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CURE’s ovarian cancer page is a go-to resource for oncology news and updates in the world of ovarian cancer Here, readers will find cancer articles, videos, podcasts, and more with expert insight into the latest treatments and research in ovarian cancer.

Rivoceranib-Based Therapy Improves Outcomes in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

July 20th 2022, 9:00pm

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Adding Rivoceranib to pegylated liposomal doxorubicin — a type of chemotherapy — improved survival outcomes for patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, according to recent study results.

To My ‘Cancer Posse,’ Thank You For Everything

July 5th 2022, 9:00pm

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There are many people in my life who made my cancer experience far easier. I call them my "cancer posse."

Gene Therapy, Gen-1, Shows Promise in Treating Advanced Ovarian Cancer

July 1st 2022, 7:00pm

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Treatment with Gen-1, a novel gene therapy, resulted in a 33% improvement in progression-free survival for patients with advanced ovarian cancer, according to recent study findings.

FDA Permits the Study of a Novel Cancer Drug for Multiple Solid Tumors to Continue

June 30th 2022, 9:00pm

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The study the FDA allowed to continue is investigating the safety and efficacy of the novel cancer drug ACR-368 in patients with endometrial, urothelial and ovarian cancer.

Pre- and Post-Surgical Jakafi Plus Chemo Shows Potential in Advanced Ovarian Cancer

June 9th 2022, 7:00pm

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The use of Jakafi plus chemotherapy shows promise in the pre- and post-surgical treatment settings for patients with stage 3 and 4 ovarian cancer, warranting further study of the combination.

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at My Cancer Clinical Trial Experience

June 1st 2022, 5:00pm

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It’s good to have all the facts when you decide whether to participate in a cancer drug clinical trial—even the ones that make you swallow hard and tear up.

Investigators Launch Study to Review Novel Cancer Vaccine in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors

May 26th 2022, 3:00pm

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A clinical trial just launched to study Vaxinia — a novel cancer vaccine — in patients with previously treated advanced solid tumors.

Surgery Timing May Have ‘Little Effect’ on Time to Ovarian Cancer Disease Progression

May 25th 2022, 7:00pm

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For patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer, there were little — if any — differences in survival outcomes depending on when they received surgery.

'There's a Gift in the Conflict' of Cancer, Says Patrick Dempsey

May 17th 2022, 7:00pm

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Actor and cancer advocate Patrick Dempsey explains that when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, it is important that family members make the moments they share together count.

FDA Agrees to Speed Up Review of Ofra-Vec for Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

April 26th 2022, 7:00pm

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The FDA granted a Fast Track designation to ofra-vec plus paclitaxel for the treatment of patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.