Women's Cancer Research Foundation
The Future of Breast Cancer Screening
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer affecting women worldwide. Early detection is key!
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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
- May 17
- 1 min
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
- Apr 26
- 2 min
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
- Mar 20
- 1 min
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 9
- 1 min
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 3
- 2 min
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
- Feb 17
- 2 min
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 3
- 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..
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
- Jan 13
- 2 min
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 4
- 1 min
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
- Dec 28, 2022
- 2 min
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 20, 2022
- 1 min
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
- Oct 12, 2022
- 2 min
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 11, 2022
- 1 min
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 5, 2022
- 1 min
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
- Sep 20, 2022
- 1 min
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
- Aug 31, 2022
- 1 min
‘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 23, 2022
- 1 min
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 1, 2022
- 1 min
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
- Jul 26, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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