In Treatment for Ovarian Cancer

With an ovarian cancer diagnosis, you may quickly be faced with important treatment decisions. One question your care team may consider is: Should you have surgery first, or start with chemotherapy? There isn’t one answer that’s right for everyone. New findings from an analysis of patients in the GOG-262 clinical trial highlight why treatment decisions […]

Discover how PARP inhibitors are transforming ovarian cancer treatment. Learn about HRD testing, maintenance therapy, and navigating the latest clinical data.

Learn how to proactively manage Avastin side effects in ovarian cancer care. Discover tips for monitoring symptoms and maintaining your quality of life on therapy.

Navigating ovarian cancer treatment? Learn what to expect during surgery, chemotherapy side effects, recovery timelines, and maintenance therapies like PARP inhibitors.

When you’re diagnosed with ovarian cancer, you may hear about targeted treatments called PARP inhibitors. We asked UCLA Health’s Dr. Beth Karlan to explain how they work, who they are most helpful for, and whether they might be part of your treatment plan. Watch the full webinar What are PARP inhibitors? Dr. Karlan explains, “PARP […]

Abdominal pain is a common issue for patients undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer.  There are several reasons why abdominal pain might occur, and it’s possible for multiple causes to be present simultaneously. Pain from the tumor itself Ovarian cancer often develops in the abdomen, and tumors can exert pressure on nearby organs such as the […]

When you’re diagnosed with ovarian cancer, your care team needs detailed information about your tumor to create a personalized treatment plan. This includes genetic testing and biomarker testing, which provide key insights that guide treatment decisions. Understanding what these tests are and why they matter can help you feel more confident as you navigate your […]

Ovarian cancer research has made tremendous strides in recent years, from understanding how the disease starts to finding better ways to prevent, detect, and treat it. Here’s what’s new and why it matters. Understanding ovarian cancer risk In the past, doctors often recommended surgery to remove both the ovaries and fallopian tubes for women who […]