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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.

What Every Woman With Ovarian Cancer Should Know

March 9th 2016, 2:19am

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Knowing if a woman's ovarian cancer is genetic could have a huge impact not only on her treatment, but on her family as well.

SHARE Sets Sights on Crossing Language Barrier in Breast, Ovarian Cancer Support

March 8th 2016, 8:17pm

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Language and cultural barriers should not keep a patient from receiving and understanding their cancer care. SHARE Cancer Support steps in for people who face this struggle.

Strengthening the Cancer Sisterhood

March 8th 2016, 7:46pm

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"HKASA is known as a one-stop online shop with a research-driven backbone for patients, caretakers, and the community affected by ovarian cancer."

The NOCC's Fight to Save Lives Against Ovarian Cancer: 25 Years Strong

March 8th 2016, 3:04am

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With the overall number of deaths from cancer in decline over the past 20 years, advocacy groups like the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition are doing their part to reduce this number further.

A Cancer Foundation Grows From a Sentiment That Takes Root

March 7th 2016, 8:59pm

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Before losing her battle to ovarian cancer, Julie Paige McAvinn wanted to make sure other women were better educated about female cancers. Keeping his promise to his late wife, Peter McAvinn created the Julie Fund.

Bright Pink Puts the Accent on Preventing Breast and Ovarian Cancer in Younger Women

February 25th 2016, 1:26pm

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Jury Awards $72 Million in Talcum-Related Ovarian Cancer Case

February 25th 2016, 12:50am

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A Missouri jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $72 million in damages to the family of a woman who died from ovarian cancer, which she said was caused by products containing talcum powder.

Jessica Safran Provides Advice on Picking a Wig After Chemotherapy

January 13th 2016, 1:02am

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Safran is the Executive Director of The Identity Shift Project, which aims to bring new perspectives to healing through collaborative art making.

Oral Contraceptive Use Leads to Better Outcomes in Patients With Ovarian Cancer

December 3rd 2015, 3:02am

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Those who had taken birth control pills prior to their cancer diagnosis had improved progression-free survival compared with those who had not taken contraceptives.

Making the Case for Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Ovarian Cancer

November 17th 2015, 2:25am

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Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is increasingly used in advanced ovarian cancer, even though it has not been shown to improve survival versus primary cytoreduction.