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Connect Ovar Coffee: Dr. Alexander OlawaiyeThis episode features Dr. Alexander Olawaiye, discussing major advances in ovarian cancer treatment, including the ROSELLA clinical trial.  Key Highlights: 1. Ovarian Cancer Challenges: - No reliable early screening methods - Majority diagnosed at advanced stages (Stage III/IV) - Early detection remains a critical unmet need 2. ROSELLA Trial Breakthrough: - Focus on platinum-resistant ovarian cancer - Combines relacorilant (a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist) with nab-paclitaxel - Demonstrated improved progression-free survival and overall survival - No biomarker requirement, making it accessible to more patients 3. Mechanism of Action: - Relacorilant blocks cortisol signaling that promotes chemotherapy resistance - Enhances effectiveness of chemotherapy 4. Safety & Tolerability: - No new major toxicities identified - Side effects consistent with standard chemotherapy 5. Clinical Trial Importance: - Patients in trials often experience better outcomes - Participation helps advance future treatments 6. Health Equity & Access: - Disparities exist in access to care and clinical trials - Need to improve awareness, access, and inclusion 7. Future Outlook: - Rapid growth in new treatments over past decade - Emerging therapies include antibody-drug conjugates - Continued innovation offers hope for patients  Closing Message:Stay informed, consider clinical trials, and remain hopeful as new treatments continue to emerge. 

1. Future of Gynecologic Oncology and Clinical Trials 2. ADCs (antibody drug conjugates) - what we should know 3. Immunity and Immunotherapy 4. CAR-T Cell Therapy 5. Vaccines + MORE! We discuss on this episode of Connect Ovar Coffee with the Chair of Gynecologic Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center, Dr. Robert Wenham. Learn, Share and Be Empowered 💪.Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee

"You have to feel that you are in the right setting with the right physician who is taking care of YOU personally" Connect Ovar Coffee ☕️ 2026 is off to a blazing start with an outstanding chat with our Advisory Board Member and Globally renowned Expert Surgeon, Dr. Pedro Ramirez, Chair of OB-GYN at the Houston Methodist. 52 minutes of knowledge, information, compassion and candid guidance - share with anyone who may benefit. Subscribe. Listen. Learn. Share. Be Empowered! Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee! 

In this episode of Connect Ovar Coffee, Dr. Premal Thaker, Director of Gynecologic Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis joins us to talk about treatment transformations in ovarian and gynecologic cancers and what we should be hopeful for in 2026. All the latest science, right here for you. Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee!

In this episode, Physician Scientist Dr. Emil Lou, Professor, University of Minnesota School of Medicine discusses how to Break The Code on the biology of #ovariancancer cells as they relate to cell invasion, progression, tumor recurrence, and chemotherapy resistance. Listen to this fascinating discussion and share with others. This is how we Ovarcome! 

Join us as we Connect Ovar Coffee ☕️ with Dr. Brian Slomovitz to talk about the latest advances in gynecologic cancers.  A renowned specialist in clinical trial development, robotic surgery, and immunotherapy, Dr. Brian Slomovitz is the Director of Gynecologic Oncology and Co-Chair of the Cancer Research Committee at Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida. Be there. Be INFORMED. Be EMPOWERED! Let's Connect Ovar Coffee! 

Kicking off season 6 with a special episode dedicated to our Granulosa Cell Tumor (GCT) community . GCTs account for just 2–5% of all ovarian cancers, making them rare and in need of specialized care.Joining us on this episode is world-renowned expert Dr. Tyler Hillman, whose work is at the forefront of GCT treatment and research into its molecular origins. Join us for this insightful episode as we take a deep dive into the science, advances and strategies in managing GCT.Learn. Share. Be Empowered. Let’s #ConnectOvarCoffee!

