Ovarian Cancer | Tumor

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.

For Best Survival in Ovarian Cancer, Chemotherapy Doses Must be in Line with Body Weight

July 15th 2015, 6:13pm

Article

According to professional practice guidelines, women with ovarian cancer should get doses of chemotherapy that are based on their weight. When they receive less than that, a new study has found, the result can be poorer survival.

Kenneth Freundlich on the Importance of Advocacy for Patients With Hereditary Cancers

July 7th 2015, 11:23pm

Article

Kenneth Freundlich, neuropsychologist, Morris Psychological Group, Parsippany, NJ, and FORCE volunteer, discusses the importance of advocacy for patients with hereditary cancers.

Kenneth Freundlich on Support for Patients With Hereditary Cancers

July 7th 2015, 6:49pm

Article

Kenneth Freundlich, neuropsychologist, Morris Psychological Group, Parsippany, NJ, and FORCE volunteer, comments on supporting patients with hereditary cancers.

Sue Friedman on Informed Decision-Making in Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancers

July 1st 2015, 1:58am

Article

Sue Friedman, Executive Director, FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered), discusses the ABOUT Network and the importance of informed decision-making.

Sue Friedman on Informed Decision-Making in Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancers

July 1st 2015, 1:58am

Article

Sue Friedman, Executive Director, FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered), discusses the ABOUT Network and the importance of informed decision-making.

CURE Magazine Teams Up with the Foundation for Women's Cancer in Advocacy Spotlight Partnership Program

June 25th 2015, 11:57pm

Article

CURE Magazine and the Foundation for Women's Cancer have teamed up in CURE's Advocacy Spotlight Partnership program to battle women's cancer through education and shared advocacy on behalf of women suffering from below-the-belt women's cancers.

An Expedition Through Cancer

June 12th 2015, 10:09pm

Article

Backpacking through Nepal, two magicians discover a life-changing secret.

Rucaparib Elicits High Response Rate in BRCA-Mutant Ovarian Cancer

June 10th 2015, 11:39pm

Article

Treatment with a new PARP inhibitor called rucaparib demonstrated robust clinical activity and a tolerable safety profile for women with biomarker-defined relapsed ovarian cancer.

Two-Pronged Strategy With PARP Inhibitor Gains Traction in Breast and Ovarian Cancers

May 8th 2015, 7:46pm

Article

A two-pronged strategy combining the PARP inhibitor Lynparza and the PI3K inhibitor BKM120 proved to be a safe and clinically beneficial regimen for women with TNBC and for patients with high-grade serous ovarian cancer.

Empowering Patients Along Their Cancer Journey

May 8th 2015, 6:14pm

Article

An oncology nurse navigator writes about her patient's journey with ovarian cancer.