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.

Gene Testing Can Help Improve Ovarian Cancer Care and Decision Making

March 26th 2018, 10:02pm

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Knowing which kind of therapy works best can help in determining the ideal cancer care for patients.

Eliminating the 'Silent Killer' in Gynecologic Cancers

March 26th 2018, 6:25pm

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Despite the many advances in cancer care in recent decades, one aspect that hasn’t seen much improvement is the detection of ovarian cancer in its earliest stages. Finding the disease sooner could have a big impact on survival compared with what is experienced with later diagnoses.

Checkpoint Inhibitors Induce Response, Higher Rates of Side Effects

March 26th 2018, 5:17pm

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“There has been a rapid expansion in the use of checkpoint inhibition in many solid tumor types,” lead author Emily Hinchcliff, M.D.

Four Individuals Named Ovarian Cancer Heroes at Inaugural Event

March 24th 2018, 4:29pm

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At the inaugural Ovarian Cancer Heroes gala, held in New Orleans ahead of the 49th Society of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancers, four individuals — a physician, nurse navigator and two patient-turned-advocates — were awarded for the contributions they have made to increase awareness and advance research and education for ovarian cancer.

Leaving No Stone Unturned in Ovarian Cancer

March 16th 2018, 11:33pm

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Oncologists explore neoadjuvant therapy, heated chemotherapy and PARP inhibitors to find the right treatment for women with ovarian cancer.

Expert Discusses Surgical Implications of a BRCA Mutation

March 16th 2018, 12:11am

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William J. Gradishar, M.D., discusses the potential surgical implications for a woman with breast cancer who tests positive for a BRCA mutation, and why it is important to be aware of this genetic information.

Pelvic Inflammation from Chlamydia May Increase Ovarian Cancer Risk

March 15th 2018, 9:52pm

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Chlamydia is the most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection in the United States, and women who contract it may be at an increased risk for developing ovarian cancer.

FDA Authorizes First Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Test for Three BRCA Mutations

March 6th 2018, 8:27pm

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The agency determined the Personal Genome Service Genetic Health Risk (GHR) Report is accurate and can provide reproducible results.

Patti Hennessy, the 'Heartbeat' of the Miami Breast Cancer Conference, Will Share Her Journey with BRCA-Associated Cancers in Keynote Address

March 6th 2018, 6:49pm

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In her talk, Hennessy will also emphasize the importance of educating patients about their cancers and care options, and of the need for physicians to consider treatments that go beyond the standard of care, including targeted medicines and clinical trials.

Leukemia Drug Shows Promise in Rare Ovarian Cancer Type

March 4th 2018, 1:28am

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A drug that is used to treat leukemia may also have potential in treating an extremely rare kind of ovarian cancer called small cell carcinoma of the ovary, hypercalcemic type (SCCOHT).