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Genetic testing can help detect likelihood of disease  -  24 Mar 2008
Atlanta Journal Constitution,Belcastro's genetic testing confirmed that she and one of her sisters carried the gene, making them predisposed to breast and ovarian cancer.

Two Women On Mission To Link Diseases  -  24 Mar 2008
Boston Channel.com,Now two friends, who are both cancer survivors, are bridging the gap between breast and ovarian cancer, and they are combining forces to foster research and

Obese women less likely to have cancer screenings  -  24 Mar 2008
Canada.com,In contrast to the case with breast and ovarian cancer screening, Cohen's team found no consistent evidence that obesity lowered the odds of colon cancer

Genetic Testing Event for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer ...  -  Mar 21, 2008
Emediawire (press release),Jacob International is a non profit organization whose mission is to educate the public about the high risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer among

Interest in genetic testing for breast, ovarian cancer rises  -  Mar 21, 2008
Spokane Journal of Business,The two most common inherited gene mutations that can lead to higher risks for breast and ovarian cancer—found in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes—can raise a

Post Falls woman to compete in miss USA pageant  -  Mar 23, 2008
Fort Mills Times,She likes the fact that Miss USA works to promote awareness of breast and ovarian cancer. Because her mother was a breast cancer patient seven years ago,

Post Falls woman to compete in miss USA pageant  -  Mar 23, 2008
KPAX-TV,She likes the fact that Miss USA works to promote awareness of breast and ovarian cancer. In 2006, she successfully lobbied Idaho's Legislature to introduce

‘Knowledge is power’  -  Mar 20, 2008
New Jersey Jewish Standard,She added, "Your lifetime risk of breast and ovarian cancer can actually be better than the person sitting next to you who is BRCA negative.

Australian women in the dark about ovarian cancer  -  Feb 24, 2008
Melbourne Herald Sun,A new survey, by the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre and the National Ovarian Cancer Network (OvCa Australia), of 2000 women shows 60 per cent

Support Connection Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group ...  -  Feb 26, 2008
Putnam County News and Recorder (subscription),Support Connection, Inc., a not-for profit organization that provides free, confidential support services for people affected by breast and ovarian cancer,

Study: Birth control pill may offer protection against breast cancer  -  Mar 4, 2008
Canada.com,...a family member with both breast and ovarian cancer, and being of Ashkenazi (Eastern European) Jewish descent, whether or not you have a family history

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Week kicks off  -  Feb 23, 2008
The Age,National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre director Helen Zorbas says more than half of the 1500 women in Australia diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year

Cancer trial could help so many women  -  Mar 10, 2008
ChronicleLive,Scientists in Newcastle are starting the first UK trial of a drug which could beat breast and ovarian cancer. Health Reporter JANE PICKEN investigates WOMEN

Breast Cancer Stem Cells Related to BRCA1 Mutation  -  Mar 19, 2008
TopCancerNews.com,BRCA1 is one of two genes, that when mutated confers a high risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Previous research has shown that BRCA1 is involved in DNA

Women urged to check for ovarian cancer symptoms  -  Feb 23, 2008
ABC Online,The National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre says the disease is hard to detect because of its vague symptoms. Centre director Helen Zorbas says women

Ignorance puts Australian women at risk of dying from ovarian cancer  -  Feb 24, 2008
News-Medical.net,According to Dr. Helen Zorbas, the director of the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre, a survey of 2000 women has revealed that 60% believed an

North women to trial cancer drug  -  Feb 28, 2008
Journal Live,Cancer Research UK scientists at Newcastle University have started the first clinical trials to treat women with advanced-stage breast and ovarian cancer

Genomic Profiles for Disease Risk  -  Mar 18, 2008
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),Genetic testing for susceptibility to breast and ovarian cancer: evaluating the impact of a direct-to-consumer marketing campaign on physicians' knowledge

Study: Male relatives face risk from breast cancer genes  -  Mar 15, 2008
North County Times,..."Everyone thinks of breast and ovarian cancer and just assumes it's all women. They don't even realize these genes can be inherited from the father's side

Finding may guide women at risk  -  Mar 5, 2008
Chicago Tribune,By Kathleen Doheny | HealthDay News March 5, 2008 Women who carry the BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations that raise the risk for both breast and ovarian cancer should

North-East pioneers new drug for cancer  -  Feb 28, 2008
The Northern Echo,..."Currently, women with hereditary forms of breast and ovarian cancer are treated in the same way as every other woman who develops the disease.

American Cancer Society lauds women for fundraising efforts  -  Mar 3, 2008
Annapolis Capital,One guy said to him: 'What kind of man gives out a pamphlet on breast and ovarian cancer research?' " "My dad replied: 'A man who watched his mother die of

Israeli breakthrough on gene mutation  -  Feb 24, 2008
Jerusalem Post,Without the screening, the significantly higher risks for breast and ovarian cancer in females and slightly higher risk of prostate and breast cancer in

BE AWARE OF YOUR OVARIES  -  Feb 26, 2008
Sydney Star Observer,The National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre is aiming to increase women’s understanding of the symptoms of the cancer through a national media campaign

Shedding light on symptoms of a silent killer  -  Feb 24, 2008
The Age,Dr Helen Zorbas, director of the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre, said a survey of 2000 women found 60% believed an abnormal Pap test was a sign

Women unclear over pap test all-clear  -  Feb 24, 2008
NEWS.com.au,The National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre yesterday released the survey results to mark the start of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Week.

