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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.

Trials and Tribulations: Navigating the Clinical Trial Space

February 26th 2018, 10:19pm

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Finding her way into a clinical trial took a lot of research for one patient with ovarian cancer. Now, she’s guiding others.

Hitting a High Note to Help Cancer Survivors

February 23rd 2018, 12:23am

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Rick Boulay, a gynecologic oncologist and classically trained singer, will host a performance to raise money for cancer charities.

Hidden Burdens and Trying to Feel Normal: The Effects of an Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis

February 18th 2018, 10:22pm

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After a cancer diagnosis and treatment, one may question when they will actually start to feel “normal” again, whatever that may be. The Ovarian Cancer Prognosis and Lifestyle (OPAL) study set out to help women with ovarian cancer to understand just that.

Harms Outweigh Benefits From Screening Women at Average Risk for Ovarian Cancer

February 15th 2018, 6:59pm

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Should women who are not known to have a hereditary risk for ovarian cancer get screened? The US Preventive Services Task Force says no.

Examining PARP Inhibitors in the Maintenance Setting of Ovarian Cancer

February 13th 2018, 11:12pm

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PARP inhibitors have drastically changed the treatment landscape – and outcomes – of patients with ovarian cancer. However, despite promise shown among this class of drugs, it is still unclear which agent is the best to use in the maintenance setting.

Cancer Changed My Valentine's Day Forever

February 13th 2018, 9:03pm

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My wife died on Valentine's Day, and I never thought that the holiday would be the same again.

In Sickness and in Health

February 9th 2018, 9:30pm

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If your chair was cold, I knew you were two floors down in the NICU cradling your only child – the only one I’d be able to give you – making sure his IV and nutrition lines were also connected and beeping lively and skipping at the same beat as mine.

Current Drug Evaluation System 'Holds Drugs Hostage' from Patients Who May Benefit

February 8th 2018, 9:42pm

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Overall survival should not be the sole factor in determining whether a drug gets approved, according to Maurie Markman, M.D.

Screening Beyond Those With Cancer History May Be More Effective

February 6th 2018, 9:43pm

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As genetic testing becomes more accessible with advanced technology and decreased costs, population-based testing for breast and ovarian cancer may be more cost effective in the long run, according to study results published in Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Body Mass Index Plays a Surprising Role in Immunotherapy's Effectiveness

February 6th 2018, 8:06pm

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“Obesity has been previously investigated for its role in cancer and promoting tumor growth, at least partially by inducing a chronic inflammatory state,” the authors wrote. “However, it’s unclear how this would play out in the era of immunotherapy, where inflammation has been linked to treatment response.”