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'Fatty apron' fuels ovary cancer

'Fatty apron' fuels ovary cancer

A "fatty apron" in the abdomen help fuel the spread of ovarian cancer, research suggests. In 80% of cases, it has spread to this apron, called the omentum, by the time it is diagnosed.

Senh: Ok, the "fatty apron" is a body part, but an actuall apron used for cooking.

 

Breast, ovary removal cuts cancer risk

Breast, ovary removal cuts cancer risk

Women who have gene mutations that increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer can substantially reduce their chances of developing -- and dying from -- those cancers if they have their breasts or ovaries removed preemptively, according to a new study.

 

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