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Knowledge is Powerful

The Prevent Cancer Foundation has campaigned for cancer screenings for 30 years. These screening tests are integral to early detection, and early detection leads to…

Night shift workers face greater risk for ovarian cancer

According to a new study, women who work the night shift are at a greater risk for ovarian cancer. Researchers followed more than 1,100 women…

Training dogs to detect ovarian cancer

Woman’s best friend could also save her life. Researchers at the Pine Street Foundation in California are teaching rescue dogs how to sniff out ovarian…

Researcher Seeks to Develop Effective Early Detection Test for Ovarian Cancer (Part II)

Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two part article about Dr. Barua’s research. Read Part I of Dr. Barua’s Research Q&A. Dr….

Researcher Seeks to Develop Effective Early Detection Test for Ovarian Cancer (Part I)

We spoke with Animesh Barua, PhD, at Rush University Medical Center, who received a grant from the Foundation in spring 2008 to examine early detection…

Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Critical to Survival

Eighteen months ago I had a normal pelvic exam. Twelve months later I thought I had stomach flu. I went to my family doctor who…

Shannon Miller: How Early Detection Saved My Life

With seven Olympic medals, nine World Championship medals and honored in eight Halls of Fame, Shannon Miller remains the most decorated U.S. gymnast of all…

Women May Benefit from Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Breast or Ovarian Cancer

A study found that young women at risk of developing hereditary breast or ovarian cancer are often uninformed about how to best protect themselves. Although…