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

The landscape of ovarian cancer treatment is shifting. The Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) Annual Meeting 2026 on Women’s Cancer, held April 10–13 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, delivered what researchers are calling transformative data across targeted therapies and resistant disease. Here are the top breakthroughs presented at this event. “Game changer” treatment combination for […]

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 […]