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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.

Too Few Women With Breast or Ovarian Cancer Undergo Genetic Testing

September 13th 2017, 8:52pm

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Women with ovarian or breast cancer often don’t receive the genetic testing they need in order to devise the best treatment plans, a new study says.

What Ovarian Cancer Taught Me About Myself and Others

September 12th 2017, 9:30am

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Ovarian cancer is a hard taskmaster, but cancer teaches us important life, faith and family lessons

Nausea, Vomiting No Longer a Top Chemotherapy Concern Among Patients

September 9th 2017, 7:08pm

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Nausea and vomiting are no longer top concerns for patients undergoing chemotherapy. Socio-psychological concerns, instead, have jumped to the forefront.

Putting Ovarian Self-Awareness in Action with Bright Pink

September 6th 2017, 8:46pm

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September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, but many people still aren’t aware of the symptoms and risk factors that can sometimes lead to an ovarian cancer diagnosis. Here are two steps you can take to personalize your approach to ovarian health management by being "ovarian self-aware."

Finding More Molecular Targets for Ovarian Cancer to Personalize Treatment

September 5th 2017, 7:54pm

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In a recent study, researchers were working on identifying different molecular targets to better provide personalized care to patients with ovarian cancer. To do this, they examined more than 4,000 tumor specimins.

BRCA Mutations May Cause Drug Resistance in Breast and Ovarian Cancer

September 4th 2017, 9:36pm

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There is a relationship between the genetics of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations and the risk of a patient with breast or ovarian cancer being resistant to platinum-based chemotherapy, according to recent research conducted at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The study’s senior author Katherine Nathanson, M.D., spoke with CURE about these findings.