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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.

The Risks of Cancer in Older Women with BRCA Pathogenic Variants: How Far Have We Come?

Women's Cancer Research Foundation

Feb 3, 2023
2 min

The Risks of Cancer in Older Women with BRCA Pathogenic Variants: How Far Have We Come?

In a recent study, investigators estimated the cumulative risks of all cancers in women from 50 to 75 years of age who were diagnosed with..

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Contraceptive Use and the Risk of Ovarian Cancer Among Women With a BRCA1 or BRCA2 Mutation

Women's Cancer Research Foundation

Jun 15, 2022
2 min

Contraceptive Use and the Risk of Ovarian Cancer Among Women With a BRCA1 or BRCA2 Mutation

Women with a BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation have a higher lifetime risk of developing ovarian cancer.

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Breast Cancer Surveillance Following Ovarian Cancer in BRCA Mutation Carriers

Women's Cancer Research Foundation

Mar 28, 2022
1 min

Breast Cancer Surveillance Following Ovarian Cancer in BRCA Mutation Carriers

Women with a BRCA 1 or 2 mutation carriers have an increased risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer. However....

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