Genetic Variation at 9p22.2 and Ovarian Cancer Risk for BRCA1 and BRCA2 Mutation Carriers — J. Natl. Cancer Inst.

Conclusion: Common genetic variation at the 9p22.2 locus was associated with decreased risk of ovarian cancer for carriers of a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation.

Genomics|Update|Current - Recommendation on Genetic Testing for Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Recommendation on Genetic Testing for Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
 
This month the independent Evaluation of Genomic Applications in Practice and Prevention (EGAPP) Working Group has released a new evidence-based recommendation on the use of “cardiogenomic profiles” (or “heart health”) genetic tests. These tests are being marketed to physicians and the general public as a way to find out a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease, and some can be ordered online without the involvement of a physician. The EGAPP Working Group did not find enough evidence to indicate whether these tests should or should not be used to determine future cardiovascular risk in the general population, and currently discourages the use of this testing except in research settings. Access the EGAPP recommendation. Read more about the EGAPP recommendation.

Docetaxel plus trabectedin appears active in recurrent or persistent ovarian and primary peritoneal cancer after up to three prior regimens: A phase II study of the Gynecologic Oncology Group

CONCLUSIONS: This combination was well tolerated and appears more active than the historical control of single agent taxane therapy in those with recurrent ovarian and peritoneal cancer after failing multiple lines of chemotherapy. Further study is warranted

Risk factors for recurrence of ovarian borderline tumors - abstract

Safety and tolerability of testosterone patch therapy for up to 4 years in surgically menopausal women receiving oral or transdermal oestrogen - abstr