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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.

Sarah Sciortino on Fertility and Sexuality in Younger Patients with Ovarian Cancer

July 9th 2017, 6:23pm

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Sarah Sciortino, MSW, LSW, Oncology Psychosocial Support Services Program Coordinator at University of Chicago Hospital, discusses the unique concerns that younger patients with ovarian cancer can face.

Mark Gibbons on Caregivers of Patients with Ovarian Cancer

July 9th 2017, 6:20pm

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Mark Gibbons of Caregiver Action Network discusses the emotions caregivers to patients with ovarian cancer may have.

The Road Ahead for Ovarian Cancer

July 9th 2017, 2:43am

Article

Opening the 20th Annual Ovarian Cancer National Conference in Chicago, John Moroney, M.D., underscored the challenges that remain in the early detection and treatment of ovarian cancer, but also the tremendous hope that resides in robust clinical trial research.

Nita Lee on Recurrence of Ovarian Cancer

July 9th 2017, 1:02am

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Nita Karnik Lee, MD, MPH, of The University of Chicago Medicine, discusses what patients with ovarian cancer should know about when entering survivorship.

Workshop Aims to Ease the Journey for Family Caregivers of Women With Ovarian Cancer

July 9th 2017, 12:56am

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Mark Gibbons, senior director of external programs with the nonprofit Caregiver Action Network, explains the importance of caregivers taking care of themselves while at the Ovarian Cancer National Conference.

Jennifer Lane-Riefler on Financial Assistance Available for Patients with Ovarian Cancer

July 8th 2017, 8:14pm

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Jennifer Lane-Riefler, MCHES, CFm, Executive Director of Cancer Services of Grant County, discusses the financial assistance opportunities available for patients with ovarian cancer.

PARP Inhibitors Plus Immunotherapy May Be the Future in Ovarian Cancer

June 27th 2017, 6:55pm

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The future of treating ovarian cancer may lie in combinations of immunotherapy plus PARP inhibitors, says Samir N. Khleif, M.D.

Examining Age-Specific Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk Among BRCA Carriers

June 23rd 2017, 5:36pm

Article

A recent study examined how age plays a factor in cancer risk for women with the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic mutation.

Study Shows Zejula's Benefit in Treating Ovarian Cancer

June 15th 2017, 12:33am

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Superior progression-free survival (PFS) was seen in patients with ovarian cancer who previously had a partial response (PR) to platinum-based therapy when they took Zejula (niraparib). This response was seen in patients with or without germline BRCA mutations, according to data from the ENGOT-OV16/NOVA trial presented at the 2017 ASCO Annual Meeting.

Pairing PARP Inhibitors With Other Drug Types the Next Frontier for BRCA-Mutated Ovarian Cancers

June 11th 2017, 6:44pm

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The idea of interfering with DNA’s self-repair capabilities has been at the heart of this decade’s progress in treating ovarian cancer, and the focus now is on combining PARP inhibitors with other types of therapies.