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Ovarian Cancer
Study : Use of cannabis for cancer symptom management
Most relevant for: People with cancer interested in using cannabis to help manage symptoms.
Among people with cancer, interest in the use of cannabis to manage cancer symptoms and treatment side effects is high. The world's leading professional organization of oncologists has published strategies to help adults with cancer and their healthcare providers have open, nonjudgmental discussions about the use of cannabis to manage cancer symptoms. (Posted 9/27/24)
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Topic : Acupressure for cancer symptom relief
Most relevant for: People diagnosed with cancer
Acupressure is a safe treatment that can be used to relieve some symptoms of cancer and side effects of treatment. Light pressure applied to key points on the body may help with fatigue, sleep, nausea and possibly other symptoms as well. (Posted 8/1/24)
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Relevance: Medium-High
Strength of Science: High
Research Timeline: Post Approval
Topic : The drug Enhertu is FDA-approved for any advanced or metastatic HER2-positive tumors
Relevance: Medium-High
Strength of Science: High
Research Timeline: Post Approval
Most relevant for: People with advanced HER2-positive cancer
The FDA granted accelerated approval of Enhertu for people with any HER2-positive tumor that is metastatic or cannot be surgically removed. Eligible patients must have had previous treatment such as chemotherapy or hormone therapy. (Posted 7/19/24)
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Topic : Experts call for early palliative care for cancer patients
Most relevant for: Cancer patients
People with cancer need support and care not only at the end of life but from the time of diagnosis. At the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting, the organization’s president urged cancer healthcare professionals to make palliative care central to cancer treatment. (Posted 7/17/24)
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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
Strength of Science: High
Research Timeline: Post Approval
Study : Ovary removal reduces risk of death from any cause in people with BRCA mutations
Relevance: High
Strength of Science: High
Research Timeline: Post Approval
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
Strength of Science: High
Research Timeline: Post Approval
Study : Genetic testing among people with cancer can find mutations that may affect treatment and prevention
Relevance: High
Strength of Science: High
Research Timeline: Post Approval
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
Quality of Writing: Medium-High
Article : Genetic testing and the future of medicine
Relevance: High
Quality of Writing: Medium-High
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
Quality of Writing: Medium
Research Timeline: Animal Studies
Article : Promising drug for cancer treatment begins clinical trials
Relevance: Medium-Low
Quality of Writing: Medium
Research Timeline: Animal Studies
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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