Ovarian Cancer

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Ovarian Cancer Survival Gaps Persist Across Racial, Ethnic Groups

May 27th 2025

Abstracts published ahead of the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting found persistent ovarian cancer survival disparities among racial and ethnic subgroups, particularly within disaggregated Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations.

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Advances in Ovarian Cancer: Using Genomics and Optimizing Maintenance Therapy

May 18th 2025

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Access to Minimally Invasive Surgery for Advanced Ovarian Cancer Varies Widely by Facility

May 16th 2025

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Real-World Data Show Bevacizumab Benefits Only High-Risk Patients With Epithelial Ovarian Cancer

May 13th 2025

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Global Analysis Sheds Light on Women’s Cancer Trends

May 11th 2025

Ovarian Cancer Guideline Updates 2024

Ronald D. Alvarez, MD, MBA, analyzes recent changes to NCCN guidelines for ovarian cancer care and provides updates on the latest clinical trial data.

Ronald D. Alvarez, MD, MBA, analyzes recent changes to NCCN guidelines for ovarian cancer care and provides updates on the latest clinical trial data.
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June 21st 2025

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January 21st 2025

Gynecologic Oncology Practices Evolve With Surgical De-Escalation Trends

Brooke McCormick
Researchers identified a 15-year shift toward surgical de-escalation in gynecologic oncology, marked by fewer surgical interventions, increased adoption of minimally invasive techniques, and a greater focus on fertility preservation and sentinel lymph node procedures.
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January 19th 2025

AI Outperforms Traditional Methods in Predicting Ovarian Cancer Surgery Outcomes

Brooke McCormick
Artificial intelligence (AI) models, particularly artificial neural networks and machine learning, outperform traditional methods in predicting post–complete cytoreduction outcomes in patients with ovarian cancer, including overall survival, no residual disease, and postoperative complications.
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January 16th 2025

High HSP60 Expression Signals Poor Prognosis, Aggressive Tumors in Ovarian Cancer

Brooke McCormick
High heat shock protein 60 (HSP60) expression in patients with ovarian cancer is associated with larger tumors, advanced stages, and worse survival outcomes, highlighting its potential as a prognostic biomarker.
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January 14th 2025

Niraparib Improves Outcomes in Patients With Stage III EOC, No Visible Residual Disease

Brooke McCormick
Patients with stage III epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) and no visible residual disease after primary cytoreductive surgery had significantly longer real-world progression-free survival and time to next treatment when treated with first-line maintenance niraparib compared with those with higher-risk disease.
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January 9th 2025

Nomogram Predicts Overall Survival in Patients With Ovarian Cancer, Liver Metastases

Brooke McCormick
Researchers developed and validated a nomogram to predict 1-, 2-, and 3-year overall survival (OS) in patients with ovarian cancer and liver metastases (OCLM), outperforming an external model in stability and accuracy.
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January 7th 2025

Global Trends in Ovarian Cancer Incidence Highlight Regional, Histological Variations

Brooke McCormick
Between 1988 and 2017, there were significant global variations and trends in ovarian cancer incidence and its subtypes, influenced by genetic, reproductive, and socioeconomic factors.
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December 29th 2024

Top 5 Most-Read Ovarian Cancer Content of 2024

Brooke McCormick
The top 5 ovarian cancer articles of 2024 covered topics such as the impact of air pollution on ovarian cancer risk, treatment strategies for patients with liver metastases, and the benefits of early diagnosis through symptom-triggered testing.
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December 23rd 2024

Exercise May Benefit Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients With Ovarian Cancer

Brooke McCormick
Exercise interventions may help manage chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in patients with ovarian cancer through improved physical activity and muscle function, but evidence remains limited.
Dr Alice Lee
December 16th 2024

Addressing Ovarian Cancer Outcome Disparities With Cultural Understanding, Disaggregated Research

Brooke McCormick
In the final part of our interview, Alice W. Lee, PhD, MPH, highlights the importance of addressing ovarian cancer care disparities and beyond by understanding cultural and behavioral factors and adopting a more disaggregated approach to research.
Dr Alice Lee
December 13th 2024

Uncovering Factors Driving Survival in Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Asian Indian/Pakistani Patients With Ovarian Cancer

Brooke McCormick
In part 2 of our interview, Alice W. Lee, PhD, MPH, of California State University, Fullerton, examines survival disparities between Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and Asian Indian/Pakistani patients with ovarian cancer and suggests areas for further research.
Dr Alice Lee
December 11th 2024

Revealing Ovarian Cancer Survival Gaps Among Asian American Subgroups

Brooke McCormick
Alice W. Lee, PhD, MPH, of California State University, Fullerton, discusses her study on ovarian cancer survival disparities among disaggregated Asian American subgroups, emphasizing the need for a subgroup-specific approach in cancer research.
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December 9th 2024

Individualized Niraparib Starter Dosing Cuts AE Costs in Ovarian Cancer by 48%

Brooke McCormick
Implementing an individualized starting dose (ISD) of niraparib (Zejula; GSK) reduced severe hematologic adverse event (AE) management costs by 48% compared with a fixed starting dose (FSD) in US patients with ovarian cancer.
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November 28th 2024

