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Johnson & Johnson Will Pay $6.5 Billion to Settle Talc Ovarian Cancer Lawsuits
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2024
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Johnson & Johnson announced Wednesday that it would pay out more than $6.5 billion over the next 25 years to settle existing lawsuits claiming that its talc-containing products caused ovarian cancer.
The settlement still awaits approval from claimants.
Cl...
AI May Bring a Better Blood Test for Ovarian Cancer
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2024
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Using AI to track fragments of tumor-associated DNA in the blood, scientists say they may be close to an accurate test for a silent killer: Ovarian cancer.
It's the fifth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Ovarian tumors are often lethal because they typ...
Common PFAS Chemicals Linked to Cancers in Women
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2023
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Harmful "forever" chemicals are widespread in the environment, and new research hints they pose a particular health risk to women.
A new study suggests women who are exposed to higher levels of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, or PFAS, are more likely to have b...
Early-Life Removal of Ovaries Could Bring Faster Aging
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- September 14, 2023
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Premenopausal women who have surgery to remove the ovaries (oophorectomy) and fallopian tubes may face chronic medical conditions and a decline in physical functioning, new research warns.
“The study is important because it emphasizes information that we already know, ...
Aerobic Exercise Might Ease Pain for Women Who've Survived Ovarian Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2023
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Patients being treated for ovarian cancer often experience peripheral neuropathy, a side effect from their chemotherapy that can cause both pain and numbness for months, or even years.
Now, a new study suggests that six months of aerobic exercise may ease this unpleasant...
Beauticians, Hairdressers May Face Higher Odds for Ovarian Cancer
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2023
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When thinking of people in high-risk jobs, hairdressers and beauticians don't immediately come to mind.
But cosmetologists have a much greater chance of developing ovarian cancer than the average woman, a new study reports.
Specifically, working for a decade or mor...
Women With PCOS Face Twice the Odds for Ovarian Cancer After Menopause
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2023
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The risk for ovarian cancer among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) doubles after they go through menopause, new research discovers.
“Our results and those from previous studies should be taken into account when revising guidelines on how to manage the health...
How Fibroids, Endometriosis Affect a Woman's Odds for Ovarian Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2023
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Having uterine fibroids or endometriosis can increase a woman's risk of developing ovarian cancer, but a new study finds that a hysterectomy can lower that risk for both Black and white women with fibroids.
“Conditions such as endometriosis and fibroids can impact heal...
Johnson & Johnson Agrees to $8.9 Billion Settlement in Talcum Powder Lawsuit
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2023
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Tens of thousands of people suing Johnson & Johnson may get some relief after the company announced Tuesday that it will pay $8.9 billion to settle lawsuits that have been going for more than a decade.
The settlement would be paid out over 25 years and Johnson & Johnson'...
Ovary Removal When Young Could Raise Parkinson's Risk
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 27, 2023
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Women who have both of their ovaries removed before age 43 have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism, according to a recent study.
This may owe to the sudden loss of estrogen and other hormones, which causes an abrupt endocrine dysfunction ...
Breast Cancer Genes Raise Risks for Older Women, Too
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2023
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Though BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations are associated with breast and ovarian cancer in younger women, those over 50 continue to have a high risk of breast cancer.
Even When at Low Risk, Some Women Should Remove Fallopian Tubes to Avoid Ovarian Cancer: Experts
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2023
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More women, even those at low risk for ovarian cancer, who have finished having children should have their fallopian tubes removed as a precaution to prevent the deadly disease, a leading research group has advised.
Ovary Removal Before Menopause Could Raise a Woman's Odds for Parkinson's
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- November 8, 2022
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Women who have both ovaries removed before menopause may have a heightened risk of developing Parkinson's disease years later, a new study suggests.
Too Often, Women Aren't Told of Sexual Side Effects of Cancer Treatments
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2022
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When a man has cancer in an area that affects sexual function, his doctor is likely to discuss it with him.
But the same is not true for a woman who has cancer in a sex organ, according to new research. Investigators found 9 in 10 men were asked about their sexual health...
When Genes Raise a Mom's Risk for Cancer, Is It OK to Tell Kids?
- Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 22, 2022
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It's important to talk to kids about family health risks, but the impact of sharing this kind of information has been unclear.
It's probably safe, according to a new study, but how are you supposed to do it -- and when?
Researchers found that kids generally have no...
Abortion Bans Could Put Lives of Cancer Patients in Jeopardy
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2022
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The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will limit cancer treatment options for pregnant women and put lives needlessly at risk, America's leading cancer societies warn.
