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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.

The Unique Struggles of Women With Ovarian Cancer

July 24th 2017, 8:03pm

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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.

USPSTF Says Ovarian Cancer Screening Is Unnecessary for Most Women

July 19th 2017, 10:20pm

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Ovarian cancer screening for women who do not have symptoms of the disease may do more harm than good, according to the USPSTF.

Combinations May Be the Future for Ovarian Cancer

July 13th 2017, 6:30pm

Article

Immunotherapy and PARP inhibitor combinations may be the future of ovarian cancer treatment, says Samir N. Khleif, M.D.

Don't Let Ovarian Cancer Take Away Your Sex Life

July 10th 2017, 9:22pm

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Many patients with cancer don't hesitate when discussing side effects like fatigue, nausea and neuropathy with their health care provider; however, there is often silence when it boils down to the sexual side effects of their treatment.

PARP Inhibitors Changing the Landscape of Ovarian Cancer Treatment

July 10th 2017, 8:22pm

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The treatment landscape of ovarian cancer continues to change with the recent approvals of new agents.

Audra Moran on the Ovarian Cancer National Conference

July 10th 2017, 6:18pm

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Audra Moran, CEO & President of the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance discusses the Ovarian Cancer National Conference.

David Gershenson on Challenges to Advancing Treatment for Rare Ovarian Cancers

July 10th 2017, 6:10pm

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David Gershenson, M.D., of MD Anderson Cancer Center, explains the difficulty of advancing treatment of rare ovarian cancers: malignant ovarian germ cell tumors, sex cord stromal tumors, and types of epithelial tumors such as ovarian clear cell carcinoma, ovarian low-grade serous carcinoma, and mucinous tumors.

Maintenance Rubraca Has Potential in Ovarian Cancer

July 9th 2017, 11:08pm

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For women with platinum-sensitive, high-grade ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer, an improved progression-free survival (PFS) was seen for those who took Rubraca (rucaparib) as a maintenance therapy, compared to placebo, according to the phase 3 ARIEL3 trial.

Clinical Trials Are the Way Forward for Ovarian Cancer, but They Need Advocates at Every Level

July 9th 2017, 7:00pm

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For women with ovarian cancer, the message is clear: participating in clinical trials, even early-phase ones, offers the best hope for better treatments, but efforts are urgently needed at every level to ensure that more of these research opportunities are available.

Fruits, Vegetables and Water are Key Components of a Healthy Diet During and After Ovarian Cancer

July 9th 2017, 6:44pm

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Strategies from expert oncology dieticians can help patients to eat an appropriate diet and maintain a healthy weight during and after treatment for ovarian cancer.