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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.
You Don’t Need the Perfect Words: How to Support Someone With Ovarian Cancer
Supporting someone with ovarian cancer does not require perfect words. It means listening, offering practical help, respecting what she needs, and continuing to show up long after the first difficult conversations.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
14 hours ago6 min read
Two New Publications Examine Important Questions in Breast and Ovarian Cancer Care
Two recent publications coauthored by WCRF leaders John P. Micha, M.D., and Bram Goldstein, Ph.D., examine molecular residual disease testing in early-stage breast cancer and surgical approaches in advanced-stage ovarian cancer.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
3 days ago4 min read
You’re Young. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Still Matters.
Ovarian cancer is most often diagnosed later in life, but awareness matters at every age. Younger women should understand the symptoms, know what routine screenings can, and can't, detect, and feel comfortable speaking with a doctor when something does not feel right.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Sep 27 min read
Long-Term Ovarian Cancer Survival: What the Research Shows
Bram Goldstein, Ph.D., provides clinical context on encouraging research examining how mortality risk changes for long-term ovarian cancer survivors who remain disease-free.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Aug 312 min read
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Ovarian Cancer Survival: What the Research Shows
Bram Goldstein, Ph.D., provides clinical context on research examining racial and ethnic disparities in epithelial ovarian cancer survival and the need for further study.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Aug 192 min read
Fallopian Tube Removal and Ovarian Cancer Risk: What the Research Shows
Bram Goldstein, Ph.D., provides clinical context on research indicating that fallopian tube removal during another planned surgery may significantly reduce the risk of certain ovarian cancers.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Aug 172 min read
Why Women’s Cancer Research Matters: Awareness Is Only the Beginning
Awareness can start important conversations, but research is what moves those conversations forward. Learn how women’s cancer research supports progress in prevention, detection, treatment, survivorship, and quality of life.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Aug 106 min read
The Crucial Link Between Diet and Cancer Prevention
A diet rich in a variety of nutritious foods might not only keep you healthier but also help in preventing cancer.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Mar 4, 20253 min read
The Evolving Role of Medical Marijuana in Cancer Care: Insights and Implications
Emerging studies suggest that medical marijuana potentially fills a significant void in oncology.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Feb 11, 20253 min read
Are Exercise and Sitting Time During Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer Associated with Treatment-related Side-effects, Chemotherapy Completion and Survival?
Recent study draws attention to the role of physical activity during ovarian cancer treatment.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Dec 10, 20242 min read
Bridging the Gap: Addressing Disparities in Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trial Participation
Clinical trials are at the forefront of medical research, paving the way for groundbreaking treatments and advancements in cancer care.
Women's Cancer Research Foundation
Dec 29, 20233 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
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
Feb 3, 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
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
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
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