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No Definitive Link Found Between Female Infertility and Gynecological Cancer

By Maggie L. Shaw

April 27th 2025

New research explores the complex relationship between female infertility and gynecological cancers, revealing minimal links and emphasizing the need for further studies.

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Overweight-to-Obese Trajectory in Adulthood May Raise Ovarian Cancer Risk

By Brooke McCormick

April 22nd 2025

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Racial Differences in CA-125 Levels Tied to Ovarian Cancer Treatment Delays

By Brooke McCormick

April 17th 2025

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EHR-Based Symptom Inventory Shows Potential for Ovarian Cancer Monitoring

By Brooke McCormick

April 15th 2025

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Sociodemographic Factors Impact Cytoreductive Surgery Decisions in Advanced Ovarian Cancer

By Brooke McCormick

April 9th 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 26th 2023

Barriers, Facilitators of Breast, Ovarian Screening Tool Implementation in Community-Based Organizations

Latina women at risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer are less likely to be referred for genetic counseling and testing.

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June 23rd 2023

FDA Pauses Upifitamab Rilsodotin Trials in Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian Cancer

Following safety reports of bleeding events after treatment with upifitamab rilsodotin among patients with platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer, the FDA places a partial clinical hold on enrollment for the UP-NEXT and UPGRADE-A trials.

MIRASOL: Mirvetuximab Soravtansine Improves PFS, OS in Certain Women With Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

June 4th 2023

MIRASOL: Mirvetuximab Soravtansine Improves PFS, OS in Certain Women With Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

The confirmatory trial showed limited side effects relative to physician's choice of chemotherapy.

April 26th 2023

SORAYA Data Shed Light on Responses to Mirvetuximab Soravtansine Based on Prior Bevacizumab Exposure

The antibody drug conjugate received FDA approval in November 2022.

Neil Iyengar, MD

February 21st 2023

Neil Iyengar, MD, Emphasizes Importance of Population Health Lens in Oncology

Hayden E. Klein

FDA Approves Mirvetuximab Soravtansine-gynx for Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

November 15th 2022

FDA Approves Mirvetuximab Soravtansine-gynx for Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

Laura Joszt, MA

In addition to the drug approval, the FDA approved a companion diagnostic to be used to identify patients who are eligible to receive the treatment.

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February 15th 2021

Proximity to Treatment, Racial Disparities Are Seen in Ovarian Cancer Survival

Patients with ovarian cancer who lived within 10 miles of Kansas’s only National Cancer Institute–designated cancer center, and those of a non-White race, were shown to have less of a survival advantage.

Whitney Goldsberry, MD, University of Alabama at Birmingham

February 12th 2021

Dr Whitney Goldsberry on the Future of PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer

Whitney Goldsberry, MD, clinician at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital and fellow at the UAB Division of Gynecologic Oncology, gives her insight into the future of PARP inhibitors in ovarian cancer treatment.

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February 11th 2021

Choice of Ovarian Cancer Surgery Influenced by Risk Perception

An investigation of 24 women from the United Kingdom’s PROTECTOR trial has revealed that their concerns toward cancer risk and menopause affect their choice of surgery as treatment for ovarian cancer.

Dr Whitney Goldsberry on Cost-Sharing Trends in PARP Inhibitors for Ovarian Cancer

February 6th 2021

Dr Whitney Goldsberry on Cost-Sharing Trends in PARP Inhibitors for Ovarian Cancer

Whitney Goldsberry, MD, fellow at the University of Alabama's Division of Gynecologic Oncology, discusses findings from her and colleagues' recent analysis of cost-sharing trends for PARP inhibitors in ovarian cancer treatment.

Laparoscopy Shown to Be Cost-effective in Evaluating Newly Diagnosed Ovarian Cancer

February 5th 2021

Laparoscopy Shown to Be Cost-effective in Evaluating Newly Diagnosed Ovarian Cancer

Researchers from MD Anderson Cancer Center found that laparoscopy cost more upfront but eliminated wasteful treatment decisions.

Recent Adavosertib Results in Ovarian Cancer Could Be Sign of Things to Come

January 30th 2021

Recent Adavosertib Results in Ovarian Cancer Could Be Sign of Things to Come

Recent results with adavosertib in ovarian cancer could signal future positive results, given the number of trials using the targeted therapy with the PARP inhibitor olaparib.

January 20th 2021

Lauren M. Corduck, Founder of Oneinforty, Dies at 49; Advocated for Change in BRCA Testing Guidelines

Lauren M. Corduck, who turned a diagnosis of ovarian cancer into a crusade to educate others with similar genetic mutations, died on December 24, 2020. She was 49.

