Tag: Cancer: Ovarian
Genetic Assay of PAP Tests May Help Dx Endometrial, Ovarian CA
PapSEEK tests for gene mutation, aneuploidy; better detection with Tao brush intrauterine sampling
Vigil Immunotherapy Tolerated Well for Recurrent Ovarian CA Tx
And, PARP 7 protein plays significant role; survival up with genetic mutations, higher expression levels
No Link Found for Metformin or Statins and Ovarian Cancer
Findings based on a Finnish study involving a national cohort of women with type 2 diabetes
USPSTF Recommends Against Ovarian Cancer Screening
Among asymptomatic women, harms of screening for ovarian cancer outweigh potential benefits
BRCA1 Promoter Methylation Tied to High-Grade Serous Ovarian CA
Elevated normal tissue BRCA1 promoter methylation associated with high-grade serous ovarian CA risk
Average Cost of Care in Year After Ovarian Cancer Surgery ~$100K
Patients bear about 3 percent of these costs in the form of out-of-pocket expenses
Computed Tomography Features Vary Based on BRCA Status
Differences seen between BRCA-mutant versus BRCA wild-type high-grade serous ovarian cancer
Hospital Volume, Quality Impact Survival in Ovarian Cancer
Survival lower for lower volume hospitals with higher quality scores versus higher volume hospitals
USPSTF: Ovarian Cancer Screen to Be Avoided for Most Women
Test isn't accurate enough to justify its use, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says
New VTE Often Occurs During Chemo in Ovarian Cancer
Most cases of venous thromboembolism occurred during neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy
