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.

Dr. Fowler on Patient Eligibility for Cytoreductive Surgery in Ovarian Cancer

February 19th 2020

Jeffrey M. Fowler, MD, discusses patient eligibility for cytoreductive surgery in newly diagnosed ovarian cancer.

Dr. Wenham on Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Versus Primary Debulking Surgery in Ovarian Cancer

February 19th 2020

Robert M. Wenham, MD, gynecologic oncologist and chair of the Department of Gynecologic Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center, sheds light on the debate between neoadjuvant chemotherapy and primary debulking surgery in patients with newly diagnosed, advanced ovarian cancer.

Somatic Testing Could Be Standard Approach in Endometrial Cancer

February 18th 2020

Julia Fehniger, MD, discusses emerging strategies in the treatment paradigm for patients with BRCA1/2-mutant endometrial cancer.

Niraparib Plus Radiotherapy Explored in Metastatic Cervical Cancer

February 18th 2020

Investigators are exploring concurrent PARP inhibition and definitive regional radiotherapy in patients with metastatic invasive cervical cancer in an ongoing phase I/II study.

Dr. Moore on Results of the FORWARD I/GOG 3011 Trial in Ovarian Cancer

February 14th 2020

Kathleen Moore, MD, discusses topline findings from the phase III FORWARD I/GOG 3011 trial in ovarian cancer.

Dr. Berger on Chemotherapy Delivery Options in Ovarian Cancer

February 13th 2020

Jessica Layne Berger, MD, discusses chemotherapy delivery options for patients with ovarian cancer.

Optimal Testing Methods in Ovarian Cancer

February 12th 2020

Leigha Senter, MS, LGC, discusses optimal testing methods in ovarian cancer.

Dr. Copeland on the Use of PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer

February 11th 2020

Larry J. Copeland, MD, professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–James, discusses the use of PARP inhibitors in ovarian cancer.

Dr. Backes on Experience With PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer

February 10th 2020

Floor J. Backes, MD, discusses the role of PARP inhibitors as treatment of patients with ovarian cancer and her experience with these agents, such as rucaparib.

Dr. Secord on Financial Toxicity Associated With PARP Inhibition

February 10th 2020

Angeles Alvarez Secord, MD, discusses a presentation from the 2020 SGO Winter Meeting that focused on assistance with the financial burden associated with PARP inhibitors in patients with ovarian cancer.

Secord Shares Data to Digest With PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer

February 10th 2020

Three pivotal clinical trials evaluating PARP inhibitors have significantly impacted the treatment of patients with newly diagnosed ovarian cancer.

Dr. Hagemann on Best Practices for Pathology in Gynecologic Cancers

February 9th 2020

Ian Hagemann, MD, PhD, discusses the main take home from his presentation at the 2020 SGO Winter Meeting.

Dr. Fehniger on Expanding PARP Inhibitors to Other Gynecologic Cancers

February 9th 2020

Julia Fehniger, MD, shares her thoughts on the development of PARP inhibitors in ovarian cancer and expansion into other tumor types.

Immunotherapy Shows Promise in Cervical Cancer Treatment

February 9th 2020

With few chemotherapy options available for patients with cervical cancer, R. Wendel Naumann, MD, said that immunotherapy represents an attractive treatment option in the landscape.

Dr. Secord on the Role of PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer

February 9th 2020

Angeles Alvarez Secord, MD, gynecologic oncologist, Duke Cancer Center, discusses the role of PARP inhibitors in ovarian cancer based on their current indications in the treatment landscape.

Dr. Langstraat on Sentinel Lymph Nodes for Endometrial Cancer

February 9th 2020

Carrie L. Langstraat, MD, gynecologic oncologist, Mayo Clinic, discusses the role of sentinel lymph nodes in patients with endometrial cancers.

Novel PARP Combinations Boost Responses in Ovarian Cancer

February 9th 2020

Floor J. Backes, MD, discusses the latest advancements made in the treatment of patients with ovarian cancer and the ongoing research efforts that are being made with novel combinations.

PARP Inhibitors May Have Benefit in BRCA-Mutant Endometrial Cancers

February 8th 2020

Tumors from a significant percentage of patients with endometrial cancer at NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center were found to have BRCA1/2 somatic mutations.

Targeted Therapy, Immunotherapy Are Replacing Chemotherapy in Endometrial Cancer

February 8th 2020

Researchers and practicing physicians have done as much as possible with chemotherapy as a systemic treatment for endometrial cancers, and other modalities—alone and in combination—are likely to become standard of care in the coming years, Shannon N. Westin, MD, MPH, said during a presentation at the 2020 SGO Winter Meeting.

Expert: Frontline Maintenance With PARP Inhibition Should Be Standard in Ovarian Cancer

February 7th 2020

Maintenance treatment with PARP inhibitors should be the standard of care in the frontline setting for patients with ovarian cancer, Kathleen M. Moore, MD, said during a presentation at the 2020 Society of Gynecologic Oncology Winter Meeting.