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NASCAR’s Sherry Pollex Dies from Ovarian Cancer

Longtime girlfriend of American race car driver Martin Truex Jr. was diagnosed with stage 3 disease in 2014

Moffitt’s 28th Annual Magnolia Ball Raises Over $3.4 Million for Cancer Research

The signature event honors Moffitt’s patients, researchers, clinicians and donors

Using Any Hormonal Birth Control Slightly Increases Breast Cancer Risk

First-of-its-kind study compares different types of popular hormonal contraceptives

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Greater Cancer Risk, Study Finds

Increased consumption tied specifically to ovarian and breast cancer risk

Group Calls for Fallopian Tube Removal to Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk

Without effective screening, the procedure acts as a preventive tool

New Immunotherapy Could Be on the Horizon for Ovarian Cancer

Understanding tertiary lymphoid structures could unlock new treatments for a variety of cancers

Ocala Royal Dames Fund $1 Million for Moffitt Cancer Research

For more than three decades, a group of Ocala-area women have worked tirelessly and methodically to raise money for cancer research.

Moffitt Cancer Center’s Clinical Trials Focus on Expansion, Diversity and Innovation

The cancer center offers one of the largest portfolios of clinical trials in the nation, with nearly 400 active treatment trials

Swimming Pool Keeps Mom Strong During Cancer Journey

Since her ovarian cancer diagnosis, Kim Lamke stays as active as possible for her physical and mental health

Improving Outcomes When Cancer Spreads to Bones

Fractures can have serious implications on patients with metastatic disease

Imaging May Help Guide Ovarian Cancer Treatment Decisions

Moffitt study finds radiomic feature that may predict best first-line treatment approach for these patients

Moffitt Cancer Center Showcases Top Science

Researchers from around the globe share the latest at American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting

Tennis Legend Chris Evert Reveals Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis

Cancer was discovered following a preventive hysterectomy

FDA Approves “Glowing Tumor” Drug for Ovarian Cancer Surgery

Fluorescent dye helps surgeons better identify hard-to-find cancer cells

PALB2 Gene Linked to Ovarian, Breast Cancers

Modern era of genetic analysis goes beyond BRCA

Ovarian Cancer: What You Need to Know

Moffitt experts answer your questions

What is Peritoneal Disease?

This disease starts in numerous sites and can spread through abdominal lining

Don’t Wait

Ovarian cancer survivor follows daughter’s advice to go to Moffitt.

CNN’s Christiane Amanpour Shares Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis

TV news anchor urges women to “always listen to your bodies”

It’s About More Than Just Pronouns

As a non-binary person, Jen Poblete-Scaglione wanted to navigate cancer openly and honestly

Obesity Increases Chance Cancer Will Return

New study finds overweight breast cancer survivors are more likely to develop a second cancer

Beyond BRCA: Know Your Inherited Cancer Risk

Genetic testing for inherited breast cancer risk includes more than BRCA1 & BRCA2

Revolutionizing Ovarian Cancer Treatment through Genetics Testing

Certain genetic mutations can play an important role in treatment options

Drug Improves Survival in Relapsed Ovarian Cancer Patients with BRCA Mutation

Maintenance therapy with olaparib extended survival by more than a year

What is Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer?

About 15% of breast cancers and 20% of ovarian cancers are caused by BRCA gene mutations.

Can PTSD Increase Your Cancer Risk?

New Moffitt study suggests women who experience symptoms of PTSD have an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer.

Should I Be Tested for BRCA Mutations?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has updated recommendations for BRCA testing and genetic counseling.

The Power of CAR T in Solid Tumor Treatment

CAR T therapy involves a patient’s own T cells that have been genetically engineered to target a patient’s own specific cancer.

Can Fluorescent Dye Help Detect Ovarian Cancer

This year, more than 22,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Birth Control Pills Linked with Reduced Risk of Ovarian Cancer Death

Using oral contraceptives has been tied to a reduced risk for highly fatal aggressive ovarian cancer, according to study results presented at the Amer ...

Immunotherapy May Boost Survival in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

Combination chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment shows promise in recent study.

Drug Offers Hope to Ovarian Cancer Patients

Maintenance therapy with niraparib prolongs remission and keeps side effects at bay longer.

Grey’s Anatomy Star Misinforms on Ovarian Cancer

She may play a doctor on television, but Grey’s Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo is no medical expert.

Evidence Mounts Linking Aspirin to Lower Risk of Ovarian Cancer

New study shows daily use can reduce risk by 23 percent

Is Immunotherapy the Key to Fighting Ovarian Cancer?

Oncologists believe immunotherapy could be the missing piece of the puzzle.

5 Signs of Ovarian Cancer You Could Be Missing

Early stages of the disease often cause no symptoms and the cancer has usually spread by the time it is diagnosed.

Ovarian Cancer Risks, Survival May Benefit from Daily Aspirin

Two new studies examined daily aspirin use for those at risk or diagnosed with the disease

CAR T Drives New Ovarian Cancer Research

The new genetically-modified CAR T-cells seek out and destroy cancer cells expressing an FSH receptor protein found on a large number of ovarian cance ...

What is Heated Chemotherapy?

Heated chemotherapy, or hyperthermic intraoperative peritoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), can be used to treat cancers that have spread to the lining of th ...

Ovarian Cancer Patients May Benefit from Personalized Vaccines

Could personalized vaccines be the future of ovarian cancer treatment?

Federal Funding Lowest for Gynecological Cancers

When it comes to money for cancer research, not all cancers are funded equally.

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