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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.

9 Questions With a Surgeon: Life After Risk-Reducing Surgery

July 23rd 2016, 12:03am

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Olga Ivanov talks with CURE about the multiple side effects, including changes in sex drive, that happen after women have risk-reducing surgery.

Multigene Panel Testing Could Reveal Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risks

July 14th 2016, 10:47pm

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Allison W. Kurian offers insight on using multigene panel testing to discover breast and ovarian cancer risks that may have otherwise went undetected.

Niraparib Improves Outcomes for Patients With Ovarian Cancer

June 29th 2016, 10:44pm

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Maintenance treatment with the novel agent niraparib improved progression-free survival (PFS) compared with placebo for patients with recurrent ovarian cancer harboring a germline BRCA (gBRCA) mutation or homologous recombination deficiency (HRD).

Expert Reviews Importance of BRCA Testing in Ovarian Cancer

June 27th 2016, 7:55pm

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Testing for BRCA mutations is an important step in developing the treatment plan for patients with breast cancer, says Leslie Randall.

Intervention May Help Combat Sexual Dysfunction After Ovarian Cancer Care

June 21st 2016, 6:07pm

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A program was launched to help ovarian cancer survivors combat sexual dysfunction they experience after treatment.

After Surgery for Ovarian Cancer, Combine Intraperitoneal and Intravenous Chemotherapy

June 5th 2016, 2:52am

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Women who received intraperitoneal chemotherapy after surgery for ovarian cancer had a reduced amount of disease progression when compared with those who received chemotherapy via IV.

Study Suggests BRCA1 Carriers Should Avoid Delaying Pregnancy

May 27th 2016, 9:18pm

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According to a recent study, women with the BRCA1 mutation should not delay their pregnancies because their fertility may quickly decline once they enter their 30s.

Yes, Cancer Is Making Me Lose My Hair

April 25th 2016, 7:52pm

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BRCA Mutations Associated With Longer Survival in Ovarian Cancer

April 15th 2016, 6:39pm

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According to an analysis of the phase 3 GOG-0218 trial, patients who had ovarian cancer and mutations in homologous recombination (HR) genes showed improved survival rates when compared to patients without the mutations.

PARP Inhibitor's Approval Could Expand to Include Ovarian Cancer Patients Without BRCA Mutation

April 13th 2016, 9:50pm

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Phase 3 studies are giving investigators hope that Lynparza (olaparib) will gain FDA approval for the treatment of ovarian cancer, according to Ursula A. Matulonis.