Once a month, the Simms/Mann–UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology presents Insights Into Cancer, a free public lecture series for cancer patients, their families and the community. Each lecture features a leading professional who provides up-to-date information, practical advice and answers to cancer-related questions.

December 8, 2009
New Treatment Strategies for Ovarian Cancer Offer Hope for a Better Prognosis

Oliver Dorigo, M.D., Ph,D., assistant professor, gynecologic oncologist and researcher, summarizes the current treatments for ovarian cancer, including surgery and standard chemotherapy.

The emphasis of this talk is an overview of new treatments including molecular, hormonal and immunological therapies that have shown promising effects in patients with ovarian cancer.

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Insights Into Cancer lectures are held in the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Auditorium, B Level, Room B130, 757 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095.

UCLA parking is $11 and is wheelchair accessible. Attendees can park in the medical plaza, or take advantage of the valet parking at the front of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.