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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.

Personalizing Pain Management and Palliative Care in Ovarian Cancer

August 21st 2018, 6:19pm

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A common goal for palliative care is pain management, where opioids like morphine are often on the frontline. Then, practitioners may build on medications from there, adding agents such as gabapentin and tricyclic antidepressants. But if those don’t work, Christopher J. Pietras, M.D. said that ketamine may be an option.

Tumor Treating Fields Plus Paclitaxel Appears Safe, Effective in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

August 13th 2018, 10:19pm

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The combination use of Tumor Treating Fields plus paclitaxel more than doubled progression-free survival, with no serious treatment-related side effects in women with recurrent, platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

What to Expect When Going on a PARP Inhibitor for Ovarian Cancer

July 31st 2018, 5:00pm

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Chemotherapy and PARP inhibitors may share some side effects, but there are some major differences between the two when it comes to treating ovarian cancer.

Searching for Better Detection: The 'Holy Grail' of Ovarian Cancer

July 25th 2018, 8:40pm

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Researchers are on the hunt for a better biomarker in ovarian cancer that could detect the disease in earlier stages.

Advice for Newly-Diagnosed Ovarian Cancer: You Control Your Life

July 23rd 2018, 7:13pm

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We spoke to ovarian cancer survivors about their advice for women who are newly diagnosed.

Integrative Versus Alternative Cancer Therapy: Know the Difference and Which Can Help

July 20th 2018, 4:55pm

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An expert discusses ways to complement cancer treatment and potentially improve outcomes.

Treatment for Cancer's Twin Ailment: Financial Toxicity

July 19th 2018, 6:28pm

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The health care experts call it financial toxicity. I call it an agonizing, stress-inducing, horrifying choice between financial ruin and treatment of a life-threatening disease.

Cramps or Cancer: Elevated Menstrual Pain May be Associated with Ovarian Cancer Risk

July 17th 2018, 5:41pm

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Researchers reviewed the cases of more than 20,000 women – some who went on to develop ovarian cancer, and some who didn’t – and found that there was a small, but statistically significant increase in ovarian cancer incidence in women who reported having severe menstrual pain.

Ovarian Cancer Caregivers Have Unique Needs

July 15th 2018, 8:07pm

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Audra Moran, president and CEO of the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance, discusses the support available for caregivers of women with ovarian cancer.

Dream Team Evaluates Direct Testing of Tumors

July 15th 2018, 7:54pm

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Investigators are learning how to take a tumor biopsy from a patient, grow small tumors called organoids in the lab, and test cancer treatments on them to see which work best.