Ovarian Cyst Daily

10 February 2010, Melbourne: HealthLinx Limited (ASX:HTX) has been notified by the journal Clinical Science that a manuscript submitted for review by HealthLinx scientists and collaborators at the University of Liverpool has been accepted for publication. The manuscript describes the identification of HTX005 (AGR2) as a novel biomarker released into the bloodstream of ovarian cancer [...]

For most women, an ovarian cyst will develop without symptoms and disappear without the need for any medical involvement. However, it is also possible that serious complications can occur, and these include a ruptured ovarian cyst, or the twisting or pressure on nearby organs. The most common issue with diagnosing a ruptured ovarian cyst is that [...]

Pat Isenberg was blindsided by advanced ovarian cancer nearly seven years ago. “I was in total shock because I had never heard of ovarian cancer before,” said Isenberg, 63, of Louisville, who was diagnosed in May 2003. Also, “I had been to my gynecologist in the fall. I’d had a complete checkup. I thought (the) [...]

Women who have recently been diagnosed with ovarian cancer or who are at a high risk for developing the disease may benefit from having their ovaries removed, said a gynecologic oncologist at Baylor College of Medicine. “For patients with a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer, surgery significantly impacts their survival,” said Dr. Concepcion Diaz-Arrastia, director [...]

Sharon Clark and Sgt Danielle Cameron both know the Hills well and have joined with comedian Jean Kittson to raise awareness about ovarian cancer. While none of the women have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, 1 in 70 women in Australia will develop the disease in their lifetime. According to Ovarian Cancer Australia, every 11 [...]