Case Studies Reveal that Patents Can Hinder Genetic Research and Patient Care: Scientific American

Young Women undergoing Breast Reconstructions after Being Tested for BRCA genes

$1.25m boost for cancer fight (ovarian) Melbourne, Australia news article

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Resources for Financial Assistance for Patients and Their Families (U.S.)

Note: no date on this website page

Six-figure salaries the norm at top charities - The Globe and Mail

Note: this is timely

Intensity-modulated whole abdominal radiotherapy after surgery and carboplatin/taxane chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer: phase I study

CONCLUSIONS: The results of this Phase I study showed for the first time, to our knowledge, the clinical feasibility of intensity-modulated whole abdominal radiotherapy, which could offer a new therapeutic option for consolidation treatment of advanced ovarian carcinoma after adjuvant chemotherapy in selected subgroups of patients. We initiated a Phase II study to further evaluate the toxicity of this intensive multimodal treatment.

Memory changes during and after cancer treatment - MayoClinic.com

video: Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trials - SHARE

55 minute video: Breakfast with the Chiefs Andre Picard/The Globe and Mail :“What Do Patients Want? A Critical Look at Health Care Delivery in Canada.”

includes discussion on Patient Safety (group)/patient centered groups

Abstract and full free text available: Pelvic mass associated with raised CA 125 for benign condition: A case report

Note: this paper also discusses differences between ultrasound/CT/MRI

Abstract
Background
Raised CA 125 with associated pelvic mass is highly suggestive of ovarian malignancy, but there are various other benign conditions that can be associated with pelvic mass and a raised CA 125.
Case presentation
We present a case of 19 year old

Impact of the Cost of Cancer Treatment: An Internet-Based Survey -- Markman et al (U.S.)

Note: ovarian cancer patients were not included in this study
Conclusion: This survey suggests that a substantial proportion of patients and their families experience considerable distress associated with the cost of cancer care delivery. Furthermore, these costs affect the decision of patients with cancer to receive recommended treatment. This is a particularly serious issue for individuals with a modest annual income.

Journal of Oncology Practice - Home Page - Survey of Cooperative Groups regarding NCI trials

Note: as of the timing of this post, these articles are freely available

Early Release Articles *NEW*

1) Timing Is Everything Zon
2) Challenges to National Cancer Institute–Supported Cooperative Group Clinical Trial Participation: An ASCO Survey of Cooperative Group Sites Baer et al

Multidisciplinary Cancer Conferences: Exploring Obstacles and Facilitators to Their Implementation -- Journal of Oncology Practice

Conclusion: Variation exists in the enthusiasm of health professionals and the administrative capacity of institutions regarding routine implementation of MCCs. A systematic implementation plan for MCCs is needed involving both cancer care providers and administrators.

Marjorie Williams: 'Woman at the Washington Zoo' : NPR

Note: This article was brought to my (and others) attention. It's not about ovarian cancer but liver cancer - excellent reading with many common thoughts ?? Your views?