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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.

Putting Fear of Recurrence Aside by Living Passionately

October 2nd 2017, 10:38am

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For patients with metastatic cancer, NED times are often overshadowed by their lurking disease waiting to pounce and return. Here are some thoughts on living life passionately, both during treatment and while NED

More Patients Can Benefit from New Ovarian Cancer Treatments

September 29th 2017, 6:07pm

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PARP inhibitors are changing the way ovarian cancer is treated.

More Expansive Genetic Testing Needed in Ovarian Cancer

September 28th 2017, 11:54pm

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More research is needed on the other genetic mutations, besides BRCA, that patients with ovarian cancer harbor so that they can be used to help plan treatments.

A Whisper and Then a Scream

September 26th 2017, 10:52pm

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Some moments in life get seared into your brain. Years later you can picture exactly what you were wearing. You can conjure up the smell of the room.

Mail-Order Kits Expand Patient Access to Genetic Testing

September 26th 2017, 9:07pm

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Mail-order kits are now making genetic testing more accessible to patients who may need it the most.

Combinations May Be Crucial for Immunotherapy in Ovarian Cancer

September 26th 2017, 5:06pm

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The future for immunotherapy treatment for gynecologic cancers may be found in drug combinations, according to Dmitriy Zamarin, M.D., Ph.D., who admits that these agents have been slower to demonstrate progress in this group of patients.

The Importance of Seeing an Ovarian Cancer Specialist

September 15th 2017, 7:58pm

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Renee Cowan, gynecologic oncology fellow at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), discusses the importance of patients with ovarian cancer seeing an oncologist who specializes in the field.

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.