancer
An article from Gynecologic Oncology reviewed the association between various malnutrition definitions with post-operative morbidity.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Aug 1, 20221 min read
Risk of Cancer after Premenopausal Bilateral Oophorectomy
Women undergoing hysterectomy are commonly offered a bilateral oophorectomy for ovarian and breast cancer prevention.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jul 28, 20222 min read
Prevention of Ovarian Cancer
Risk reduction for women who carry BRCA1/2 mutations can achieve a 95% reduced risk of ovarian cancer through a risk-reducing...
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jul 26, 20222 min read
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