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Antibody-drug conjugate shows promise in treating ovarian and endometrial cancer

Research presented at ESMO 2024 reveals modern groups of women with early stage endometrial and cervical cancer who could benefit significantly from adding immunotherapy to current standard treatments. A first-in-human study has shown “promising” anti-tumour activity of a novel antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting the protein claudin 6 in heavily pre-treated patients with ovarian and endometrial […]

Endometriosis increases risk of ovarian cancer, most severe types most at risk: study

The study revealed a surprising link between endometriosis and ovarian cancer risk. According to the results, people with endometriosis are at four times greater risk of ovarian cancer. Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, leading to stern pelvic pain during menstruation, sexual intercourse, bowel movements, or […]