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.

Expert Offers Advice for Women With Ovarian Cancer

September 24th 2019, 7:00pm

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CURE spoke with an expert from Mount Sinai to discuss the future of ovarian cancer treatment and his advice for women facing a new diagnosis.

My Secret Life With Ovarian Cancer

September 16th 2019, 5:00pm

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“For so long ovarian cancer has been a secret part of my life. That’s over now.”

Treating Metastatic Cancer as a Chronic Disease Takes Its Toll

September 11th 2019, 8:00pm

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"I’m a work in progress. I work to heed my oncologist’s advice: Don’t spoil today by worrying about tomorrow."

Hormones Gone Mad in a Rare Type of Ovarian Cancer

September 3rd 2019, 9:00pm

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A rare type of ovarian tumor can raise testosterone levels, causing women to develop male characteristics. The main treatments: surgery and chemotherapy.

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: What You Need to Know

September 3rd 2019, 5:00pm

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September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Here’s a round-up of the latest news and updates in this disease space.

Friday Frontline: Cancer Updates, Research and Education on August 30, 2019

August 30th 2019, 8:00pm

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From a return to work for Alex Trebek to a personalized Backstreet Boys concert, here’s what is making headlines in the cancer space this week.

USPSTF Recommendation Expands Cancer Screening Pool, Concerns Still Remain

August 27th 2019, 12:00am

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The US Preventive Services Task Force now recommends for genetic counseling and testing for survivors of certain cancer types, but many at high-risk for the disease are left off the list.

Ovarian Cancer Drug Offers Patients Hope - and a Longer Life

August 21st 2019, 12:00am

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In a new study, Zejula (niraparib) has been shown to prolong life for patients with ovarian cancer who have already undergone four or more rounds of chemotherapy.

Lymphadenectomy in Ovarian Cancer: The Case for Staying in Place

August 19th 2019, 10:00pm

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Removing lymph nodes that appear unaffected by ovarian cancer won’t help and might hurt.

Study Asks: Are Women Missing Out on BRCA Testing?

August 13th 2019, 10:00pm

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A recent study found that only a quarter of women with breast cancer and a third of women with ovarian cancer had undergone genetic testing. Memorial Sloan Kettering experts say these numbers are surprisingly low.