Early detection, novel treatments, future progress - as we Connect Ovar Coffee, with the one and only Dr. Robert Bast.Co-founder of the gold standard marker CA 125, Dr. Bast is the Distinguished University Chair for Cancer Research, at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and one of Ovarcome's Advisory Board Members.Listen in to learn the latest research, science and developments in ovarian cancer, and how the future progress and vision are emerging.Please share with anyone who may benefit from this greatly insightful episode. Learn. Share. Be Empowered! Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee!

Appropriate and accurate knowledge of diet, nutrition, lifestyle, & supplements is just as crucial as clinical treatment in our journey to Ovarcome #OvarianCancer.1) How do we increase immunity?2) Processed food vs. whole food debate - what it really is3) Benefits of water and water therapy - why is hydration super important?4) To red meat or not to red meat? What is the optimal protein plan?5) With the plethora of supplements available in the market, which ones are worth your attention?This and MUCH MORE!Join us to learn more as we Connect Ovar Coffee ☕️ in this episode with Dr. Renee Stubbins, Assistant Professor of Nutritional Sciences in Medicine at the Houston Methodist.Learn. Share. Be Empowered! Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee! ☕️

In this episode of Connect Ovar Coffee ☕️, our Advisory Board Member and Director of Gynecologic Oncology at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Dr. Marta Crispens joins us to talk about the very important topic of recurrence management in ovarian cancer. Learn. Ask. Share. Be Empowered. Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee!

In this episode of Connect Ovar Coffee, Dr. Erin Stevens, Gynecologic Oncologist and Surgeon at Prevea Health joins us to Talk About Patient Centric Care in Ovarcoming Ovarian Cancer and shares the latest advances being made in research and treatment. Learn. Ask. Share. Be Empowered. Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee!

Nutrition is fundamental and a powerful tool for maintaining overall health and well being, as well as in helping our bodies create the optimal environment for Ovarcoming diseases, including ovarian cancer. Harnessing the powers of nutrition and its role in health is taking center place and duly so. Join us as we Connect Ovar Coffee with globally recognized nutritionist and a long time champion of Ovarcome, Katherine Lawrence to Talk About Unleashing the Powers of Nutrition in Ovarcoming Ovarian Cancer.Learn. Share. Be empowered! Let's #connectovarcoffee!

Grab your coffee or favorite beverage and tune in to our latest episode on Surgical Advances & Breakthrough Initiatives in Ovarcoming Ovarian Cancer with Dr. Kara Long, Gynecologic Oncologist Surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Please share her invaluable insights with anyone who may benefit - knowledge is power! Learn. Share. Be Empowered!  Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee!

Our opening session of CONNECT OVAR COFFEE ☕️ 2025 series with Dr. Liz Swisher, Director of Gynecologic Oncology at Fred Hutch Cancer Center is one hour of best insights, information, candidness & heart!Listen. Learn. Ask. Share. Be Empowered!Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee! ☕️

In this episode of Connect Ovar Coffee, Global Expert, Dr. Nita Lee, from The University of Chicago School of Medicine joins us to Talk About Latest Developments in Ovarian Cancer Treatment & Management. Learn. Ask. Share. Be Empowered. Let's Connect Ovar Coffee!

What to eat and what not to eat-that is the question! Join us as we Connect Ovar Coffee ☕️ with Certified Nutritionist Karen Smith to learn the science and art of nutrition during treatment & Ovarcoming. Learn. Ask. Share. Be empowered!💪 Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee!☕️

Join us as we Connect Ovar Coffee ☕️ with Global Expert Dr. Amir Jazaeri, Professor & Director of Gynecologic Cancer Immunotherapy Program MD Anderson Cancer Center, to Talk About the Future Forward Breakthroughs in Ovarian Cancer. SUBSCRIBE. Learn. Ask. Share. Be EMPOWERED. Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee!

