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LGSOC Experts
The following videos were filmed at the STAAR Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer LGSOC Patient Conference held in Houston, TX on February 7-8, 2025.
Special thank you to the conference video filming sponsor Not These Ovaries.
Special thank you to the conference video filming sponsor Not These Ovaries.
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Dr. David GershensonTOPIC: Two Decades of Progress in the Understanding of LGSOC
World-renowned LGSOC expert Dr. David Gershenson discusses the past two decades of LGSOC research, including the significance of the first decade of the 21st century, lessons learned from observational studies and clinical trials, and future directions in the study of LGSOC.
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Dr. Rachel GrishamTOPIC: Clinical Trials for Women with LGSOC
Leading LGSOC researcher Dr. Rachel Grisham provides an overview of the clinical trial structure, including how to find an appropriate clinical trial and what trials are currently available for low-grade serous ovarian cancer.
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Dr. Brian SlomovitzTOPIC: What's on the LGSOC Research Timeline?
LGSOC does not yet have any FDA-approved treatments developed specifically for the disease. Dr. Brian Slomovitz discusses the process of getting an FDA approved treatment, and how doctors are treating patients in the meantime by repurposing other medications.
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Dr. Kwong-Kwok WongTOPIC: Toward a Deeper Molecular Understanding of LGSOC
Dr. Wong discusses the molecular pathogenesis of LGSOC, investigative approaches, and clinical implications of a deep molecular understanding of the disease.
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Dr. Lauren CobbTOPIC: Navigating LGSOC Recurrence--Insights and Strategies
Dr. Cobb discusses navigating recurrence in low-grade serous ovarian cancer, addressing common fears, and emphasizing the importance of living fully between monitoring intervals. She provides an overview of what to expect at recurrence, including diagnostic steps, treatment options, and tailored management approaches. By sharing data and offering perspective, this video highlights advances in treatment and empowers patients to focus on their well-being and quality of life.
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Dr. Leslie SchoverTOPIC: Sexual Health and Ovarian Cancer
Treatment for low-grade serous ovarian cancer damages sexual health, but many problems can be improved with practical solutions, especially for reducing pain. Dr. Schover shares ways to shift focus from traditional "performance" sex to touch as a way of sharing intimacy and sensual pleasure, using communication and caring between sexual partners as the key to maintaining a satisfying relationship.
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Erin Pelligrin, RD, LDNTOPIC: Optimizing Nutrition for Ovarian Cancer Wellness
Erin Pelligrin from Unite for HER explores the critical importance of nutrition during the ovarian cancer treatment process and its distinctions compared to other cancer types. She presents evidence-based nutritional recommendations to support treatment efficacy, enhance healing, and promotes long-term health and survivorship. She also identifies common challenges to nutritional adherence and proposes practical strategies to overcome barriers.
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Dr. Danielle Peterson, LCSWTOPIC: Thriving while Surviving
Danielle Peterson from Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance leads an interactive and experiential session focused on defining a unique definition of thriving after a low-grade serous ovarian cancer diagnosis, guiding patients toward self-assessment to identify areas of personal growth and resilience in the face of a diagnosis and treatment impact. She explores concepts related to growth mindset and self-compassion, and provides a foundation for learning activities.
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Thank you to Our Conference Sponsors!
