Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Women's Cancer Research Foundation Welcomes New Board Member
Women's Cancer Research Foundation (WCRF) is pleased to announce our new Board Member, Jerry Burton.
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The Way Forward Is Clearer, Together.
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.
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Women's Cancer Research Foundation
- Jan 21, 2022
- 2 min
Obesity and Cancer Death Among White and Black Adults
Recent study will inform us about interventions and policies that can reduce disparities in cancer death amongst White and Black Adults.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
- Jan 6, 2022
- 2 min
The Importance of Observation
The importance of individual observation though are key to discovery, analysis and development of new treatments and technologies.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
- Nov 30, 2021
- 1 min
Research Breakthrough Could Protect Against Breast Cancer Progression
Scientists from England have been studying the link between antibiotic use and the speed at which mice develop breast cancer.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
Do Annual Screenings Reduce Risk of Death in Ovarian Cancer?
Ovarian cancer is an aggressive disease, with a 10-year survival rate of 35%.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
- Nov 3, 2021
- 1 min
Intrauterine Device May Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk by 30%
Women who have ever used an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control may have a 30% lower risk for ovarian cancer.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
- Oct 22, 2021
- 1 min
Oral Contraceptives May Reduce Risk of Ovarian Cancer in BRCA Carriers
Analyses showed a longer duration of contraceptive use and more recent use were associated with a greater reduction in ovarian cancer risk.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
- Oct 14, 2021
- 1 min
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 5, 2021
- 1 min
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
- Sep 15, 2021
- 2 min
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 3, 2021
- 1 min
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
- Aug 12, 2021
- 1 min
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 5, 2021
- 1 min
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
- Jun 30, 2021
- 1 min
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 23, 2021
- 1 min
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.
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