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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.

Initial PARP Inhibitor Use for Ovarian Cancer May Not Lead to Resistance in Secondary Use

March 18th 2019, 6:37pm

Article

Prior exposure to PARP inhibitor treatment may not lead to resistance in future use with these agents in women with recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer, meaning repeat use could become more common.

Individualized Dosing Regimen Reduces Side Effects in Ovarian Cancer Maintenance Therapy

March 18th 2019, 6:26pm

Article

Side effects decreased among patients with high-risk ovarian cancer who received an individualized starting dose of Zejula (niraparib), based upon baseline bodyweight and platelet counts, compared with a fixed starting dose.

Zejula Maintenance Therapy Extends Symptom-Free Survival in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

March 17th 2019, 4:00pm

Article

Patients with recurrent ovarian cancer who received Zejula (niraparib) maintenance therapy experienced longer progression-free survival, as well as more time without symptoms or toxicity compared with placebo, according to results from the phase 3 ENGOT-OV16/NOVA trial.

Patients and Their Teams Are Celebrated at the Second Annual Ovarian Cancer Heroes Event

March 16th 2019, 12:46pm

Article

The importance of teamwork between patients and their caregivers was a common theme at the second annual Ovarian Cancer Heroes event held in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Scott Foley Opens Up About Caregiving

February 28th 2019, 11:33pm

Podcast

In this week’s episode, we spoke with actor Scott Foley, who opened up about his experience as a caregiver to his mother after her ovarian cancer diagnosis and why he joined the Not on My Watch movement to help educate others.

Friday Frontline: Feb. 22, 2019

February 22nd 2019, 11:05pm

Article

From shark genomes to celebs and important updates, here is a quick overview of what is making headlines in the cancer space.

New Movie Tells Gilda Radner's Life Story

February 18th 2019, 7:53pm

Article

“Love, Gilda” fea­tures never-before-seen diaries, audio and videotapes from the collection of Gilda Radner, who died at age 42 of ovarian cancer.

At-Home Genetic Testing: Dispelling Fact vs Fiction

February 14th 2019, 9:53pm

Podcast

This week, we spoke with FORCE to dispel some of the misconceptions associated with at-home genetic testing for hereditary cancer risk.

Targeting Ovarian Cancer

February 2nd 2019, 11:57pm

Article

Researchers are evaluating the use of folate receptors to treat platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

Patients With Gynecologic Cancers Want to Discuss Sexual Health

January 25th 2019, 10:56pm

Article

Nearly 90 percent of women experienced sexual dysfunction; however, providers were not openly communicating about this side effect, according to survey results.