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The Faces of Ovarian Cancer - Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance is committed to educated women about the dangers of ovarian cancer. 21 Nov. 09
New Cancer Treatment Called CVac - A Brief Overview
This video is a brief overview of the CVac medicine for cancer treatment. It runs through how cancer effects the body and how this new medicine will treat cancer. 21 Nov. 09
THIS EMOTIONAL LIFE | Resilience | PBS
Resilience and emotional well-being are often tested the most during times of an unexpected change in life circumstance or bad news but can also lead to contemplating one's life in a new way. Michele talks about resilience and re-thinking happiness while dealing with ovarian cancer, from THIS EMOTIONAL LIFE (Jan. 4-6, 2010). http://www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife 21 Nov. 09
David Lammy MP Addresses Warning Signs of Ovarian Cancer
David Lammy, Member of Parliament, Tottenham, addresses the significance of the warning signs of ovarian cancer. Mr. Lammy's mother died from the disease. 20 Nov. 09
Rethinking Screening Mammography
Discussion of Esserman L, Shieh Y, Thompson I. Rethinking screening for breast cancer and prostate cancer. JAMA. 2009;302:1685-1692. 18 Nov. 09
ACS: Cancer Prevention Study-3
The American Cancer Society’s Department of Epidemiology and Surveillance Research is inviting men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 years who have no personal history of cancer to join a historic research study. The ultimate goal is to enroll 500,000 adults from various racial/ethnic backgrounds from across the U.S. The purpose of CPS-3 is to better understand the lifestyle, behavioral, environmental and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer and to ultimately eliminate cancer as a major health
Touch, Caring & Cancer
One of the most comforting forms of support you can give a person with cancer is the use of touch. This inspiring and authoritative program provides detailed instruction by leading experts in the field of oncology massage in safe and simple techniques anyone can learn and apply. Developed with support from the National Cancer Institute, it follows eleven patients and their caregivers through a workshop as they learn and practice the techniques together. Now you can gain new confidence and satisfaction in ca
Breast/Ovarian Cancer Connection
Dr. Burke discusses gene defects and breast/ovarian cancer risks.
When The Doctor Says Cancer
"When the Doctor Says Cancer," with Maurie Markman, M.D., Univ. of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Markman provides helpful tips for any patient that receives a cancer diagnosis. 13 Nov. 09
Immunovaccine : DepoVax Platform
The DepoVax™ vaccine delivery and enhancement platform represents a breakthrough in human vaccine technology. The DepoVax™ technology is an improvement on the company’s original discovery that a surprising formulation of immunogens in liposomes and then in oil carrier results in significantly enhanced immune responses. DepoVax™ is a dry product and is inherently stable. Once prepared for injection, the active components are retained in the oil phase creating a long-lasting ‘depot effect’ that elicits a p
L'Oreal Paris Honors 10 Extraordinary Women Dedicated to Volunteerism & Community
L'Oréal Paris is proud to announce the ten 2009 Women of Worth Honorees, each of whom will be recognized for their amazing work giving back to their communities. As part of this honor, each of these incredible women will receive $5,000 for their non-profit cause and $5,000 in their name to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, L'Oreal's charitable partner since 1997.

Public online voting for the Women of Worth National Honoree is now open on womenofworth.com. The honoree that receives the most consumer votes
2008 Run For Her Run/Walk For Ovarian Cancer Awareness
The Los Angeles Sparks join forces with Cedars-Sinai to help raise funds to support the fight against ovarian cancer!

What began as a brainstorming session for a Master's thesis has now become the run for her 5k Run and FriendshipWalk. Motivated by her mom's 10-year battle with cancer and inspired by her continued courage, Kelli Sargent partnered with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and organized the 2005 inaugural event. To date, more than 7,500 participants have helped increase ovarian cancer awareness and
Ovarian Cancer Survivor Tiffany Cruishank Inspires Young Women Through Coaching
Head volleyball coach, Tiffany Cruishank, grew up playing volleyball, track and softball. At fourteen she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Today, she leads a group of girls at Castle View HS, Castle Rock, CO, to play with the same strength and eagerness that she fought and won with during high school. 08 Nov. 09
Imagine A World Without Ovarian Cancer
Every year a million women worldwide are diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer.

This figure is just 200,000 fewer than the number of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer, yet the breast cancer five year survival rate in the UK is 80% compared with under 35% of women who survive ovarian cancer for more than five years.

The Eve Appeal is determined to improve these grim statistics by funding vital research that will help save women's lives not only in the UK but throughout the world, but we need your
Standing Up To Cancer: Priceless
Standing up to cancer with MasterCard and Major League Baseball.

Katie Couric, Terrence Howard, Minka Kelly and Former Phillies First Baseman John Kruk were among the thousands who stood up during Game 3 of the World Series to be part of MasterCard's groundbreaking "Priceless" moment. 31 Oct. 09

To read more, visit http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?y...
Difficult decisions at the end of life
Prof Baroness Finlay of Llandaf discusses the difficult choices in end of life care for cancer patients. Speaking at NCRI 2009, Birmingham, UK 27 Oct. 09
Cancer Survivor Inspiration
Live With Hope. Background music is "What About Now" by Daughtry 02 Nov. 09
Hereditary Breast & Ovarian Cancer
Anne Boles is a member of the Lilies of the Valley board, a non-profit organization dedicated to ovarian cancer awareness. Anne discusses her mom's story and her story in the context of hereditary breast & ovarian cancer. 09 Nov. 09
Ovarian Cancer Support Groups, How Can Women Find Them?
Annette Mattern shares how women can find ovarian cancer support groups. For more information visit http://www.EmpowHer.com
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