The AIHW has just released the report: Ovarian Cancer in Australia : an overview 2010. In 2006, ovarian cancer was the most common cause of gynaecological cancer death and the sixth most common cause of cancer-related death among women. Although the prognosis was relatively poor compared with a number of other cancers, it has improved over time. These and other data in this report provide a comprehensive picture of ovarian cancer in Australia including how ovarian cancer rates differ by various socioeconomic factors.
The Health Report on ABC's Radio National this week featured ovarian cancer research. The high mortality rate of ovarian cancer is partially due to the fact that it is often not diagnosed until it's in the advanced stage and has spread. This program examines new research into ways to diagnose the disease and screen for it in order to save lives, and how this often comes at a high cost. Read the transcript or podcast the program on their website. This week also had a look at the relationship between breast cancer and some chemicals.
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