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A groundbreaking treatment is giving hope to women with advanced platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, a diagnosis that has long meant limited options. In early trials, more than half of patients saw their tumors shrink.
A groundbreaking treatment just became available to thousands of European women whose ovarian cancer stopped responding to standard chemotherapy. The approval marks the first time an immunotherapy has been authorized in the EU for this hard-to-treat condition.
SallyAnn Decker survived breast cancer twice before a simple genetic test revealed ovarian cancer so early that surgery caught it before symptoms appeared. Now she's on a mission to convince her family to get tested too.
Lisa Hale will attempt to break a Guinness World Record at the London Landmarks Half Marathon while dressed as a giant womb, raising awareness for ovarian cancer after losing her mum to the disease. She's already raised nearly £4,000 and trained in a weighted vest to prepare for the unique challenge.
Isabella Solis beat a rare ovarian cancer that produced a 14-pound tumor, and Make-A-Wish is sending her to meet Pope Leo XIV in Rome. The 16-year-old from Albuquerque now plans to become a pediatric oncology nurse to help other kids fighting cancer.
British researchers discovered why identical cancer treatments work brilliantly for some patients but fail others. The breakthrough could help doctors personalize therapies and save thousands of lives.
Researchers discovered that ovarian cancer cells activate survival mode within hours of treatment, but an existing lung cancer drug can block this response. The breakthrough could help thousands of women whose tumors stop responding to therapy.
Lisa Hale will run the London Landmarks Half Marathon dressed as giant ovaries to honor her mother who died from ovarian cancer. She's attempting a Guinness World Record while raising awareness about symptoms that are easy to miss.
UC San Diego researchers discovered how to "re-educate" immune cells to attack aggressive ovarian cancer by blocking a protein and triggering omega-3 signals. The breakthrough could make existing treatments far more effective for patients with limited options.
Cambridge researchers discovered why lung and ovarian cancers return after chemotherapy and found a promising way to stop it. The breakthrough could help millions of patients facing cancer recurrence.
Mayo Clinic researchers discovered that brigatinib, a lung cancer drug, may help ovarian cancer patients overcome treatment resistance when combined with existing therapies. The breakthrough could transform care for women facing one of the deadliest cancers.
Cancer survivors and fighters will parade around Churchill Downs before the Kentucky Oaks race in a tradition that honors their courage. Submissions are open now through March 3 for anyone battling breast or ovarian cancer.
Cancer patients gained several new FDA-approved tools this week, including tests to guide treatment decisions and drug combinations for hard-to-treat cancers. These advances offer fresh hope for more personalized, effective care.
Researchers created an AI tool that predicts which ovarian cancer treatments will work best for each patient right at diagnosis, using slides doctors already have. The breakthrough could help patients avoid ineffective chemotherapy and find better options faster.
Japanese researchers discovered that ovarian cancer cells team up with other cells in the body to spread faster and resist treatment. The breakthrough could lead to new drugs that save thousands of lives each year.
A South Korean woman who survived Stage 4 ovarian cancer at age 21 just celebrated her twins' first birthday at the fertility clinic that made her pregnancy possible. The medical team that helped her conceive joined the traditional celebration, marking a triumph over both cancer and infertility.
A South Korean woman who fought stage 4 ovarian cancer at age 20 just celebrated her twins' first birthday, a milestone once thought impossible. Her story proves that hope and persistence can triumph over devastating odds.