About one in every 1,000 women who are pregnant will wind up being
COVID-19 Led to Dangerous Delays in Care for Women With Gynecologic Cancers
- March 21, 2022
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A COVID-19 diagnosis can lead to potentially life-threatening treatment delays for women with gynecological cancers, a new study finds. That's especially true for non-white patients, the researchers said.
"We found that concurrent COVID-19 had significant negative effect...
Lymphedema in Legs Strikes 1 in 3 Female Cancer Survivors
- March 10, 2022
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After surviving cancer, many older women suffer severe leg swelling that interferes with everyday life, a new study finds.
About one-third of older women develop this chronic condition - called lymphedema - after treatment for colon, uterine or ovarian cancer, according ...
Implanted 'Drug Factory' Wipes Out Cancers in Mice -- Could It Help People?
- March 3, 2022
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Tiny, implantable drug "factories" that churn out an immune system protein could offer a new way to battle some cancers, if research in lab mice pans out.
Researchers said the technology is readily translatable to human testing, and an initial trial could begin as soon a...
Girls With Type 2 Diabetes at Higher Risk for Ovarian Cysts
- February 16, 2022
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Here's yet another consequence of America's childhood obesity epidemic: New research shows that girls with type 2 diabetes can set themselves up for developing a condition known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Women at Higher Odds for Side Effects From Some Cancer Treatments
- February 15, 2022
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Gender differences extend to cancer treatments, with women having a higher risk of severe side effects from certain treatments than men, a new study finds.
Previous research concluded women tend to have more side effects from chemotherapy, and this new paper shows the sa...
Could a Pap Test Help Detect Breast, Ovarian Cancers, Too?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- February 2, 2022
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Pap tests have long been used to detect cervical cancer early, but preliminary research suggests that cervical cells collected during those tests could also be used to catch other cancers, i...
Did Your Gene Screen Turn Up Dangerous DNA? Study Finds Real Risk Is Low
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 27, 2022
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Most gene variants that have been labeled "pathogenic" may make only a small difference in a person's risk of actually developing disease, a new study suggests.
New Clues to How Ovarian Cancer Begins -- and Might Be Prevented
- Cara Murez
- December 29, 2021
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Researchers say they may be closer than ever to detecting ovarian cancer earlier and improving the odds for women with this life-threatening disease.
In a new study, scientists used stem cells created from the blood samples of women with BRCA mutations and ovarian cancer...
Removing Ovaries During Hysterectomy Before 50 Can Bring Health Risks
- Cara Murez
- December 9, 2021
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New research on hysterectomies among women who don't have cancer determined there is an age at which it is safer to also remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes and an age at which it isn't.
Canadian scientists studied the cases of more than 200,500 women who had a hyster...
FDA Approves Imaging Drug That Can Help Surgeons Spot Ovarian Cancers
- Robert Preidt
- November 29, 2021
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Early detection of ovarian cancer helps boost a woman's survival, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a new imaging drug that can help spot tumors during surgery.
The drug, Cytalux (pafolacianine), is meant to improve a surgeon's ability to detec...
Anti-Nausea Drug May Boost Survival for Some Cancer Patients
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 12, 2021
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Patients who undergo surgery for certain types of cancer may have better short-term survival if they receive a particular anti-nausea drug, a preliminary study suggests.
Among more than 74,000 patients who had cancer surgery, researchers found that those who received the...
Black Women's Group Sues Johnson & Johnson Over Baby Powder
- Robert Preidt
- July 28, 2021
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WEDNESDAY, July 28, 2021 (Healthday News) -- Johnson & Johnson is being sued by the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) over the company's marketing of baby powder to Black women.
Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis Can Take Big Toll on Women's Mental Health
- Robert Preidt
- April 12, 2021
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Ovarian cancer is a tough diagnosis to cope with, and now a new study finds these patients face a much higher risk of depression and other mental health issues.
And the emotional anguish exacted a significant toll: The researchers also found it was associated with an inc...
Urinary Incontinence Surgery Won't Raise a Woman's Cancer Risk
- Robert Preidt
- April 12, 2021
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Women face no increased risk of pelvic cancer -- tumors of the bladder, cervix and ovaries -- if they have surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI), a new study finds.
Concerns about possible complications and safety issues related to use of surgical mesh -- pa...
Drug Boosts Survival for Women With Advanced Ovarian Cancer
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- March 25, 2021
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Women with advanced ovarian cancer often face grim statistics, with less than half surviving for five years after their diagnosis. However, a new study suggests that so-called "maintenance therapy" with a targeted cancer drug may add years to some patients' lives.
In fin...
IVF Won't Raise Ovarian Cancer Risk: Study
- Robert Preidt
- November 19, 2020
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Fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization don't appear to increase a woman's risk of ovarian cancer, a new study finds.
