Does ovarian cancer risk necessitate ovary removal?
The risk of ovarian cancer is real, even for women who don’t have a mutation of the BRCA1 gene. There currently isn’t a good screening test for ovarian cancer which means diagnosis sometimes arrives when the disease is in its later stages. For most women, ovaries can be removed endoscopically -- and
Details of Jolie's breast treatment revealed
Angelina Jolie's mother had breast cancer and died of ovarian cancer, and her maternal grandmother also had ovarian cancer — strong evidence of an inherited, genetic risk that led the actress to have both of her healthy breasts removed to try to avoid the same fate, her doctor said Wednesday. Full story
Ovarian cancer fall sped up as hormone use dropped
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Ovarian cancer rates in the U.S. began to decline faster in 2002 around the time many older women went off hormone replacement therapy, according to a new study. Full story
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Considering genetic testing? It’s not for everyone
Actress Angelina Jolie made headlines Tuesday when she announced in a New York Times op-ed that she had underwent a double mastectomy after finding out she had an 87 percent chance of getting breast cancer due to the BRCA1 gene. NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports.
Angelina Jolie’s revelation puts spotlight on breast cancer gene
A breast surgeon explains what the Hollywood’s actress’s experience with BRCA-1 means for women (and men) across the country, and how to know if you should be tested.
Which old TV shows should make a comeback?
The TODAY anchors talk about the hot topics of the day, including the return of popular TV shows “24” and “Arrested Development,” and reveal which shows they wish would hit the small screen again.
Quest for the best Kentucky Derby hat
Fashion designer June Ambrose takes a look at three over-the-top Kentucky Derby hats submitted by TODAY viewers and chooses which deserves the title of “TODAY’s best.”
Customized vaccince targets ovarian cancer
University of Pennsylvania researchers have created a custom vaccine for ovarian cancer patients out of their own tumor cells, helping prevent a resurgence of the deadly disease. NBC's Mark Barger reports.
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