Ovarian Cancer | Tumor

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.

'Stronger Than the Storm' of Cancer

August 20th 2021, 11:00pm

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A woman who was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer shares a poem about dealing with the obstacles of a health crisis and the struggles of life in general.

PET Scan Stirs Old Memories, Prompts New Dreams for Patient With Cancer

August 18th 2021, 4:00pm

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There’s been joy in the journey, along with the drugs, the endless waiting in chilly waiting rooms, the lab work, shaving my head twice, the CT scans every three months and the steady hum of anxiety in my brain. The time with my husband, kids and grandkids has made it worth every minute of cancer treatment. Bring it on, cancer.

Long-Term Data Show No Survival Benefit Associated With Annual Screening in Women at Low Risk For Ovarian Cancer

August 3rd 2021, 11:00pm

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The results, according to the study authors, demonstrate that screening the general population for tubal and ovarian cancer each year does not result in a survival benefit.

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy May Be the 'Ticket' For Inflamed Lymph Nodes

July 28th 2021, 4:00pm

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An ovarian cancer survivor shares her experience receiving a radiation treatment on her lymph nodes.

Making Room for Miracles And Modern Medicine as a Patient With Stage 4 Cancer

July 20th 2021, 4:00pm

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“I could’ve implemented my bucket list, backed away from writing contracts, outlined my end-of-life wishes and prepared my children for my possible, impending demise,” writes a woman with ovarian cancer. “Instead, I signed a four-book publishing contract and started a full-time career as a fiction writer.”

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.