Grab your favorite beverage to Connect Ovar Coffee ☕️ with Dr. Kathleen Moore, Chair in Developmental Therapeutics & Co-Director, Cancer Therapeutics Program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center to Talk About Future Forward Therapies in Ovarcoming Ovarian Cancer.Learn. SUBSCRIBE. Learn. Ask. Share. Be EMPOWERED. Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee 

We took an in-depth look into rare ovarian cancers and explored new questions and advances. In this episode of Connect Ovar Coffee, Global Expert Dr. Rachel Grisham joins us to Talk About the Latest Advances & Updates in Rare Ovarian Cancers. SUBSCRIBE. Listen. Learn. Share. Be EMPOWERED! Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee!

In this episode of Connect Ovar Coffee, Dr. Daniel Heller, Head of Cancer Nanomedicine Lab at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center joins us to Talk About The Promise of Pathbreaking Advances in Ovarian Cancer With Nanomedicine. Listen. Learn. Share. Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee!

In this episode of Connect Ovar Coffee, Dr. Premal Thaker, Distinguished Professor & Chief of Gynecologic Oncology, Siteman Cancer Center, joins us to Talk About Understanding & Navigating Clinical Trials in Ovarcoming Ovarian Cancer. Listen. Learn. Share. Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee! ☕️

In this episode of Connect Ovar Coffee ☕️ Dr. Lois Ramondetta, Professor, and Smitha Mallaiah, Sr Mind Body Intervention Specialist, MD Anderson Cancer Center join us to Talk About Lifestyle Interventions specifically designed for ovarian cancer and to understand the impact and benefits of Yoga Therapy in Ovarian Cancer.  Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee!

In this episode of CONNECT OVAR COFFEE, Dr. Kunle Odunsi joins us to Talk About The Greatest Advances in Immunotherapy in Ovarian Cancer. SUBSCRIBE. Learn. Share. Empower! Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee!

In this episode of CONNECT OVAR COFFEE, Christie Siebel, Clinical Dietitian, MD Anderson Cancer Center & Ovarcomer (Triple Negative Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Survivor) joins us to Talk About the Role of Diet & Nutrition in Ovarcoming Ovarian Cancer.  SUBSCRIBE. Listen. Learn. Share. Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee! 

In this episode of Connect Ovar Coffee Dr. Anil Sood, Professor, MD Anderson Cancer Center, joins us to Talk About the New Advances in Research & Treatment in Ovarian Cancer. SUBSCRIBE. Listen. Learn. Share! Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee!

Opening our 2024 Connect Ovar Coffee ☕️ series with this one hour of candid and insightful coffee chat with Dr. Marta Crispens.#93! In this episode our Advisory Board Member Dr. Marta Crispens, Director of Gynecologic Oncology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins us to Talk About the latest in the horizon for Ovarian Cancer. SUBSCRIBE. Listen. Learn. Share! Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee! 

Let's focus on mental health and Talk About Ovarcoming emotional challenges in treatment, recurrence and remission in ovarian cancer with Professor & Psychiatry Chair at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Alan Valentine. Ask. Learn. Share. Let's Connect Ovar Coffee ☕️ !

Let's talk about it - the challenges and the positives, the hopes and the realities of cancer treatment and care. In this episode of Connect Ovar Coffee Dr. Lori Spoozak, Associate Professor of Palliative Medicine at KU Cancer Center Talks About the Critical Role of Palliative Care in Ovarcoming Ovarian Cancer. Grab your favorite beverage and join us for this thought provoking candid conversation. Learn. Ask. Share. Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee! ☕️ 

#88! On this episode of Connect Ovar Coffee, Dr. Amanda Fader, Director of Gynecologic Cancers, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and President Elect of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology shares the latest updates on Rare Ovarian Cancers.  Filled with insights and inspiration, this episode is all star. SUBSCRIBE. Listen. Learn. Share! Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee!  

In this episode of CONNECT OVAR COFFEE ☕️, Dr. David O'Malley, Director, Gynecologic Oncology, Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center, joins us to Talk About the State of Ovarian Cancer: Now & The Future. Watch. Learn. Share. SUBSCRIBE. Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee!

