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.

Grab Your Running Shoes, Form Your Team and Get Ready to Fundraise: The 9th National Race to End Women

August 30th 2018, 11:15pm

Article

The Foundation for Women’s Cancer Continues the Fight to End Gynecologic Cancer One Step at a Time; Race Set for Nov. 4, 2018 in Washington, DC

Let's Start a Conversation

August 30th 2018, 4:48pm

Podcast

In this week’s episode, we speak with author and avid patient advocate Shannon Pulaski about her new efforts to help empower children to learn about their family’s health history.

Beyond 'Genes of Interest,' All Genetic Testing Helps Outcomes and Prevention

August 29th 2018, 9:38pm

Article

In recent years, treatment has expanded for mutations that are well-understood in this space.

Physicians Recommend Ovarian Cancer Screening Based on Their Personal Experiences

August 27th 2018, 8:21pm

Article

A recent survey of physicians revealed that 17 percent of doctors with personal experience with cancer were more likely than those without to act against established guidelines to recommend that low-risk women receive ovarian cancer screening.

Cancer Survivorship Care is Crucial, But Some Groups Are Missing Out

August 24th 2018, 8:50am

Article

According to a recent study conducted at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Schools of Public Health and Medicine, disparities among patients who receive instructions for this follow-up care still exist.

Life Lessons from Mr. Rogers

August 22nd 2018, 11:55pm

Article

Through correspondence with TV personality Fred Rogers, one survivor of cancer found hope and inspiration.

Getting to the Root of Better Gynecologic Cancer Treatment

August 22nd 2018, 4:52pm

Article

In recent decades, researchers have gained a much better understanding of how gynecologic cancers develop, especially for women who carry genetic mutations.

Personalizing Pain Management and Palliative Care in Ovarian Cancer

August 21st 2018, 6:19pm

Article

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

Article

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

Video

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.