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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.

I Regret Not Recognizing My Sister's Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Sooner

December 2nd 2021, 6:00pm

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A prostate cancer survivor explains his regret over not pushing his sister to visit the doctor as soon as she showed concerning symptoms, which were eventually revealed to be the stage 4 ovarian cancer that took her life.

Frequent Use of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy May Further Benefit Patients With Advanced Ovarian Cancer

November 30th 2021, 10:00pm

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Treatment programs that often use neoadjuvant chemotherapy as a strategy may help prolong survival in patients with advanced ovarian cancer compared with those that infrequently used the tactic, which may reassure patients and providers.

Drug Has ‘Potential to Redefine the Standard of Care’ for Ovarian Cancer Subset

November 30th 2021, 8:00pm

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Mirvetuximab soravtansine had promising response rates and tolerability in patients with pretreated folate receptor alpha-high platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

Patient With Cancer Asks, ‘To Port or Not to Port?’

November 16th 2021, 6:30pm

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A woman with ovarian cancer explains why she was reluctant to get a port put in and why she ultimately went forward with it. “Somehow, I felt that if I got the port, I was giving in to the cancer,” she writes.

The Unknown Path of Cancer: Where to Now?

November 9th 2021, 6:00pm

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When the road ahead is unclear due to cancer, the best thing you can do is look for a new road to offer hope, a cancer survivor explains.

3 Points: Numbers Have a Different Meaning for Patients With Cancer

October 21st 2021, 5:00pm

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A woman with ovarian cancer describes how blood work numbers play a key role for patients with cancer and often dictate their thoughts and worries.

Reflecting on Cancer, Life and Death at my 50th High School Class Reunion

October 16th 2021, 3:00pm

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An ovarian cancer survivor explains how attending her 50th class reunion was an emotional experience as she learned of fellow classmates’ cancer experiences and struggles.

PARP Inhibitors Help Ovarian Cancer Survivors Live Longer – and Better – Without Disease Progression

October 15th 2021, 7:00pm

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Maintenance therapy with PARP inhibitors may be a beneficial option for patients with ovarian cancer after the first line of treatment.

Patients With Cancer Deserve Respect, Civility and a Voice in Their Treatment

October 6th 2021, 5:00pm

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Health care isn’t something that is done to you. You participate in it. You’re part of the team. If your team is letting you down, say so. If they don’t do better, consider seeking health care providers who do include you in the conversation.

What Patients With Ovarian Cancer Should Know About Maintenance Therapy

September 29th 2021, 9:00pm

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Maintenance therapy is meant to prevent relapse after a patient with ovarian cancer received their main treatment. Here’s an overview of what patients should know.