Researchers are getting closer to prevention of ovarian cancer, with the discovery of six new gene variations in women who are prone to cancer that affects ovaries. The detailed study on 70,000 women around the world in 30 countries would throw light on causes of other types of cancers also.
Scientists believe that the new findings would help them focus on prevention, while the current thrust is on early detection of cancers.
Ovarian cancer has been on special focus, due to low survival rate. It remains the biggest killer among women's cancers. In Australia, survival rate is just above 40 percent for ovarian cancer, while it is nearly 89 percent in the case of breast cancer.
Strong investment for breast cancer research has yielded good results to tame the malady.
The latest research and clinical trials led by Australian scientists are aimed at more discoveries on ovarian cancer.
The number of ovarian cancer gene regions, well known to researchers, till date were just 12 and the latest discovery adds six more to the list.
While, deciphering the gene wiring of cancers, the researchers believe there could be more number of subgroups of ovarian cancer than expected earlier.
Abdominal or pelvic pain and increase in abdominal size are the most common symptoms of ovarian cancer. Persistent bloating, urge to urinate often, feeling full quickly or difficulty in eating are some other symptoms.
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