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.

Debunking Clinical Trial Myths

April 23rd 2018, 11:17pm

Video

Many patients with ovarian cancer have misconceptions about the care they will receive while on a clinical trial, according to Laurel W. Rice, M.D.

Patrick Dempsey on Complementary Therapies

April 17th 2018, 8:05pm

Article

Yoga and Reiki can have great benefits for patients undergoing cancer treatment, according to Patrick Dempsey.

A Candid Conversation With Patrick Dempsey

April 12th 2018, 4:00pm

Podcast

Patrick Dempsey, actor, cancer advocate and Breakaway From Cancer® Ambassador, sat down with CURE® to discuss how cancer impacted his life after his mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Thinking Outside Cancer's Box

April 11th 2018, 6:17pm

Article

Cancer is a serious business. But who said it needs to be a business of seriousness?

More May Benefit from PARP Inhibitors Through Drug Combinations

April 10th 2018, 10:00pm

Article

PARP inhibitors are continuing to create buzz in the ovarian cancer space, both as single agents and in combinations that are currently being examined in clinical trials.

FDA Approves Rubraca for Maintenance Ovarian Cancer Treatment

April 6th 2018, 9:43pm

Article

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Rubraca (rucaparib) as a maintenance therapy for women with recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer who are in complete or partial response to platinum-based chemotherapy, according to Clovis Oncology, the company that manufactures the drug.

PARP-7 Protein May Significantly Improve Ovarian Cancer Survival

April 5th 2018, 7:23pm

Article

Despite exciting developments of PARP inhibitors over the years, limited knowledge exists in the mechanism of PARP-7 and its potential effect in targeted therapy for patients with ovarian cancer.

Bizarre Coincidence Sparks Oncofertility Conversations

April 3rd 2018, 8:51pm

Article

Following fertility clinic malfunctions in Cleveland and San Francisco, many patients who have or had cancer are facing devastating losses, leaving many questions in the wake of these events.

Only Certain Gynecologic Malignancies Benefit from Immunotherapy

April 2nd 2018, 6:20pm

Article

As checkpoint inhibitors have changed the treatment landscape for many cancers, three specific biomarkers identified a subgroup of women with cervical and ovarian cancer tumor types who may benefit from such therapies.

Opioids Aren't Always the Answer for Certain Post-Op Procedures

March 30th 2018, 6:13pm

Article

As more people in the United States become addicted or face opioid overdoses, health care professionals are starting to take a step back and re-evaluate their prescribing habits.