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.

Immunotherapy Has Big Potential in Ovarian Cancer Treatment

November 22nd 2017, 7:18pm

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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

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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?

Tips for Staying Sane While Dealing With Insurance

November 14th 2017, 12:11am

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People with cancer have to gear up for the emotional and mental workout of dealing with insurance. Here are some tips for coping.

Survey Asks Why Some Ovarian Cancer Patients Choose Maintenance Therapy

November 11th 2017, 12:18am

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Many patients who completed the survey felt maintenance therapy would help them buy time.

New Options Are Being Explored in Ovarian Cancer

November 6th 2017, 9:14pm

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An antibody–drug conjugate is being tested in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

Approval Sought for Avastin in the Frontline Ovarian Cancer Setting

October 30th 2017, 5:32pm

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If approved, the new indication would make frontline Avastin available in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel, followed by Avastin alone, for women with advanced epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer. The FDA is expected to render a decision on the sBLA by June 25, 2018.

A Squirrel Named Mary Jane

October 27th 2017, 6:52am

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Did a miracle occur after Mary Jane passed away from ovarian cancer?

Judge Tosses $417 Million Award in Ovarian Cancer Lawsuit Against Johnson & Johnson

October 23rd 2017, 7:33pm

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The largest ruling yet was overturned by a California judge on Oct. 20.

Can Treatment at a Large Cancer Center Mitigate Racial Disparities in Ovarian Cancer?

October 12th 2017, 8:44pm

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Studies have shown that African American women tend to have worse outcomes after ovarian cancer surgery than their white counterparts.