Previous studies suggested that women who used this assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as IVF to get pregnant may be at risk for o...
Mother and Son Draw Hope, Healing From Shared Cancer Treatment
- Serena Gordon
- September 17, 2020
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Families bond over lots of shared experiences -- but one Leslie Seigel and her adult son, Josh, never expected to share was battling cancer.
Soon after Leslie finished chemotherapy for an aggressive form of breast cancer, however, Josh found himself waging his own ba...
Gynecological Cancers Not a Risk for Severe COVID-19: Study
- July 30, 2020
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Despite rampant fears that cancer patients are at higher risk of having severe cases of COVID-19, a new study suggests gynecologic cancers do not boost the chances of hospitalization or death.
"Our study should be reassuring for women with gynecologic cancers who are...
Statins Tied to Significantly Lower Death Rate From Ovarian Cancer
- Steven Reinberg
- June 22, 2020
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Statin drugs, used for decades to treat high cholesterol, may also reduce deaths for women with ovarian cancer, a new study suggests.
"These drugs are appealing as they are widely used, inexpensive, and well-tolerated in most patients. The associated reduction in ov...
At-Home Gene Test for Breast, Ovarian Cancers Looks Effective
- Serena Gordon
- June 3, 2020
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Screening for breast and ovarian cancer genes might be added to the list of medical tests that can be safely and effectively done from home, new research suggests.
The study looked at screening for BRCA1, BRCA2 and other gene mutations linked to an increased risk of...
Blood Test Could Spot 50 Different Cancers
- Steven Reinberg
- March 31, 2020
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A simple blood test for dozens of cancers is in the works.
Researchers say their test can detect more than 50 kinds of cancer at early stages and pinpoint their location in the body.
"If these findings are validated, it will be feasible to consider how thi...
Gene Tests May Guard Older Breast Cancer Patients Against Other Tumors
- Serena Gordon
- March 10, 2020
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A significant number of older women with breast cancer may have genetic mutations that put them at risk of additional cancers, particularly ovarian cancer, a new study finds.
The researchers said that as many as one in 40 postmenopausal women with breast cancer befo...
Large Study Shows No Strong Link Between Baby Powder, Ovarian Cancer
- Serena Gordon
- January 7, 2020
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There's been a longstanding debate -- and a slew of lawsuits -- over whether baby powder containing talc plays any role in the development of some cancers.
A large new study isn't likely to settle the controversy any time soon.
The latest research included ...
HRT Could Benefit Younger Women After Hysterectomy
- Serena Gordon
- September 9, 2019
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Estrogen therapy may help younger women live longer after having their uterus and ovaries surgically removed, new research reports.
The study found that when women under 60 received hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after surgery, their risk of dying during the 18-y...
PTSD a Risk Factor for Ovarian Cancer?
- Robert Preidt
- September 5, 2019
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Struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may make a woman more vulnerable to ovarian cancer, a new study suggests.
Researchers analyzed data from a national study of nearly 55,000 U.S. women and concluded that those who'd had six to seven symptoms of PTS...
U.S. Task Force Updates Breast Cancer Gene Testing Recommendations
- Serena Gordon
- August 20, 2019
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Mutations in two genes -- BRCA1 and BRCA2 -- are known to significantly increase the risk of breast cancer, but experts have long debated which women should be tested for them.
New recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) may help clarif...
Obamacare May Have Boosted Fight Against Ovarian Cancer
- Robert Preidt
- June 3, 2019
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More American women under age 65 have been diagnosed sooner and treated earlier for ovarian cancer since the Affordable Care Act went into effect in 2010, new research shows.
And, more women received treatment within 30 days of diagnosis, improving their survival odd...
Blood Test Could Spot Multiple Cancer Types, Researchers Say
- E.J. Mundell
- May 29, 2019
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A gene-based blood test can accurately detect breast, colorectal, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, gastric or bile duct cancers in patients, researchers report.
The test uses artificial intelligence to identify and interpret "fragments" of DNA in the blood that indicate th...
Birth Control Pills May Protect Against Most Serious Ovarian Cancer: Study
- Robert Preidt
- April 3, 2019
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The protection that birth control pills offer against ovarian cancer is strongest with the most aggressive forms of the disease, a new study says.
For several years, researchers have noted that women who have used oral contraceptives are less likely to develop ovaria...
Benign Ovarian Cysts Should Be Left in Place, Study Suggests
- Robert Preidt
- February 6, 2019
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It's a common gynecological finding: A growth on an ovary, which turns out to be a benign cyst. Is surgical removal necessary?
Not always, according to data from a new study of more than 1,900 such cases in which outcomes were tracked for two years post-diagnosis.