MAKING PROGRESS

From technology improvements to promising treatments, advances are on the way

By Jane E Allen

Finding a reliable screening test remains the Holy Grail of ovarian cancer research, but other goals abound as well. Today's researchers are trying to unravel the underlying biology of the disease, idFrom technology improvements to promising treatments, advances are on the way. identify factors that decrease a woman's risk for ovarian tumors, and detect recurrences earlier with sophisticated imaging technology. Also on the horizon are improved drugs to boost survival. At the same time, patient advocates are expanding their education efforts through a nationwide campaign to publicize the early symptoms of the disease.  read more