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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.

Ursula Matulonis Explains the Use of PARP Inhibitors for Ovarian Cancer

March 13th 2017, 9:31pm

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Ursula Matulonis, M.D., professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Medical Director of Gynecologic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, explains the benefits of PARP inhibitors for patients with ovarian cancer.

Rucaparib Shows Promising Activity in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

March 13th 2017, 8:59pm

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Elizabeth Swisher, M.D., discusses the ARIEL2 study, which proved that rucaparib may be a promising agent for patients with recurrent ovarian cancer.

Elizabeth Swisher Discusses Rucaparib's Side Effects for Patients With Ovarian Cancer

March 13th 2017, 1:12am

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Elizabeth Swisher, M.D., professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Genetics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Breast and Ovarian Cancer Prevention Program, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, discusses the side effects of rucaparib in the ARIEL2 trial, for patients with relapsed, platinum-sensitive high-grade ovarian carcinoma.

After Misdiagnosis, Patient Sees Promise With Immunotherapy Combination for Advanced Ovarian Cancer

March 10th 2017, 2:33am

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Marcia Goglia was given a laxative in the ER for what turned out to be ovarian cancer.

Cancer-Free

March 6th 2017, 8:36pm

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Diagnostic Laparoscopies Can Prevent Future Surgeries in Ovarian Cancer

February 1st 2017, 8:14pm

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Diagnostic laparoscopy can play a role in predicting surgery outcomes for patients with ovarian cancer.

What's the Best Chemotherapy Strategy in Ovarian Cancer?

January 24th 2017, 9:52pm

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The best chemotherapy strategy (IP versus IV) for patients with ovarian cancer is still being debated. Franco M. Muggia, M.D., weighs in.

A Voice for Patients With Ovarian Cancer

January 22nd 2017, 10:21pm

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The Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance compiled a book of stories from women who were touched by ovarian cancer.

Program Opens to Expand Patient Access to Niraparib for Ovarian Cancer

January 17th 2017, 9:56pm

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An expanded access program (EAP) was just opened up for ceratain patients with ovarian cancer to receive niraparib.

Irregular Menstrual Cycles May Offer Insight to Ovarian Cancer Risk

January 16th 2017, 7:54pm

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A recent study examined the relationship between polycystic ovarian syndrome, long or irregular periods and ovarian cancer risk.