#86 with arguably the G.O.A.T. of #OvarianCancer surgery - our Advisory Board Member and Head of Ovarian Cancer Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Dr. Dennis Chi! In this episode, Dr. Chi joins us to Talk About the Hot Topics in Ovarian Cancer Surgery. SUBSCRIBE. Listen. Learn. Share. Let's Connect Ovar Coffee!

In this episode of CONNECT OVAR COFFEE ☕️ Dr. Alejandro Rauh-Hain, Gynecologic Oncologist, MD Anderson Cancer Center, join us to Talk About the Pivotal Role of Surgery in Ovarcoming #OvarianCancer. SUBSCRIBE. Listen. Learn. Share! Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee! 

In this episode of CONNECT OVAR COFFEE Dr. Joshua Cohen, Medical Director, City of Hope Orange County, joins us to Talk About the Latest in #OvarianCancer and all the promising progress! SUBSCRIBE. Listen. Learn. Share! Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee! 

In this episode of CONNECT OVAR COFFEE, Global Expert Dr. Marilyn Huang joins us to Talk About the Latest Updates in Ovarian Cancer Treatment Advances.  SUBSCRIBE. Listen. Learn. Share. Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee!

In this episode of Connect Ovar Coffee, Global Expert Dr. Beth Karlan, Vice Chair, Women’s Health Research and Director, Cancer Population Genetics at Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, UCLA, joins us to Talk About Genetic Identifiers in Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment & Survivorship. SUBSCRIBE. Listen. Learn. Share. Let's Connect Ovar Coffee! 

In this episode of Connect Ovar Coffee, our Advisory Board Member and Global Expert Dr. Ursula Matulonis, Chief of GYN-ONC, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Professor, Harvard Medical School joins us to Talk About the Latest Advances & Breakthroughs in the treatment of recurrent Ovarian Cancer. SUBSCRIBE. Listen. Learn. Share. Let's Connect Ovar Coffee! 

In this episode of CONNECT OVAR COFFEE ☕️, Dr. B J Rimel, Medical Director, Clinical Trials Office, at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, joins us to Talk About Understanding Ovarian Cancer, Recurrence, Clinical Trials & establishing Equity of Care for our friends in the LGBTQ+ communities! SUBSCRIBE. Learn & Share.  Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee! ☕️

On this episode of CONNECT OVAR COFFEE ☕️ Dr. Abigail Asangba & Dr. Marina Walther-Antonio from Mayo Clinic Center of Individualized Medicine join us to talk about the Role of Gut Microbiome in the Pathogenesis of #OvarianCancer. Join us for this fascinating coffee hour chat! SUBSCRIBE. Listen. Learn. SHARE! Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee! 

Join us as we CONNECT OVAR COFFEE ☕️ with Rare Ovarian Cancers Guru Dr. David Gershenson, Professor, MD Anderson Cancer Center, to Talk About all things Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer & to learn the latest advances.Listen. Learn. Share. SUBSCRIBE. Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee! ☕️

Hope On The Horizon In Ovarian Cancer: Dr. Rob Coleman#75!  In this episode of CONNECT OVAR COFFEE  Global Expert Dr. Rob Coleman Talks About all the promising therapies and breakthroughs in #OvarianCancer 2023 is to bring. Listen. Learn. Share. SUBSCRIBE!  Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee!You can watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/ukJJyFIYe9k 

Join us as we CONNECT OVAR COFFEE ☕️ with Global Expert Dr. Shannon Westin, Professor, MD Anderson Cancer Center, to Talk About New Advances Now & in the Horizon for Ovarian Cancer. Listen & Share! Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee!

Runsi Sen, Founder of @Ovarcome in conversation with Dr. Rod Rocconi, Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham on Understanding the impact of Immunotherapy in Ovarian Cancer. Join us we discuss the latest advances and what's on the horizon for immunotherapy in Ovarian Cancer. Please share with anyone who may benefit - let's Connect Ovar Coffee! 

In this episode of CONNECT OVAR COFFEE, Dr. Kathleen Moore, Endowed Chair in Cancer Developmental Therapeutics, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center talks about the emerging and promising clinical trials in Ovarian Cancer. Listen, Learn, SHARE! Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee! 

