Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy Improves Ovarian Cancer Survival
March 24, 2015
The use of intraperitoneal chemotherapy for the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer resulted in a survival benefit over intravenous chemotherapy.
Ovarian Cancer
Early-Onset Alopecia May Signal Chemotherapy Response for Ovarian Cancer
March 18, 2015
Onset of alopecia within the first 3 cycles of chemotherapy was associated with improved survival in ovarian cancer patients who completed 6 cycles of chemo.
Possible Target Found in ARID1A-Mutated Ovarian Cancers
March 12, 2015
Researchers have discovered that ovarian cancers with ARID1A mutations may be sensitive to treatment with an inhibitor of EZH2 methyltransferase activity.
Ovarian Cancer Disease Burden Affects Survival Despite R0 Resection
February 10, 2015
Despite achieving complete surgical resection, advanced epithelial ovarian cancer or primary peritoneal cancer patients with a high disease burden had worse survival outcomes than those with lower disease burden.
Advancements in Gynecological Oncology
January 27, 2015
Could the approval of bevacizumab for advanced cervical cancer and platinum-resistant ovarian cancer last year lead to patient-specific therapies?
Veliparib Trial Fails to Improve Outcomes in Ovarian Cancer
January 23, 2015
Adding the PARP inhibitor veliparib to cyclophosphamide did not improve response rates or progression-free survival in ovarian cancer.
ACOG Recommends Salpingectomy for Ovarian Cancer Prevention
January 6, 2015
ACOG recently released a Committee Opinion on the use of salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention in at-risk women undergoing routine pelvic surgery.
FDA Approves New Drug for Advanced Ovarian Cancer
January 1, 2015
The FDA has approved olaparib, to be marketed under the name Lynparza, for the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer related to defective BRCA genes.
Oral Contraceptives May Reduce BRCA-Associated Ovarian Cancer Risk
December 18, 2014
Researchers have identified several factors, including breastfeeding and oral contraceptives, that may decrease the risk of BRCA-associated ovarian cancer.
Ovarian Cancer Cells Found With Tampon Detection Method
November 6, 2014
Ovarian cancer cells were detected by collecting and testing DNA specimens taken from the tampons of ovarian cancer patients prior to surgery for a pelvic mass.
