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. Coleman on Immunotherapy in Ovarian Cancer

August 23rd 2018

Robert Coleman, MD, professor in the department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses ongoing research with immunotherapy in ovarian cancer.

USPSTF: HPV Testing Alone Adequate Cervical Cancer Screening for Some Women

August 22nd 2018

The US Preventive Services Task Force issued new guidelines recommending that women aged 30 to 65 years at average risk for cervical cancer can choose to receive a Pap smear alone every 3 years or screening with the high-risk human papillomavirus test alone or cotesting every 5 years.

Dr. Secord on Using Biomarkers to Guide Treatment Decisions in Ovarian Cancer

August 21st 2018

Angeles Alvarez Secord, MD, gynecologic cancers specialist, Duke Cancer Center, discusses the use of biomarkers to guide treatment decisions in patients with ovarian cancer.

Dr. Herzog on the Optimal Use of Bevacizumab in Patients With Ovarian Cancer

August 21st 2018

Thomas Herzog, MD, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, deputy director, University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute, discusses the optimal use of bevacizumab (Avastin) in patients with ovarian cancer.

Dr. Matulonis Discusses QoL Data from GOG-258 in Endometrial Cancer

August 17th 2018

Ursula A. Matulonis, MD, director, Gynecologic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, professor of medicine, Harvard Medical School, discusses the quality-of-life outcomes from the GOG-258 trial in patients with endometrial cancer.

Dr. Makker on Synergy Between Lenvatinib and Pembrolizumab in Endometrial Cancer

August 10th 2018

Vicky Makker, MD, medical oncologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses the synergy between lenvatinib and pembrolizumab in the treatment of patients with endometrial cancer.

Tumor Treating Fields Show Promise in Ovarian Cancer

August 7th 2018

In combination with weekly paclitaxel, tumor treating fields, an antimitotic therapy that delivers continuous low-intensity electrical fields to the tumor region, has been found safe in platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

Dr. Konecny on Response to PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer

August 3rd 2018

Gottfried E. Konecny, MD, associate professor of medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, discusses response to PARP inhibitors in ovarian cancer.

Dr. Tewari on Immunotherapeutic Strategies in Cervical Cancer

August 3rd 2018

Krishnansu Tewari, MD, associate professor, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of California, Irvine, discusses immunotherapeutic strategies in cervical cancer.

FDA Grants Breakthrough Status to Lenvatinib/Pembrolizumab for Endometrial Cancer

August 2nd 2018

The FDA has granted a breakthrough therapy designation to the combination of lenvatinib (Lenvima) and pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for the treatment of patients with advanced and/or metastatic non–microsatellite instability high/proficient mismatch repair endometrial carcinoma who have progressed after ≥1 prior systemic therapy.

Dr. Makker on Unmet Needs for Patients with Advanced Endometrial Cancer

July 31st 2018

Vicky Makker, MD, medical oncologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses unmet needs and treatment challenges for patients with advanced endometrial cancer.

Dr. McCann on Resistance Mutations in Ovarian Cancer

July 31st 2018

Kelly McCann, MD, PhD, a medical oncologist in the Breast Cancer Research Group at the University of California, Los Angeles, discusses resistance mutations in ovarian cancer.

Dr. Tewari on the Evolution of Treatment in Cervical Cancer

July 19th 2018

Krishnansu Tewari, MD, associate professor, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of California, Irvine, discusses the evolution of treatment in cervical cancer.

Dr. Markman on Latest Advances in Treatment of Gynecological Malignancies

July 18th 2018

Maurie Markman, MD, president of Medicine and Science, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, discusses the latest advances in treatment for gynecological malignancies and other tumor types.

Dr. Konecny on Resistance to PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer

July 17th 2018

Gottfried E. Konecny, MD, associate professor of medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, discusses resistance to PARP inhibitors in ovarian cancer.

Pietras Presents Pillars of Palliative Care in Ovarian Cancer

July 12th 2018

Christopher J. Pietras, MD, discusses the elements of palliative care for patients with ovarian cancer.

Antibody-Directed Therapeutic Research Ongoing in Ovarian Cancer

July 12th 2018

Sanaz Memarzadeh, MD, PhD, details the early developments of antibody-directed therapies and restoring p53 function in the treatment of patients with ovarian cancer.

Dr. Tewari on the Promise of Immunotherapy in Cervical Cancer

July 10th 2018

Krishnansu Tewari, MD, associate professor, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of California, Irvine, discusses the promise of immunotherapy in cervical cancer.

Efforts Continue to Increase Immunotherapy Impact in Gynecologic Cancers

July 10th 2018

John A. Glaspy, MD, discusses challenges and progress with immunotherapy in gynecologic cancers.

Pembrolizumab Plus Lenvatinib Active in Endometrial Cancer

July 6th 2018

Vicky Makker, MD, discusses the updated phase Ib/II results of the combination of pembrolizumab and lenvatinib and the future of endometrial cancer treatment.