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January 15th 2021

Aggressive Treatment Might Benefit Older Patients With Ovarian Cancer

Certain elderly women with ovarian cancer might benefit from aggressive treatment methods, a study recently published in Annals of Surgical Oncology found.

Jessica Greenwood, MS

January 15th 2021

Payer Coverage Is the Key to Cost-effective Panel Testing in Gynecological Cancers

Panel testing for genetic variants linked to more cancers is cost-effective than just testing or BRCA1/2 mutations, says a clinical director for a women's health company.

Daniel F. Hayes, MD

January 9th 2021

What Is Clinical Utility in a Tumor Biomarker Test? Former ASCO President Knows It When He Sees It

Daniel F. Hayes, MD, offers definitions and an algorithm for clinicians to define clinical utility.

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January 9th 2021

Study Finds Link Between Larger Endometriomas and Ovarian Cancer

A study links the size of cysts associated with endometriosis with coexistent ovarian cancer.

Dr Bradley Monk Discusses Indications for PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer

December 30th 2020

Dr Bradley Monk Discusses Indications for PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer

Bradley Monk, MD, FACOG, FACS, clinician at Arizona Oncology, describes the current indications for PARP inhibitors in ovarian cancer.

Bradley Monk, MD

December 28th 2020

Dr Bradley Monk on Response to PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer

Bradley Monk, MD, FACOG, FACS, clinician at Arizona Oncology, discusses the ovarian cancer patients most likely to respond well to PARP inhibition.

Bradley Monk, MD

December 26th 2020

Dr Bradley Monk on the Changing Regulatory Landscape of PARP Inhibitors

Bradley Monk, MD, FACOG, FACS, a professor at the University of Arizona, chronicles the regulatory changes in PARP inhibitors as they gain more indications in ovarian cancer.

Bradley Monk, MD

December 24th 2020

Dr Bradley Monk on Multidisciplinary Care With PARP Inhibitors

Bradley Monk, MD, FACOG, FACS, clinician at Arizona Oncology, shares his experience mitigating the potential side effects of PARP inhibitors in ovarian cancer treatment.

Bradley Monk, MD, FACOG, FACS

December 18th 2020

Dr Bradley Monk Discusses PARP Inhibitor Reimbursement

Bradley Monk, MD, FACOG, FACS, clinician at Arizona Oncology, professor at the University of Arizona and Creighton University in Phoenix, discusses the reimbursement of PARP inhibitors in ovarian cancer.

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December 11th 2020

Novel Combination Shows Promise in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

A combination of pembrolizumab with bevacizumab and cyclophosphamide showed clinical activity and tolerability in patients with recurrent ovarian cancer, a small study found.

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December 10th 2020

Top-line Phase 1 Results for Cantrixil Confirm Earlier Efficacy, Safety Signals

Kazia Therapeutics will report the full results at a future scientific meeting.

Phase 1 Study of Novel Drug for Ovarian Cancer Shows Positive Results

December 5th 2020

Phase 1 Study of Novel Drug for Ovarian Cancer Shows Positive Results

One patient had a complete response and the majority of patients achieved disease control at 12 weeks.

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December 4th 2020

Assisted Reproductive Technology Does Not Increase Ovarian Cancer Risk

New findings in Journal of the National Cancer Institute contradict previous research indicating that assisted reproductive technology might lead to an increased risk of ovarian cancer.

Study Examines Impact of Tumor Mutational Burden on Ovarian Cancer

November 25th 2020

Study Examines Impact of Tumor Mutational Burden on Ovarian Cancer

Allison Inserro

Tumor mutational burden is an emerging biomarker to predict response to immune checkpoint inhibitors, but its utility as a prognostic indicator in ovarian cancer is unclear.

Small Study Finds Potential Risk of Hematologic Abnormalities After Ovarian Cancer Treatment

November 24th 2020

Small Study Finds Potential Risk of Hematologic Abnormalities After Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Jared Kaltwasser

The new report suggests that patients treated with prolonged poly-ADP-ribose polymerase inhibitors after chemotherapy may need close hematological monitoring.

Patients With Ovarian Cancer Struggle With Uncertainty, Fears of Future, Study Finds

November 23rd 2020

Patients With Ovarian Cancer Struggle With Uncertainty, Fears of Future, Study Finds

Jared Kaltwasser

The dearth of effective treatment options for patients with ovarian cancer not only leads to poor health outcomes, but also leads to psychological distress, according to new research.

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November 19th 2020

Review Offers First Head-to-Head Look at PARP Inhibitors for Ovarian Cancer

Jaime Rosenberg

Drawing on data from 6 randomized controlled trials accounting for over 2200 patients, the researchers the researchers compared the efficacy and safety of olaparib, rucaparib, and niraparib.

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