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.

The Gray Area: Women's Cancer Uncertainties

March 30th 2019, 5:00pm

Article

Cancer isn’t black and white, nor is it predictable. A diagnosis and the subsequent treatment of the many varieties of this complex disease can be challenging because of gray areas and uncertainties.

Scott Foley: We Are All Fragile

March 29th 2019, 5:28pm

Article

The “Whiskey Cavalier” actor opens up about caregiving for his mother following her ovarian cancer diagnosis.

Ovarian Cancer Heroes Come in Many Forms

March 28th 2019, 5:59pm

Podcast

This week, we spoke with all three of CURE’s 2019 Ovarian Cancer Heroes: Ryan Mitstifer Walton, Paula Anastasia, RN, MN, AOCN, and Shannon Westin, M.D., M.P.H.

Identifying Genetic Similarities in Tumors May Shed Light on Spread of Ovarian Cancer

March 26th 2019, 3:00pm

Article

Researchers define the genetic characteristics of ovarian tumors-- information that could lead to new opportunities for personalized therapy and may explain why screening programs for the disease haven’t been successful.

Reflections on Life After Two Prophylactic Surgeries

March 24th 2019, 4:00pm

Article

Ten years later, a woman with a BRCA1 mutation finally feels more like herself.

Primary Peritoneal Cancer: Know the Basics

March 22nd 2019, 6:24pm

Article

Understand how the rare relative of ovarian cancer is diagnosed and treated.

Ovarian Cancer Screening Tool Should be a Top Research Priority

March 21st 2019, 6:07pm

Article

Did we bring this scary, painful, financially draining monster into our lives by eating too many cookies and not doing enough jumping jacks? We need a reliable diagnostic screening tool for ovarian cancer and we need it now.

'Stopping to Smell the Roses' With Olympic Gymnast Shannon Miller

March 21st 2019, 5:00pm

Podcast

In this week’s episode, we spoke with the most decorated Olympic gymnast and ovarian cancer survivor Shannon Miller before CURE’s second annual Ovarian Cancer Heroes gala.

Lenvima Prompts Durable Responses in Ovarian, Endometrial Cancers

March 20th 2019, 8:00pm

Article

Lenvima (lenvatinib) in combination with weekly paclitaxel induced activity among those with recurrent endometrial and platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian cancer, according to results from a phase I study.

Triplet Combo Yields Durable Responses in Recurrent Epithelial Ovarian Cancer

March 19th 2019, 7:00pm

Article

Treatment with the combination of Keytruda (pembrolizumab), Avastin (bevacizumab) and metronomic cyclophosphamide appeared safe and effective in women with recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer, according to results from an open-label phase 2 study.