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Ovarian Cancer

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•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Ovarian cancer originates in the cells of the ovary or ovaries and may spread into the uterus, abdomen, lymph nodes, liver, or lungs.

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Last Updated:October 13, 2024

1,098 participants in 2 trials and 2 meta-analyses

Examine Evidence Grades

AC-Reactive Protein (CRP) + 1 more

BBlood glucose + 5 more

Examine Database: Ovarian Cancer

12 outcomes

1 outcome

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Plant-based diet adherence and ovarian cancer risk

In this case-control study in 3,442 women, a higher adherence to a plant-based diet was associated with decreased odds of ovarian cancer.

Healthy dietary patterns are associated with lower ovarian cancer incidence and mortality risk

Whey protein enhances recovery after gynecological cancer surgery

Greater carotenoid intake and status are associated with reduced cancer risk

Prevalence of supplement use during chemotherapy treatment for ovarian cancer

Examine Database References

IGF Binding Protein - Cohen CW, Fontaine KR, Arend RC, Alvarez RD, Leath CA III, Huh WK, Bevis KS, Kim KH, Straughn JM Jr, Gower BAA Ketogenic Diet Reduces Central Obesity and Serum Insulin in Women with Ovarian or Endometrial CancerJ Nutr.(2018 Aug 1)
Blood glucose - Amanollahi A, Khazdouz M, Malekahmadi M, Klement RJ, Lee D, Khodabakhshi AEffect of Ketogenic Diets on Cardio-Metabolic Outcomes in Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Clinical Trials.Nutr Cancer.(2023)
Weight - Marzieh Taftian, Sara Beigrezaei, Vahid Arabi, Amin Salehi-AbargoueiThe Effect of Ketogenic Diet on Weight Loss in Adult Patients with Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Clinical TrialsNutr Cancer.(2022 Feb 7)
Length of hospitalization - Chitti W, Insin P, Prueksaritanond NEffect of Whey Protein Supplementation on Postoperative Outcomes After Gynecological Cancer Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.World J Oncol.(2025 Feb)