Biological Basis for Chemoprevention of Ovarian Cancer

Abstract

Prevention may represent a feasible approach to decreasing ovarian cancer mortality. To achieve a better understanding of the etiology of ovarian cancer, which can then be translated into more effective prevention strategies, we have initiated a prospective, population-based, case-control study in North Carolina that considers genetic susceptibility, epidemiologic risk factors and acquired genetic alterations. Subjects are interviewed in their homes and 474 cases and 488 controls have been accrued thus far.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA415780

Entities

People

  • Andrew Berchuck

Organizations

  • Duke University Hospital

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkynes
  • Cells
  • Data Analysis
  • Drug Therapy
  • Epidemiology
  • Epithelial Cells
  • Genetics
  • Growth Factors
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Information Science
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neoplasms
  • North Carolina
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Peptide Growth Factors
  • Peptides

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Medicine

Readers

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Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology