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Ovarian Cancer
Update : News from the FDA: New ovarian cancer treatment and imaging drug
Most relevant for: People with ovarian cancer.
The FDA recently approved a new treatment for some people with ovarian cancer. The FDA also approved a new imaging drug that can help surgeons find and remove ovarian cancer. (Posted 5/30/24)
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Relevance: High
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Strength of Science: High
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Research Timeline: Post Approval
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Study : Ovary removal reduces risk of death from any cause in people with BRCA mutations
Relevance: High
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Strength of Science: High
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Research Timeline: Post Approval
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Most relevant for: People who have had a risk reducing bilateral oophorectomy
People who test positive for an inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation can reduce their risk of ovarian cancer by having both ovaries and fallopian tubes removed. A study published in 2024 found an added benefit of this surgery – a lower risk of death from any cause by age 75. (Posted 5/23/24)
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Relevance: High
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Strength of Science: High
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Research Timeline: Post Approval
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Study : Genetic testing among people with cancer can find mutations that may affect treatment and prevention
Relevance: High
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Strength of Science: High
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Research Timeline: Post Approval
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Most relevant for: People diagnosed with cancer who have not yet had genetic testing
Despite national guidelines recommending genetic testing, less than 10 percent of eligible patients had genetic testing within two years after their cancer diagnosis. Among those who had testing, 10-30 percent had an inherited mutation that could affect their medical care. (Posted 3/15/2024)
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Relevance: High
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Quality of Writing: Medium-High
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Article : Genetic testing and the future of medicine
Relevance: High
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Quality of Writing: Medium-High
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Most relevant for: People interested in genetic testing.
An article published in Katie Couric Media discusses genetic testing and how it can impact health. The author talked with Dr. Robert Steiner, a doctor who specializes in genetics. He talked about genetic testing and how the results can affect health and change lives. (Posted 9/28/23)
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Relevance: Medium-Low
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Quality of Writing: Medium
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Research Timeline: Animal Studies
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Article : Promising drug for cancer treatment begins clinical trials
Relevance: Medium-Low
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Quality of Writing: Medium
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Research Timeline: Animal Studies
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Most relevant for: People with solid tumors.
Researchers at City of Hope are testing a new type of cancer treatment drug. When tested in animals and cells taken from human cancers, this new drug prevented the growth of many types of cancer. Initial clinical trials in people have just started. (Posted 9/7/23)
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Topic : Reducing ovarian cancer risk without removing the ovaries
Most relevant for: People who are not at high risk of ovarian cancer who are having pelvic surgery
A leading ovarian cancer organization has recommended that all women who have pelvic surgery should also consider removing their fallopian tubes to reduce their risk of ovarian cancer. (Posted 7/18/23)
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Relevance: Medium
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Topic : Impact of new laws on cancer treatment during pregnancy
Relevance: Medium
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Most relevant for: People who have cancer who are pregnant
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2022 that abortion is no longer a protected right under the Constitution. This landmark decision leaves regulation of abortion to the states. Cancer treatment during pregnancy may now be impacted in states that have abortion bans or limitations. (Posted 5/31/23)
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Relevance: Medium
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Strength of Science: Medium-High
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Research Timeline: Human Research
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Study : Early removal of ovaries may be linked to small increase in risk of Parkinson’s disease in later life
Relevance: Medium
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Strength of Science: Medium-High
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Research Timeline: Human Research
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Most relevant for: Women considering risk-reducing removal of both ovaries
The lifetime risk of developing Parkinson’s disease is low. However, having surgery to remove both ovaries before natural menopause can slightly increase the risk of Parkinson's disease later in life. Researchers studied over 20 years of medical records, which confirmed this small increase in risk, particularly for women who have their ovaries removed before age 43. (Posted 5/3/23)
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Relevance: Medium-High
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Strength of Science: Medium
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Research Timeline: Human Research
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Study : Hormonal birth control may reduce ovarian cancer risk in people with BRCA mutations
Relevance: Medium-High
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Strength of Science: Medium
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Research Timeline: Human Research
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Most relevant for: Women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations who are interested in reducing their ovarian cancer risk
Hormonal birth control pill is linked to reduced ovarian cancer among people with an inherited BRCA mutation. Longer-acting forms of birth control given by implant, injection or as an intrauterine device may be associated with lower ovarian cancer risk for people with an inherited BRCA mutation. (Posted 4/28/23)
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Study : Increasing soy in your diet may lower your cancer risk
Most relevant for: People interested in reducing cancer risk
This study looked at a link between a diet rich in soy and cancer risk. With the addition of more recent literature, this study suggests that soy lowers the risk of cancer in the general population. (Posted 2/24/23)
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