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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.

Maintenance Lynparza Tablets Approved in Ovarian Cancer

August 17th 2017, 10:31pm

Article

Lynparza tablets (olaparib) tablets were granted FDA approval as a maintenance therapy for patients with recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer, who are in a complete or partial response to platinum-based chemotherapy.

Dr. Boulay Discusses Removing a 140-Pound Tumor

August 15th 2017, 11:10pm

Video

Richard Boulay, M.D., chief of the division of Gynecologic Oncology at the Lehigh Valley Health Netowrk, tells the story of removing a 140-pound tumor from Mary Clancy. The tumor had been growing for at least 10 years when it was caught by a CAT scan, and was about half her body weight.

A Promising New Agent for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer

August 15th 2017, 6:33pm

Article

A new agent showed a favorable toxicity profile for patients with epithelial ovarian cancer. The drug, mirvetuximab soravtansine (IMGN853), also demonstrated encouraging clinical activity in a phase 1 trial presented at the 2017 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.

The Role of Genetic Testing in Ovarian Cancer

August 8th 2017, 8:26pm

Article

Future treatment of ovarian cancer will include more interaction between molecular pathology and clinical pathology where genetic information can lead to more accurate pathologic diagnosis.

Cancer and Hair Loss Is More Than Physical

August 8th 2017, 10:18am

Article

Losing their hair is one more way that cancer makes patients feel they've lost control over their bodies. It's not just physical, it's personal. Here are some tips for what to say.

Lynparza Data Published as FDA Weighs Approval

August 8th 2017, 12:46am

Article

Positive clinical trial results are released at a critical moment in time.

Choice of Words Are Important for Cancer Ninjas

August 1st 2017, 9:06am

Article

I see myself as a cancer ninja. Other cancer patients might prefer a gentler word. Either way, words are important and the choice should be ours.

When Cancer Says "I'll Be Back," It's No Idle Threat

July 25th 2017, 5:20am

Article

Scoring the big NED often leads to that "Terminator" voice whispering in your ear.

Roadblocks to Advancing Treatment of Rare Ovarian Cancers

July 24th 2017, 11:11pm

Article

CURE spoke with an expert on what is getting in the way of advancing treatment for rare types of ovarian cancer.

The Unique Struggles of Women With Ovarian Cancer

July 24th 2017, 8:03pm

Video

Fay Hlubocky, Ph.D., M.A., University of Chicago Medicine, discusses the challenges that women with ovarian cancer face that may be different than those diagnosed with other cancers.