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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.

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.

The Return of Spring is a Reminder That the Rough Days of Cancer Will Pass

March 17th 2022, 5:29pm

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The season of spring represents new awakenings for me, and this year, I’m determined to bring an air of positivity to my life and my cancer experience.

How I Get Through Cancer Survivorship When the Dark Days Take Over

March 8th 2022, 6:00pm

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While a recent health scare ruined a family vacation, I vowed to keep making plans and always look ahead to brighter days.

New App Aims to Improve the Lives of ‘Core of Our Health Care System’ — Cancer Caregivers

February 28th 2022, 10:00pm

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When caregivers — considered by many to be an essential part of a patient’s care team — have the tools they need to care for themselves and their loved ones, cancer outcomes can be better, too.

Trametinib Represents a ‘Major Advance’ for Rare Ovarian Cancer Subtype

February 10th 2022, 10:00pm

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The MEK inhibitor trametinib should be considered a new standard of care for patients with a rare subtype of ovarian cancer, explains an expert from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

My Experience Enrolling in a Cancer Clinical Trial: The Verdict Is ‘Yes’

January 26th 2022, 6:00pm

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A patient with ovarian cancer describes how she enrolled in a clinical trial, and how it has given her a renewed sense of hope that she may find a successful treatment option.