ovarian cancer
Could newer hormonal contraceptives reduce ovarian cancer risk?
A nationwide cohort study has found contemporary forms of hormonal contraception prevented an estimated 21% of ovarian cancers in young women About 100 million women around the world use hormonal …
Ovarian cancer hugely misunderstood: study
Around a third of Australians don’t know the signs, symptoms and risk factors of the most lethal women’s cancer, new research shows A study commissioned by Ovarian Cancer Australia to …
J&J wins reversal of $417m talc fine
A US judge has thrown out $US417m ($A533 million) award to a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer by using J&J talc-based baby powder The announcement follows the company’s …
Ovarian cancer patient wins $525 million from J&J
It is the largest payout so far in a string of lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson and its talc-based products A US jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to …
New ovarian cancer drug listed
A new drug therapy for women with advanced ovarian cancer has been listed on the PBS as of today – which is also the first day of Ovarian Cancer Awareness …