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Researchers warn of key new driver of 11 cancers in under-50s – and it’s not smoking or poor diet

A new study has found that 11 types of cancer are on the rise in the 20 to 49-year-old age group

The Independent UK

Drug for rare disease could be used to extend lives of ovarian cancer patients, study finds

Patients with a certain type of ovarian cancer could benefit by taking a drug for Cushing’s syndrome

The Independent UK

Repurposed drug may extend survival in aggressive ovarian cancer, trial shows

Relacorilant, typically used to treat Cushing’s syndrome, could improve outcomes in platinum-resistant cases

The Guardian - UK

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Landmark tumour mapping research could boost targeted breast and ovarian cancer therapies

The researchers said the findings indicate many more patients may benefit from precision therapies

The Independent UK

Rhoda Roberts, Indigenous cultural leader who introduced the term ‘welcome to country’, dies aged 66

Roberts, who was the first Aboriginal person to host a prime-time current affairs program, was diagnosed with a rare type of ovarian cancer seven months ago

The Guardian - AU

What’s the link between talcum powder and cancer?

More than 1,300 Victorians have joined a class action against Johnson & Johnson alleging its talcum powder products left them with ovarian cancer, mesothelioma (cancer affecting the lungs) and other cancers affecting the reproductive organs.

The Conversation

Earlier diagnosis of ovarian cancer possible with medical tampon, research suggests

Currently more than 50 per cent of women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer at an advanced stage when fewer treatment options are available

The Independent UK

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Am I more likely to get ovarian cancer as I get older?

Age is the primary risk factor for ovarian cancer.

The Independent UK

Elle Simone Scott, trailblazing America’s Test Kitchen chef, dies aged 49

Celebrity chef died from ovarian cancer

The Independent UK

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay women over talcum powder cancer cases

The healthcare giant immediately announced its intention to appeal the liability verdict and compensatory damages

The Independent UK

Burden of a deadly cancer hitting women in their prime

Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest diseases affecting Australian women and also causes a significant economic burden.

AAP

Women's voices amplify push for ovarian cancer test

Women in hospitality have gathered to support one of their own and raise funds for vital research on an early detection test for ovarian cancer.

AAP

CNN host Christiane Amanpour battling cancer again and urges people to ‘listen to their bodies’

Journalist has spoken about recurrence of ovarian cancer, four years after initial diagnosis

The Independent UK

“Bad PR”: Ex–Victoria’s Secret Model Battling Cancer Reveals She Was Rejected From This Year’s Show

“My aunt had [passed away] young from metastatic breast cancer, and I wanted to live.”

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International Business Times UK

64-Year-Old Blames Johnson & Johnson for Her Ovarian Cancer — Joins 3,000 Suing the Pharma Giant

UK's first talc cancer group claim accuses Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue of failing to warn about asbestos risk — £1 billion suit backed by 3,000 claimants.

Benzinga

Merck's Keytruda Plus Chemo Regimen Shows Overall Survival Benefit In Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Patients

Merck Co. Inc. (NYSE:MRK) announced data from the Phase 3 KEYNOTE-B96 trial (ENGOT-ov65) of Keytruda (pembrolizumab) in combination with chemotherapy (paclitaxel) with or without Roche Holdings AG’s (OTC:RHHBY) Avastin (bevacizumab).

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Angelina Jolie has no regrets about her double mastectomy

Angelina Jolie is happy that she had a double mastectomy in 2013 after learning that she carried a gene putting her at increased risk of both breast and ovarian cancer.

International Business Times

Beyond Treatment: The Invisible Burden of Cancer on Families and How We Can Help

In the U.S., the number of ovarian cancer cases is predicted to be more than 20,000, and about 12,000 will die from it in 2025.

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Scientists develop an algorithm to measure the risk of ovarian cancer, delaying surgical menopause

The test is being made available to women at high risk of ovarian cancer in the UK through the National Health Service. Thousands of women in the UK who have particular genes which put them at a high risk of ovarian cancer have access to the test.

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Woman Reveals 2 Major Symptoms Her Doctor Misunderstood Before Shocking Cancer Diagnosis

"Very useful information for many of us women."

The Independent UK

New test cuts chance of late-stage ovarian cancer

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The Independent UK

New ovarian cancer test that detects risk of disease to be rolled out

The new test can dramatically cut the chance of being diagnosed with late-stage ovarian cancer

The Independent UK

NHS hospital becomes first to offer new ovarian cancer surveillance test

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie raised awareness of BRCA mutations in 2013 when she had a double mastectomy to cut her chance of developing cancer.

The Independent UK

Innovative test could change how we diagnose ovarian cancer

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Evening Standard

New tool could help catch cases of ovarian cancer sooner

A significant number of cases are only found when the cancer has spread.

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