Ovarian Cancer

Study: Early trial of new vaccine shows promise for people with Lynch syndrome

The Nous-209 vaccine for preventing cancer in people with Lynch syndrome was tested in an early-phase study. The safety and immune response results were encouraging. An immune response was seen in most participants, suggesting that the vaccine may help reduce the chance of developing cancer in people with Lynch syndrome. (posted 3/23/2026)

Article: Pelvic health therapy improves quality of life after treatment or prevention

Pelvic health therapy can significantly improve comfort, function and quality of life for people experiencing pelvic pain, bladder or bowel issues, and sexual dysfunction after cancer treatment or preventive surgery. This article highlights the importance of restoring tissue mobility, strengthening the pelvic floor and providing emotional support to empower survivors and previvors. (posted 3/23/2026)

Update: Promising FDA updates in ovarian cancer

This update highlights recent FDA news focused on ovarian cancer, including a new treatment option and two promising investigational drugs that received the FDA’s Breakthrough Therapy designation. These updates may provide more treatment choices for people with ovarian cancer. (posted 3/09/26)

Topic: What Patients Need to Know About Liquid Biopsies in Cancer Care

Liquid biopsies are tests that look for signs of cancer in blood or other body fluids. These signs can include cancer cells that have broken away from a tumor, pieces of cancer cell DNA and proteins or other biomarkers found in cancer cells. Liquid biopsies can be used to screen for cancer before a cancer diagnosis or guide treatment after a diagnosis. (posted 2/6/26)

Study: Understanding the risks of a second cancer after a breast cancer diagnosis in people with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations

After breast cancer, people who have a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation face a greater risk of a second cancer compared to individuals without a BRCA mutation. This study helps to better understand this risk so that breast cancer survivors with mutations can receive informed, personalized plans for surveillance and follow-up care. (Posted 12/11/25)

Study: Impact on sexual well-being among people with an inherited BRCA mutation

This study looked at sexual well-being in those with an inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation. Knowledge about having an inherited BRCA1 or BRCA1 mutation did not influence sexual health. However, menopause and cancer diagnosis was had a significant impact on sexual health and sexual function. (Posted 2/13/25)

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Study: Risk of peritoneal cancer is low for people with an inherited BRCA mutation after surgery

The risk of peritoneal cancer is low in people with an inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation after risk-reducing ovary removal (oophorectomy). The risk was even lower when risk-reducing surgery was done at a young age and after 2005 when removal of the fallopian tubes was included in the procedure. The findings of this research support the theory that like ovarian cancer, peritoneal cancer begins in the fallopian tubes and reinforces the age recommendation for surgery. (Posted 1/23/25)

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Guideline: Hereditary cancer gene guidelines expand

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network regularly updates guidelines for several types of hereditary cancer. These recommendations often change when new research is published. Recently, the NCCN expanded its guidelines to include information on hereditary prostate and gastric cancers. (Posted 1/6/25)

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Study: Use of cannabis for cancer symptom management

Among people with cancer, interest in the use of cannabis to manage cancer symptoms and treatment side effects is high. The world's leading professional organization of oncologists has published strategies to help adults with cancer and their healthcare providers have open, nonjudgmental discussions about the use of cannabis to manage cancer symptoms. (Posted 9/27/24)

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Topic: Acupressure for cancer symptom relief

Acupressure is a safe treatment that can be used to relieve some symptoms of cancer and side effects of treatment. Light pressure applied to key points on the body may help with fatigue, sleep, nausea and possibly other symptoms as well. (Posted 8/1/24)

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