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Blog: Karlie’s Ovarian Cancer Experience – Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

…a tumour. There are many types of ovarian cancer. The three most common types are: Epithelial ovarian cancers – the majority of women with ovarian cancer have cancer that starts in the surface of the ovary (epithelium) Germ cell ovarian

non-epithelial ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer that does not start in the lining of the ovary. Types include germ cell ovarian cancer and sex-cord stromal cancer….

Blog: Cancer Council Queensland announce the next round of $4 million dollar cancer research grants targeting melanoma and ovarian cancer

…A randomised, controlled trial evaluating the effect of exercise during chemotherapy for ovarian cancer on survival and health resource use Lead investigator: Professor Sandi Hayes Administering Institution: Griffith University Ovarian cancer has the worst survival rates of all gynaecological cancers,…

ovarian cancer

Cancer that starts in the ovaries. There are several different types of ovarian cancer, including epithelial and nonepithelial cancers….

News: New research makes inroad into deadly ovarian cancer

cancer.” More information about Cancer Council Queensland and ovarian cancer is available at www.cancerqld.org.au or Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20. For more information or interviews, please contact: Katie Clift, Executive Manager, Media and Spokesperson, Cancer Council Queensland Ph: (07)…

News: Queensland researchers better-placed to attack ovarian cancer

…effective screening tests for ovarian cancer,” Ms Clift said. “In Queensland each year, around 250 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and about 150 women die from the disease. “Ovarian cancer can be very difficult to diagnose early because symptoms…

News: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

…Thank you for supporting our work this Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. For more information, visit www.cancerqld.org.au. Professor Jeff Dunn AO, Chief Executive Officer Cancer Council Queensland ENDS For more information or interviews, please contact: Kim Ryan, Senior Media Specialist, Cancer

News: 3D models mimic cells to fight aggressive ovarian cancer

Queensland researchers are using 3D models to mimic cancer cells in women with aggressive ovarian tumours, in a bid to improve treatment for those diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Cancer Council Queensland has awarded $200,000 of funding over two years to…