Gynecologic Oncology | Specialty

The OncLive Gynecologic Oncology condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on various types of gynecologic cancers, including ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and uterine cancer, among others. This section features news articles, interviews with gynecologic oncologists in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on unmet needs, treatment advances, and ongoing research in gynecologic cancers.

A Discussion on the Study 309/KEYNOTE-775 Data

May 25th 2021

Key opinion leaders discuss the presented data from Study 309/KEYNOTE-775, highlighting patient reported outcomes, safety, and dosing.

Results from Study 309/KEYNOTE-775

May 25th 2021

Vicky Makker, MD, presents the results from Study 309/KEYNOTE-775, as well as key safety findings.

Screening, Vaccination Guidance May Be Responsible for Decline in HPV-Related Cervical Cancer

May 19th 2021

Evidence from a population-based study on the incidence of human papillomavirus–related cancers indicate a marked decline in cervical carcinoma, potentially due to clear guidance regarding screening measures and HPV vaccination for vulnerable patient groups.

Dr. Johnson on Racial Disparities in Outcomes Across Multiple Tumor Types

May 19th 2021

Anita Johnson, MD, FACS, discusses racial disparities in outcomes across multiple tumor types.

Novel Combinations for the Treatment of Advanced EC

May 19th 2021

Experts in gynecologic oncology discuss novel combination strategies for the treatment of advanced endometrial cancer.

Emerging Data From Ongoing IO Combination Trials in EC

May 19th 2021

Shannon N. Westin, MD, MPH, FACOG, and Vicky Makker, MD, comment on data from ongoing clinical trials presented at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer for the management of advanced endometrial cancer.

Study 309/KEYNOTE-775 Trial Design

May 18th 2021

Vicky Makker, MD, walks through the trial design of Study 309/KEYNOTE-775.

Therapeutic Approaches in Endometrial Cancer

May 18th 2021

Experts review optimal approaches to treatment in advanced endometrial cancer, touching on clinical trial data.

Cemiplimab Reduces Risk of Death by 31% Vs Chemotherapy in Advanced Cervical Cancer

May 13th 2021

The PD-1 inhibitor cemiplimab resulted in a 31% reduction in the risk of death compared with chemotherapy in patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer who have progressed on chemotherapy.

Patient Selection for Lenvatinib-Pembrolizumab for Advanced EC

May 12th 2021

Experts in gynecologic oncology share insights on patient selection for lenvatinib-pembrolizumab in advanced endometrial cancer and discuss therapeutic sequencing through multiple lines of therapy.

Impact of Lenvatinib-Pembrolizumab on Clinical Practice in Advanced EC

May 12th 2021

Vicky Makker, MD, and Shannon N. Westin, MD, MPH, FACOG, discuss their experiences using lenvatinib-pembrolizumab therapy for advanced endometrial cancer.

Biomarker Testing and Multidisciplinary Approaches in EC

May 11th 2021

Key opinion leaders share their thoughts on biomarker testing and multidisciplinary approaches for endometrial cancer at their institutions globally.

Heterogeneity of Endometrial Cancer

May 11th 2021

Experts in gynecologic cancer discuss the heterogeneity of endometrial cancer..

FDA Grants Priority Review to Pembrolizumab/Lenvatinib for Advanced RCC and Endometrial Carcinoma

May 6th 2021

The FDA has granted priority review to applications that are seeking 2 approvals of pembrolizumab in combination with lenvatinib in advanced renal cell carcinoma and advanced endometrial carcinoma.

Safety Results From KEYNOTE-775 Trial in Advanced EC

May 4th 2021

Vicky Makker, MD, reviews the safety profile of lenvatinib-pembrolizumab in advanced endometrial cancer from the phase 3 KEYNOTE-775/Study 309 trial and the management of common adverse events.

Phase 3 KEYNOTE-775 Trial in Advanced Endometrial Cancer

May 4th 2021

Vicky Makker, MD, reviews the trial design and efficacy data for the open-label, randomized phase 3 KEYNOTE-775/Study 309 in patients with advanced endometrial cancer.

Thermal Ablation Shown to Be Safe, Effective Local Treatment in Gynecologic Cancers

April 30th 2021

Thermal ablation was shown to be a safe and effective treatment for patients with localized gynecologic tumors in the lungs, abdomen, and pelvis, according to findings from a retrospective analysis published in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.

Dr. Monk on the Clinical Implications of the PRIMA Trial in Advanced Ovarian Cancer

April 29th 2021

Bradley J. Monk, MD, FACS, FACOG, discusses the clinical implications of the phase 3 PRIMA trial in newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer.

Dr. Miller on the Potential Utility of Sequential PARP Inhibition in Ovarian Cancer

April 27th 2021

Eirwen M. Miller, MD, discusses the potential utility of sequential PARP inhibition in ovarian cancer.

Dostarlimab Approved in Europe for Advanced dMMR Endometrial Cancer

April 23rd 2021

The European Commission has granted conditional marketing authorization to dostarlimab for the treatment of patients with microsatellite instability–high/mismatch repair deficient recurrent or advanced endometrial cancer who have progressed on or following prior therapy with a platinum-containing regimen.