European Commission Approves Mirvetuximab Soravtansine for FRα+ Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

Caroline Seymour
The European Commission has approved mirvetuximab soravtansine for select patients with pretreated folate receptor–alpha (FRα)-positive, platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
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November 26th 2024

Avutometinib With Defactinib for Recurrent KRAS Mutant LGSOC Completes Rolling New Drug Application

Gillian McGovern
If approved, the combination regimen would be the first FDA-approved treatment for adults with recurrent KRAS mutant low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC).
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November 22nd 2024

Early Palliative Care Linked to Better End-of-Life Outcomes in Ovarian Cancer

Brooke McCormick
Initiating palliative care more than 3 months before death improves end-of-life outcomes for patients with ovarian cancer, highlighting the need for earlier interventions.
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November 13th 2024

Ovarian Cancer Survival Varies Widely Among Asian American Subgroups

Brooke McCormick
Researchers found significant differences in ovarian cancer survival among Asian American subgroups, emphasizing the importance of analyzing these groups separately.
Dr Bonnie Qin
November 7th 2024

Charting a Healthier Future: Improving Ovarian Cancer Survival for Black Women Through Dietary Adherence

Brooke McCormick
Bonnie Qin, PhD, assistant professor at Rutgers Cancer institute, discusses factors that may influence adherence to dietary guidelines and improve survival for Black women with ovarian cancer.
Dr Bonnie Qin
November 5th 2024

Nourishing Survival: The Impact of Dietary Quality on Black Women With Ovarian Cancer

Brooke McCormick
Bonnie Qin, PhD, of Rutgers Cancer Institute, emphasizes that moderate improvements in prediagnosis dietary quality can significantly enhance survival rates among Black women diagnosed with high-grade serous ovarian cancer.
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October 29th 2024

HPV 16 and 18 Linked to Ovarian Cancer Risk

Celeste Krewson
In a recent meta-analysis, the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV), especially types 16 and 18, was significantly increased among patients with ovarian cancer (OC) vs controls.
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October 24th 2024

Prediagnosis Diet Improves Survival in Black Women With Deadly Ovarian Cancer

Brooke McCormick
Moderate prediagnosis adherence to dietary guidelines was associated with improved survival rates among Black women with high-grade serous ovarian cancer, the most common and lethal type of ovarian cancer.
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October 22nd 2024

Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Becomes Leading Initial Treatment for Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer

Brooke McCormick
By 2021, neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by interval cytoreductive surgery became the most common initial treatment for patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer, overtaking primary cytoreductive surgery.
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October 18th 2024

Increased Ovarian Cancer Risk Linked to Elevated Nitrogen Dioxide Exposure, Study Finds

Brooke McCormick
Higher levels of ambient nitrogen dioxide may be linked to an increased incidence of ovarian cancer, while associations with other pollutants remain inconclusive.
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October 15th 2024

Mirvetuximab Soravtansine Effective in Patients With FRα+, Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian Cancer

Brooke McCormick
The phase 2 PICCOLO trial demonstrated that mirvetuximab soravtansine (Elahere; AbbVie) is effective and tolerable in heavily pre-treated patients with folate receptor alpha-positive (FRα+), platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer.
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October 4th 2024

High Alternate Mediterranean Diet Scores Tied to Better Survival in Patients With Ovarian Cancer

Brooke McCormick
Higher pre- and postdiagnosis Alternate Mediterranean Diet (AMED) scores are associated with improved overall survival in patients with ovarian cancer.
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September 30th 2024

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Prioritizing Early Detection, Bridging Equity Gaps

Brooke McCormick
September marked Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of early detection and the need for equitable treatment access.
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September 27th 2024

5 Things to Know About Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer

Pearl Steinzor
The first-ever Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer (LGSOC) Awareness Day is dedicated to raising awareness, providing resources, and advocating for more research into this rare and recurrent form of ovarian cancer.
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September 26th 2024

NXP800 Gains FDA Orphan Drug Status in ARID1a-Deficient Ovarian Cancers

Jordyn Sava
NXP800 was granted orphan drug designation from the FDA in ARID1a-deficient ovarian, fallopian tube, and primary peritoneal cancers.
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September 25th 2024

CHMP Recommends Mirvetuximab Soravtansine for FRα+ Ovarian Cancer

Ashling Wahner
The European Medicines Agency's (EMA’s) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended the marketing authorization of mirvetuximab soravtansine (Elahere; AbbVie) for folate receptor alpha–positive (FRα+), platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian cancer.
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September 24th 2024

Olaparib/Cediranib Misses Survival End Points in Relapsed Ovarian Cancer Trial

Ashley Chan
Treatment with maintenance olaparib/cediranib demonstrated similar survival vs olaparib alone in platinum-sensitive relapsed ovarian cancer.
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September 21st 2024

Pan-Immune-Inflammation–Based Nomogram Predicts OS, PFS in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer

Brooke McCormick
Researchers developed a pan-immune-inflammation–based nomogram to accurately predict overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer
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