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.

Pinpointing the Need for Genetic Testing in Oncology

December 31st 2020

Phuong L. Mai, MD, discusses the situations in which genetic testing should be considered and the importance of bridging awareness and access within oncology.

Immunotherapy Combos Take Next Step in Gynecologic Cancers

December 29th 2020

R. Wendel Naumann, MD, discusses numerous investigations of PD-1 inhibitors in combination with PARP inhibitors or other targeted agents, as well as chemotherapy, and how it could finally start the next chapter of immunotherapy in gynecologic malignancies.

Rucaparib Significantly Improves PFS Over Chemo in Later-Line, BRCA+ Ovarian Cancer

December 21st 2020

December 21, 2020 - Rucaparib was found to result in a statistically significant improvement in progression-free survival compared with chemotherapy in patients with BRCA-mutant ovarian cancer who had previously received 2 or more lines of chemotherapy.

Weighing Risks and Benefits Is Critical With Second-Line Maintenance PARP Inhibition in Ovarian Cancer

December 19th 2020

Allison M. Puechl, MD, discusses the role of second-line maintenance therapy in patients with recurrent ovarian cancer and considerations that may limit the accessibility of PARP inhibitors in this space.

Pembrolizumab/Lenvatinib Combo Improves Survival, Responses Over Chemo in Advanced Endometrial Cancer

December 16th 2020

December 16, 2020 - Pembrolizumab/lenvatinib has significantly improved survival and responses compared with chemotherapy in patients with advanced endometrial cancer who have received previous systemic treatment.

Dr. Matulonis on the Need to Improve Immunotherapy Responses in Gynecologic Cancers

December 8th 2020

Ursula A. Matulonis, MD, discusses the need to improve responses to immunotherapy among patients with recurrent gynecologic cancers.

BLA Submission for Balstilimab in Recurrent/Metastatic Cervical Cancer Delayed

December 4th 2020

December 4, 2020 - The completion of the biologics license application for balstilimab in the treatment of patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer has been delayed to the first half of 2021.

Huntsman Homes in on the Integration of Precision Medicine in Oncology

December 3rd 2020

In our exclusive interview, Dr. Huntsman discusses the elements of precision medicine that have contributed to its growth in the field of oncology, some of the setbacks regarding its integration, and areas of research that have the potential to propel precision medicine to the next tier of scientific discovery and application.

Survivin-Targeted T-Cell Therapy Shows Durable Activity in Advanced Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

December 3rd 2020

December 3, 2020 — The survivin-targeted T-cell therapy DPX-Survivac, when used in combination with intermittent low-dose cyclophosphamide, prolonged clinical benefit with promising tolerability in patients with recurrent, advanced platinum-sensitive and -resistant ovarian cancer.

Need for Genetic Testing Becomes More Pronounced in Breast, Gynecologic Cancers as Targeted Approaches Abound

December 2nd 2020

Lan G. Coffman, MD, PhD, discusses the role of genetic testing in breast and gynecologic cancers and the many advances made with targeted therapies.

Novel Cancer Vaccine DSP-7888 Proceeds to Phase 2 in Ovarian Cancer, First Patient Dosed

December 2nd 2020

December 2, 2020 - The novel immunotherapeutic vaccine DSP-7888, in combination with pembrolizumab, has been dosed in the first patient with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

Marvels in Medicine: Dr. Karlan on Creating Continuous Quality Improvement in Gynecologic Oncology

November 30th 2020

In our exclusive interview, Dr. Karlan discusses pivotal moments in her career as a gynecologic oncologist, the challenges of forging a name for herself, and future directions for the field.

4 Biomarker-Driven Regimens Propel Frontline Advances in Ovarian Cancer

November 28th 2020

Targeted therapy approaches have expanded rapidly in ovarian cancer over the past 3 years, with the FDA approving 4 new strategies in frontline settings that allow women to remain free of disease progression longer than the previous standard of care.

SIENDO Trial of Selinexor in Endometrial Cancer Gets Green Light to Continue

November 25th 2020

The phase 3 SIENDO study, which is evaluating maintenance selinexor in endometrial cancer, has been recommended by the Data and Safety Monitoring Board to continue as previously planned without the need to add additional patients to the trial or amend the study protocol, following a prespecified interim futility analysis.

Maintenance Niraparib, Given at Individualized Starting Dose, Improves PFS in Chinese Patients With Ovarian Cancer

November 21st 2020

November 21, 2020 — Maintenance niraparib, when administered at an individualized starting dose, led to a 70% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death compared with placebo in Chinese patients with recurrent ovarian cancer who were in a complete or partial response to platinum-based chemotherapy.

Innovations in the Management of Advanced Cervical Cancer: Focus on Multidisciplinary Care

November 16th 2020

The management of carcinoma of the cervix represents a remarkable dichotomy.

Olaparib/Bevacizumab Approved in Europe for Frontline Maintenance in HRD+ Advanced Ovarian Cancer

November 5th 2020

The European Union has approved olaparib in combination with bevacizumab for use as a first-line maintenance treatment in patients with homologous recombination deficient–positive advanced ovarian cancer.

Immunotherapy in Gynecologic Cancers Shows Progress but Has a Long Way to Go

November 5th 2020

Ursula Matulonis, MD, highlights immunotherapy agents have demonstrated moderate clinical activity for patients with gynecologic cancers, however they fail to yield significant response rates in both the newly-diagnosed and recurrent settings.

Dr. Salani on Therapeutic Advances in Endometrial Cancer

November 2nd 2020

Ritu Salani, MD, MBA, discusses therapeutic advances in endometrial cancer.

More Clinical Trials Needed to Overcome PARP Inhibitor Resistance in Ovarian Cancer

November 2nd 2020

Gottfried E. Konecny, MD, discusses potential strategies to overcome PARP resistance, future combinations with PARP inhibitors, and other unmet needs in ovarian cancer.