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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.
Women’s Health: 50 Years of Progress
Over the past 50 years, there have been tremendous advances in women’s health, particularly in treating cardiovascular disease and cancer.
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Oct 16, 20212 min read
Improved Ovarian Cancer Patient Survival Rates for Patients With bevacizumab
For the past ten yrs, continued use of bevacizumab therapy in the first-line treatment of ovarian cancer has reportedly improved...
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Oct 14, 20211 min read
Risk of Late-Onset Breast Cancer in Genetically Predisposed Women
Germline mutations in breast cancer predispose women to develop this malignancy, but in woman 65+years, the risk is not well-defined.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Oct 12, 20211 min read
Combination Strategies Reshape Treatment Paradigm for Advanced Endometrial Cancer
Initially, pembrolizumab was approved as a monotherapy for patients with microsatellite instability-high recurrent endometrial cancer.
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Oct 8, 20211 min read
Blood Test for Many Cancer Types as Supplement to Screening
The blood test uses next-generation sequencing to analyze the arrangement of circulating cell-free DNA from a blood sample.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Oct 5, 20211 min read
Use of Hair Products in Relation to Ovarian Cancer Risk
In 2021 study conducted, the authors evaluated the potential impact of carcinogens from hair products that may be absorbed into bloodstream.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Sep 20, 20211 min read
Cognitive Function After Cancer and Cancer Treatment
Despite these advancements, the delayed effects from chemotherapy have become progressively concerning to patients.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Sep 15, 20212 min read
Association Between Breastfeeding and Ovarian Cancer Risk
The results from several oncology studies have indicated that breastfeeding is associated with a reduced risk of epithelial ovarian cancer.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Sep 3, 20211 min read
Women With Ovarian Cancer at Higher Risk for Mental Health Disorders
Ovarian cancer survivors who had a mental health diagnosis demonstrated an 80% higher risk for mortality.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Aug 31, 20212 min read
Time-Dependent Effects of Oral Contraceptive Use on Breast, Ovarian, and Endometrial Cancers
Oral contraceptive use potentially reduces the risk of breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancers.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Aug 12, 20211 min read
Drug Boosts Survival for Women with Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Lynparza (Olaparib), a targeted cancer therapy, has recently shown a meaningful survival benefit after 5 years.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Aug 5, 20211 min read
Short-term Impact of Surgically Induced Menopause on Cognitive Function and Wellbeing
The short-term effect of surgically induced menopause on cognitive function and quality of life in women at high risk for ovarian cancer.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jul 27, 20212 min read
Appropriateness of Specific Chemotherapy Regimens in Elderly Patients Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer
Efficacy and safety of first-line single-agent carboplatin vs carboplatin plus paclitaxel for vulnerable older adult women with ovarian....
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jul 5, 20211 min read
Sleep quality and related factors in patients with breast cancer: A cross- sectional study in Taiwan
Researchers studied various factors related to post-treatment sleep disturbances in breast cancer patients.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jun 30, 20211 min read
Associations Between Multimorbidity and Depression in Breast Cancer Survivors
Researchers used the UK Biobank (a national biomedical database) to examine the link between multimorbidity and depression.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jun 23, 20211 min read
New blood test could reveal undiagnosed ovarian cancer in thousands of women
Researchers have developed a screening test for ovarian cancer that potentially detects the disease at earlier stages.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jun 10, 20211 min read
HPV-Related Cancers Are on the Rise
With the Exception of Cervical Cancer, HPV-Related Cancers Are on the Rise, Especially in Older Adults
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Jun 3, 20212 min read
World Ovarian Cancer Day - Promising Research
May 8th marks World Ovarian Cancer Day, and annually, it's an opportunity to globally embrace solidarity in the fight against ovarian cancer
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
May 7, 20211 min read
Endometrial Cancer Risk in Women Diagnosed with a Germline BRCA1 or BRCA2 Mutation
BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that produce proteins that help repair damaged DNA (a person’s unique genetic code).
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Apr 7, 20212 min read
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