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Complex surgery improves ovarian cancer survival rates

New research from a team at the Mater University Hospital in Dublin on treating advanced ovarian cancer has found that aggressive surgery has a significant impact on survival rates.
Health • 26 Oct 23

Concerns over lack of awareness around ovarian cancer

Medical experts have raised serious concerns about a lack of awareness around ovarian cancer after a new study revealed that almost 75% of patients are presenting with late-stage disease.
Ireland • 02 May 22

Blood test 'may detect ovarian cancer earlier' - study

Researchers in Belfast say a blood test may detect ovarian cancer up to two years earlier.
Health • 23 Aug 19

Reversal of J&J $72m verdict over talc cancer risks

Johnson & Johnson has won the reversal of a $72m (€61.3m) verdict in the US in favour of the family of a woman whose death from ovarian cancer they claimed stemmed from her use of the company's talc-based products like Johnson's Baby Powder.
Business • 18 Oct 17

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