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.
January 2nd 2025
An NDA has been accepted by the FDA for the combination of avutometinib and defactinib in KRAS-mutated recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer.
When Oncologists Retire, Their Patients Must Learn to Embrace Change
May 6th 2021“We’re all blessed that there are so many dedicated, caring health care professionals willing to step in and fill the void when members of the team move or retire,” writes a patient with cancer. “We can never forget how tough a gig it is or say thank you enough.”
Surgery With Chemotherapy Extended Progression-Free Survival in Relapsed Ovarian Cancer
April 5th 2021Patients with platinum-sensitive relapsed ovarian cancer who underwent surgery then chemotherapy had a progression-free survival of 17.4 months compared with 11.9 months in those who underwent chemotherapy alone.
Educating Others With Clinical Knowledge and Personal Experience
March 1st 2021Although a gynecologic oncologist has spent a good part of her career helping patients during their cancer journeys, she took it upon herself to take one step further to educate women on how they can advocate for themselves and potentially prevent cancer before it impacts their lives.
Remembering Loved Ones Lost to Cancer on Valentine’s Day
February 14th 2021A cancer survivor remembers his wife who died of complications from ovarian cancer on Valentine’s Day several years ago. His advice to everyone: Holidays gradually become positive reflections of all that was good before cancer took it away.
Oral Contraceptives May Reduce Endometrial, Ovarian Cancer Risk Decades After Stopping Use
January 22nd 2021Women who reported using oral contraceptives had a decreased risk of endometrial and ovarian cancer, compared to those who never used the hormone medications. The data also indicated the association extended up to three decades after patients stopped using the contraceptives.
Celebrating A ‘Cancerversary’ In A COVID-19 World
January 16th 2021It’s okay for me to not feel like celebrating my 5-year cancerversary in a world that is upside down and backward because of COVID-19. Yes, I’m grateful and blessed, but I’m not bullet-proof. I’m human. I don’t have to feel guilty. None of us do.
How COVID-19 Robs Patients with Cancer of Their Precious Time
October 6th 2020Time is a valuable commodity, especially for patients with cancer who may find themselves with limited time or limited free time to enjoy the things they loved prior to their cancer. But the COVID-19 pandemic is robbing patients of that precious time.