Drug trial may offer hope to breast cancer sufferers  -  Feb 27, 2008
Northumberland Gazette,The trial, which is likely to last 18 months, aims to test the drug on 56 women with advanced forms of breast and ovarian cancer, who are also carriers of

New hope for cancer sufferers  -  Feb 27, 2008
Journal Live,Cancer Research UK scientists at Newcastle University have developed a new treatment for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. The Newcastle team believe

New drug could beat hereditary cancers  -  Feb 28, 2008
Shields Gazette,By Angela Reed SCIENTISTS in Newcastle are starting the first UK trial of a new drug targeting hereditary forms of breast and ovarian cancer.

New Breast Cancer Gene Variation  -  Mar 3, 2008
Ivanhoe,Breast and ovarian cancer have been linked to BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations, which can be passed along within families. According to the National Cancer

Kimberly Garrison: Breast is definitely best for newborn and mommy  -  Mar 6, 2008
Philadelphia Daily News,Experts do agree that breast-feeding lowers a woman's risks for developing breast and ovarian cancer. Studies show that breast-feeding improves a mom's bone

Wading Deep Into the Genetic-Pool Controversy  -  Mar 13, 2008
Jewish Exponent,It's one of three breast and ovarian cancer mutations that target Jews, and non-Jewish descendants of Jews, almost exclusively, and one of 40-some genetic

Cancer Survivor Praises Genetic Testing  -  Feb 28, 2008
FOX 9 News,Mary Malone and her family have a long history of breast and ovarian cancer. All three of her aunts and her sister have died from the disease.

Rolling For A Good Cause  -  Feb 25, 2008
News Dispatch,According to the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Center, an estimated 14818 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011.

Fear of Insurance Trouble Leads Many to Shun or Hide DNA Tests  -  Feb 24, 2008
Sarasota Herald-Tribune,Ms. Carlisle, 48, who was setting up her own therapy practice, was afraid testing positive for the high-risk breast and ovarian cancer gene that runs in her

Released by NBC  -  Mar 14, 2008
The Futon Critic,Miss USA travels the nation as an advocate for breast and ovarian cancer awareness, education, research, and legislation. Each contestant from 50 states and

Support Connection Announces Location of Annual Gala  -  Mar 11, 2008
Putnam County News and Recorder (subscription),Proceeds from the Gala and Silent Auction help fund Support Connection's free support services for people affected by breast and ovarian cancer.

Frequent Practice of Genetics-Based Medicine Still Years Away ...  -  Mar 19, 2008
CQPolitics.com,The most high-profile use of genetic medicine has been to treat breast and ovarian cancer by testing for the presence of the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genes in

Raven Announces Initiation of a RAV12 Phase 2 Clinical Trial in ...  -  Mar 13, 2008
Lifescience-online,...has identified multiple candidate therapeutic MAbs for many cancer indications including lung, colon, pancreatic, prostate, breast and ovarian cancer.

Family pedigree  -  Mar 13, 2008
Pioneer Press Online,While some genetic tests are available for some disorders such as hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, other more complex diseases like heart disease are

Raven biotechnologies Announces Cancer Stem Cell Collaboration ...  -  Mar 3, 2008
Earthtimes,...has identified multiple candidate therapeutic MAbs for many cancer indications including lung, colon, pancreatic, prostate, breast, and ovarian cancer.

Types of genetic tests  -  Mar 3, 2008
Los Angeles Times,...breast cancer genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2, are good examples -- they identify women who have a very high chance of getting breast and ovarian cancer.

Allegro Diagnostics Raises $4 Million in Series A; Funding Will ...  -  Mar 7, 2008
Xconomy,It’s the leading cancer killer, causing more deaths than colon, prostate, breast, and ovarian cancer combined. Preliminary diagnosis these days is often

Miss Oregon gets ready for pageant  -  Mar 14, 2008
Albany Democrat Herald,If I did win, I would immediately move to New York City and live in the Trump Condos and become a spokesperson for a breast and ovarian cancer foundation.

The Laughter Connection: A Benefit Comedy Night  -  Mar 8, 2008
Westchester.com,Reserve early as space is limited. Proceeds will benefit Support Connection's free programs and services for people affected by breast and ovarian cancer.

Miss Connecticut USA Jacqueline Honulik  -  Mar 9, 2008
WTNH,This organization works to support Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research, which I hope to continue throughout the rest of my reign this year.

Robin Greenstein Community Health Lecture Series At YILC, March 16 ...  -  Mar 13, 2008
Five Towns Jewish Times Online,The inauguration of the Robin Greenstein Community Health Lecture Series, for both men and women will present “Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer In the

The heart truth for women  -  Mar 10, 2008
The News - International,While it is important to prevent breast and ovarian cancer, heart disease prevention among females is a subject of prime importance in today's environment.

Around Cootamundra  -  Mar 6, 2008
Cootamundra Herald,Open arms- Cootamundra Breast and Ovarian Cancer support group, will be holding their first meeting next Monday March 10, 7p.m in the Stephen Ward Room,

Health Announcements  -  Feb 24, 2008
Annapolis Capital,The National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Coalition will host the 5th annual Women's Health Expo from 8 am to 3 pm Saturday at Doubletree Hotel,

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