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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.

Oral Contraceptives May Reduce Risk of Ovarian Cancer in BRCA Carriers

July 19th 2021, 1:00pm

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BRCA mutation carriers who used oral contraceptives for a long period of time had a lower risk of developing ovarian cancer, according to new research.

Avastin-Novel Therapy Combo Induces Durable Responses in Subgroup of Patients With Ovarian Cancer

July 5th 2021, 1:00pm

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The combination may offer patients with recurrent, platinum-agnostic ovarian cancer a more effective, non-platinum-based treatment option.

Pregnancy – Even If Incomplete – May Offer Protection Against Ovarian Cancer

June 30th 2021, 3:00pm

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Recent research found that women with a history of pregnancy – even if it was not carried to term – had a decreased risk of ovarian cancer.

CURE’s Clinical Trial Corner: June 2021

June 24th 2021, 9:00pm

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As the cancer treatment landscape continues to expand, patients and their caregivers should be aware of the various clinical trials currently being conducted — including studies they can possibly join.

Almost Half of Patients With Gynecologic Cancer Impacted by Financial Toxicity

June 23rd 2021, 3:00pm

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Recent findings showed that the cost of cancer care affects nearly half of women with gynecologic cancer, with younger and/or non-white patients at higher risk for financial toxicity.

Having Compassion for Others During Cancer Treatment

June 17th 2021, 4:00pm

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A woman with stage 4 ovarian cancer discusses the importance of having compassion for other people, because you never know what they may be dealing with.

CNN Anchor Christiane Amanpour Receiving Treatment for Ovarian Cancer

June 14th 2021, 9:03pm

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CNN’s chief international anchor announced her ovarian cancer diagnosis live on-air today, which she wants everyone to use as a call to arms for all people to undergo cancer screening.

Adding Lynparza to Avastin Significantly Improves Survival in Ovarian Cancer

June 9th 2021, 6:00pm

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Maintenance treatment with Lynparza plus Avastin over Avastin alone provided a certain group of patients with ovarian cancer a substantial survival benefit.

Zejula May Improve Survival in Certain Ovarian Cancer Subgroups

June 5th 2021, 5:00pm

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Progression-free survival improved with Zejula compared with placebo in patients with BRCA-mutated ovarian cancer with no new safety signals.

CURE’s Top Stories: May 2021

June 1st 2021, 6:00pm

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Each month, we take a look back at the most popular CURE® stories. Here are the top five stories for May 2021.