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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.

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.”

Chemotherapy "Bath" Warms Up Chances of Ovarian Cancer Survival

February 1st 2018, 9:31pm

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“Adding HIPEC to interval debulking improved both recurrence free survival and overall survival without increasing morbidity,” said van Driel.

Individual Knowledge Is Power in Addressing BRCA Gene Mutations

January 29th 2018, 9:14pm

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As costs decrease, and physicians move to address barriers to genetic testing, a panel of physicians, researchers and a patient advocate highlighted the importance for people to get tested.

TAPUR Study Aims to Give Strength Back to Patients With Ovarian Cancer

January 25th 2018, 8:08pm

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Even when a patient thinks they may have exhausted their very last treatment option, the Targeted Agent and Profiling Utilization Registry (TAPUR) Study is just the thing they may need.

'Cancerversary' and Looking Back on Lessons Learned

January 17th 2018, 9:01pm

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Some patients refer to this as their cancerversary. With two years in the rear-view mirror, I’m calling it my Everything-From-Here-On-Out-Is-Gravy Day.