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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.

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.

New Maintenance Therapy for Ovarian Cancer Seeks FDA Approval

October 12th 2017, 5:53pm

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The pharmaceutical company Clovis Oncology filed a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) to the FDA for their drug Rubraca (rucaparib) to be used as 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.

Expert Discusses Exciting Advances in Ovarian Cancer

October 6th 2017, 1:02am

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Rebecca Arend, M.D., gynecologic oncologist at University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, discusses the rapidly changing field of ovarian cancer.

Better Understanding of Ovarian Cancer Is Needed, Expert Says

October 4th 2017, 6:11pm

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To better understand ovarian cancer, as well as predict when women might relapse, it is crucial that researchers start investigating more of the molecular phases of the disease, says Peter Dottino, M.D.

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.