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.

Palliative Care Just as Important as Treating Ovarian Cancer Itself

May 3rd 2018, 9:54pm

Article

Palliative care can be used at all cancer stages, and can drastically improve patients' quality of life.

Tumor Testing Accelerates Process to 'Conquer Final Frontier' in Ovarian Cancer

May 2nd 2018, 5:24pm

Article

With the number of treatment options consistently increasing, tumor testing is growing more important to personalize care for women with ovarian cancer.

Ovarian Cancer Storytellers Help Women Find Their Voice

May 1st 2018, 10:20pm

Article

An evening of storytelling among women afflicted by ovarian cancer – whether it be their own diagnosis or a loved one’s – helped to empower individuals to find their voice.

'Teal Army' Heroes

April 26th 2018, 4:58pm

Podcast

Hear from our four Ovarian Cancer Heroes about what inspires them in the fight against the disease.

Making Metastatic Cancer Fears Work for Me

April 24th 2018, 10:15pm

Article

So, what was the first thing I thought about when I vowed to not think about cancer? Cancer, of course.

FDA Approves First Assay to Identify Rubraca Benefit Among Women with Ovarian Cancer

April 24th 2018, 5:48pm

Article

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a next-generation sequencing (NGS) companion diagnostic assay that can detect BRCA1/2 genetic mutations, as well as the percentage of genomic loss of heterozygosity (LOH) in patients with ovarian cancer.

23andMe Test Opens Conversations, Highlights Need for Genetic Counselors

April 23rd 2018, 11:33pm

Article

Albeit growing popularity of at-home genetic testing, it is still necessary to seek professional medical opinions from genetic counselors to help discuss results.

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.