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.

Self-Image and Cancer: Seeing the New, Better You

December 14th 2017, 1:55am

Article

No matter how cancer makes you look, you’re still you—a better you.

Striving for Better Ovarian Cancer Screening Methods

December 12th 2017, 1:44am

Video

Oliver Dorigo, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Oncology), Stanford University Medical Center, discusses the lack of effective screening methods for ovarian cancer.

Ovarian Cancer Developments in 2017

December 7th 2017, 12:01am

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Oliver Dorigo, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Oncology), Stanford University Medical Center, discusses recent exciting developments in the ovarian cancer field.

Maintenance Rubraca Granted Priority Review for Ovarian Cancer

December 6th 2017, 10:25pm

Article

A supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for Rubraca (rucaparib), a PARP inhibitor, has been granted a priority review by the Food and Drug Administration.

Longer Time Between Pre- And Postoperative Chemo Worsens Survival in Ovarian Cancer

December 5th 2017, 9:27pm

Article

Longer time in between pre- and postoperative chemotherapy may be associated with significantly worse survival outcomes in women with ovarian cancer.

PARP Inhibitors Continue to Show Promise in Ovarian Cancer

November 29th 2017, 7:35pm

Article

As PARP inhibitors continue to improve outcomes in patients with ovarian cancer, they may one day be moved into the frontline treatment setting, said Susana M. Campos, M.D., a gynecologic oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School.

Stay Informed and Healthy During Cancer

November 28th 2017, 8:32pm

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When facing ovarian cancer, it is critical to stay healthy and well-informed, says Anya Khomenko.

Immunotherapy Has Big Potential in Ovarian Cancer Treatment

November 22nd 2017, 7:18pm

Article

Checkpoint inhibitors in combination with PARP inhibitors are garnering interest, with the impact of PARP inhibitors already well established in this tumor type.

Make Collecting Family Health History Part of Your Thanksgiving Plans

November 17th 2017, 2:48am

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For some, being home for the holidays means lots of extra family time. Bright Pink, a national nonprofit focused on the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer, shares how women can take advantage of this opportunity to enrich their knowledge about their family's health history.

Researchers Are Closer to a Screening Test for Ovarian Cancer

November 14th 2017, 11:54pm

Article

A newly studied blood test could be the answer to a serious question: How can a woman tell if she has ovarian cancer in its earliest stage?