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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.

Cancerversary Prompts Top 10 List of Lessons Learned

January 9th 2019, 7:13pm

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Rather than revisiting the ghosts of cancer treatments past, I’m focused on using what I’ve learned in three years of active treatment and maintenance for incurable, metastatic cancer.

FDA Approves Lynparza for Maintenance Treatment of BRCA-Mutant Gynecologic Cancers

December 20th 2018, 1:50am

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This is the first approval of a PARP inhibitor as a first-line maintenance treatment for BRCA-mutant gynecologic cancers.

FDA Approves Diagnostic Tool for BRCA-Mutant Ovarian Cancer

December 19th 2018, 11:45pm

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved BRACAnalysis CDx to be used to identify patients with advanced ovarian cancer who have germline BRCA mutations and are eligible for first line treatment with Lynparza (olaparib) after responding to platinum-based chemotherapy.

Overcoming the Psychological Effects of Ovarian Cancer

December 4th 2018, 11:55pm

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A new program offers counseling, patient education and vetted referrals to patients and their families.

Lynparza Significantly Delays Progression in Advanced Ovarian Cancer, Study Finds

December 4th 2018, 8:38pm

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Maintenance treatment with Lynparza (olaparib) after chemotherapy has been found to significantly extend progression-free survival in newly diagnosed patients with advanced ovarian cancer and a BRCA mutation, according to a recent phase 3 study.

Learning the Lingo of Cancer

December 4th 2018, 8:15pm

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A cancer diagnosis can lead to discussions about family health history, as well as a whole new world to learn about.

Focusing on Quality of Life, Improving Outcomes in Ovarian Cancer

November 27th 2018, 8:20pm

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Patients with ovarian cancer are living longer than ever.

Legislation Seeks Medicare Recognition of Genetic Counselors to Expand Access to Care

November 26th 2018, 8:53pm

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To receive payment for counseling and increase access to services, a new bill has been introduced so that genetic counselors receive payment for counseling Medicare beneficiaries.

Giving Teeth to Oral Care

November 17th 2018, 9:01pm

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Certain cancer treatments can affect the mouth, so dental health should be a lifelong commitment.

FDA Grants Lynparza Priority Review for Frontline Maintenance in Ovarian Cancer

November 12th 2018, 6:50pm

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The FDA has granted a priority review designation to a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for Lynparza (olaparib) tablets for use as a maintenance therapy in patients with newly-diagnosed, BRCA-positive advanced ovarian cancer who achieved a complete or partial response to standard frontline platinum-based chemotherapy.