Tagged ovarian-cancer
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Consumer Safety Watch Advises That New Research Has Shown That Ovarian Cancer Begins in the Fallopian Tubes
These studies potentially give researchers hope for developing better detection and prevention methods and highlights the alarming reality that far too little is known about ovarian cancer. Read More
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Report Suggests That Talcum Powder Cancer Risk May Disproportionately Affect African American Women
Women across the country are being warned that using talcum powder as part of their feminine hygiene routine may increase their risk of ovarian cancer, and in an editorial published last month in Time magazine, an associate professor of African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas suggested that African American women may be at a greater risk than other women, due to strategic marketing by companies that sell talc based products. Read More
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Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Claims Now Being Reviewed by Tampa Attorney Frank Charles Miranda
Frank Charles Miranda announced his law office would be reviewing personal injury claims alleging that talcum powder was to blame for ovarian cancer. The claim is founded on the idea that Johnson & Johnson caused harm to women when it failed to warn them of the risks posed when its talc-based baby powder is used for female personal hygiene. Read More
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Launceston Business Women Raise Awareness Of Ovarian Cancer With Morning Teal Event
Launceston-based women's business networking group Empowered Mums is honouring two women with ovarian cancer and raising funds and awareness about the disease with a special event next week during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Read More
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Critical Outcome Technologies Provides Updates Regarding its Lead Cancer Drug Candidate, COTI-2
COTI-2 demonstrates selective and potent anti-cancer p53-dependent activity in definitive experiments. Critical Outcome and MD Anderson Cancer Center sign letter of intent for phase 1 development of COTI-2. Read More
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Toll-Free Telconference: Understanding Clinical Trials for Breast & Ovarian Cancer
An educational program for women with breast, ovarian & gynecological cancers. Learn about clinical trials for cancer treatment from the Medical Director for Clinical Trials at NYU Langone Medical Center, and from an experienced patient advocate. Read More
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Announcing Annual Walk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Support Connection announces the 18th Annual Support-A-Walk for breast and ovarian cancer, to be held on Oct. 7, 2012. More than 9,000 people attended last year. Proceeds help fund free support services for people affected by these diseases. Read More
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Orta Restaurant Supports The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Orta Restaurant has a long history of philanthropic endeavors with previous owner Jimmy Burke. Brett and Cara have vowed to continue with those efforts and wanted to add the NOCC to the list. In 2003, Cara lost her mother Judy Snelders of Scituate. Read More
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Mayoral Hopeful Wendy Greuel to Participate in Ovarian Cancer Run September 9th, 2012
The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Greater California is happy to welcome Los Angeles City Controller and former President Pro Tempore, Wendy Greuel, for her participation in spreading awareness of Ovarian Cancer. Read More
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National Toll-Free Teleconference for Women with Ovarian Cancer-Sept. 18
Support Connection, Inc. announces a free Toll-Free National Educational Teleconference for Women with Ovarian Cancer. Guest speaker is Dr. Michael Seiden, M.D., PhD., President and CEO of Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. Read More
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Registrations Begin for Annual Cancer Walk
Registrations and donations are now being accepted for Support Connection's 18th Annual Support-A-Walk for Breast & Ovarian Cancer. In 2011,there were registrants and supporters from more than 117 different cities in 14 different states. Read More
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Support Connection Announces Annual Walk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer
The 18th Annual Support-A-Walk for breast & ovarian cancer on Oct. 7th, with thousands of participants, to raise funds for free support services for those affected by these diseases. An uplifting day of community and inspiration. Read More
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