13 year OVARCOMER Mandi was given a 20% chance to live 5 years after her advanced ovarian cancer diagnosis. 13 years later, Mandi is OVARCOMING strong, traveling the world, writing a book and living life to the fullest! Let's talk to Mandi about her zest for life and how she OVARCOMES each day with hope and love. Let's Connect Ovar Coffee! 

Is immunotherapy in Ovarian Cancer at the cusp of major breakthroughs? Join us as we CONNECT OVAR COFFEE ☕️ with Global Expert Dr. Amir Jazaeri, Professor and Director of the Gynecologic Cancer Immunotherapy Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center to Talk About Latest Advances in Immunotherapy in OVARCOMING Ovarian Cancer! Let's Connect Ovar Coffee! 

Debbie is a true OVARCOMER! In remission after her 4th recurrence of ovarian cancer, Debbie embraces the spirit of OVARCOMING like none other! In this episode, Debbie talks about the importance of Genetic Testing after having missed the opportunity to do it the first time, despite having family history, she talks about the importance of social support and a great relationship with her Physician, managing stress and depression and preparing for the future with HOPE. Debbie shares how almost her entire family is impacted by a BRCA mutation, and how they are navigating the knowledge and the corrective preventative actions that need to be taken for her family members. Listen to this candid coffee hour chat as we CONNECT OVAR COFFEE with Debbie Bisbano! 

Patient - Physician Relationship in OVARCOMING Ovarian CancerIn this episode of Connect Ovar Coffee, Global Expert Dr. Pedro Ramirez and Ovarcomer Gabriela Benjamin, come together to Talk About the critical role of a successful physician-patient relationship in Ovarcoming Ovarian Cancer. What to ask, what to expect, how to navigate, how to determine best treatment approaches, how to identify the best physician for you....we talk about it all! Join us for this candid coffee hour chat and share! Together #WeOvarcome! Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee!

1. Can stress cause cancer?2. What makes cancer grow?3. What is the role of radiation therapy + immunotherapy in ovarian cancer?4. What is the role of platelets in detection and treatment of ovarian cancer? 5. What is Organ On A Chip? And MORE! Global Expert Dr. Anil Sood was recently elected to the distinguished National Academy of Medicine for his discovery of the mechanistic basis for effects of chronic stress on cancer. He is a Physician, Surgeon and a Scientist bridging the gap between research and cancer care, daily. Join us for this one of a kind Coffee Hour Chat with our Advisory Board Member, Dr. Anil Sood to Talk About The Latest Advances in Ovarian Cancer Research. Together We Learn. Together #WeOvarcome! 💙 Let's #ConnectOvarCoffee!

Advances in Maintenance Therapy in Ovarian CancerIn this insightful episode, Global Expert Dr. Ursula Matulonis, Ovarcome's Advisory Board Member & Chief, Gynecologic Oncology at Dana Farber Cancer Institute Talks About Latest Advances in Maintenance Therapy in Ovarian Cancer for both platinum resistant as well as platinum sensitive patients and OVARCOMERS. Join us - let's Connect Ovar Coffee! 

In this episode of CONNECT OVAR COFFEE, Leigh Meinke, Ovarian Cancer Survivor, OVARCOMER and an astute lawyer practicing for 40+ years - talks about her journey of OVARCOMING Ovarian Cancer, the merits of Genetic Testing, and shares her knowledge & expertise on the importance of proactive Estate Planning. Why we should think about it. Why we should do it. Why we should keep ourselves empowered to make the life & health decisions that matter most to us. Learn these pearls of wisdom from an OVARCOMER herself! Leigh also talks about her love of theater, her happy moments, and shares who she is above and beyond cancer! Because we don't live with cancer. We live with love, laughter, and hope - by embracing the spirit of OVARCOMING! Let's chat with Leigh - let's Connect OVAR Coffee!