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.

Metformin With IUD Boosts Responses in EIN and Endometrial Cancer

March 17th 2025

Patients with endometrial cancer had slightly higher CR rates with metformin plus a levonorgestrel-releasing IUD vs historical data with the IUD alone.

Dr Silverstein on the Efficacy of Abemaciclib Plus Hormonal Therapy in Recurrent Low- or High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer

March 17th 2025

Jordyn Silverstein, MD, discusses the efficacy of abemaciclib plus hormonal therapy in recurrent ovarian cancer or endometroid endometrial cancer.

Puxitatug Samrotecan Demonstrates Efficacy, Manageable Safety in Advanced/Metastatic Endometrial Cancer

March 16th 2025

Puxitatug samrotecan demonstrated preliminary efficacy and manageable safety in advanced or metastatic endometrial cancer.

BVAC-C Vaccine Therapy Plus Durvalumab Elicits Responses in Recurrent HPV+ Cervical Cancer

March 16th 2025

BVAC-C was effective with a manageable safety profile when combined with durvalumab in patients with recurrent HPV-positive cervical cancer.

Avutometinib With Defactinib Exceeds Response Threshold in Advanced Mesonephric Gynecologic Cancer

March 16th 2025

The combination of avutometinib and defactinib has previously shown activity in patients with low-grade serous ovarian cancer.

Dr Grisham on the Efficacy of Avutometinib Plus Defactinib in Gynecologic Mesonephric Cancer

March 16th 2025

Rachel N. Grisham, MD, discusses the efficacy of avutometinib plus defactinib in patients with advanced or recurrent gynecologic mesonephric cancer.

Dr Van Gorp on the Long-Term Efficacy of Mirvetuximab Soravtansine in FRα+ Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

March 16th 2025

Toon Van Gorp, MD, PhD, discusses the efficacy of mirvetuximab soravtansine in FRα-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer after 30.5 months of follow-up.

Zimberelimab Plus Lenvatinib Shows Activity in ICI-Pretreated Advanced Cervical Cancer

March 15th 2025

The combination of zimberelimab and lenvatinib had antitumor activity and a manageable safety profile in pretreated advanced cervical cancer.

Olaparib After Durvalumab/Chemo Boosts PFS in Subgroups of pMMR Endometrial Cancer

March 15th 2025

Olaparib maintenance following durvalumab plus chemotherapy improved PFS in different subgroups of pMMR endometrial cancer.

Pembrolizumab Plus Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy Improves OS, PFS2 in Advanced Cervical Cancer

March 15th 2025

The addition of pembrolizumab to chemoradiotherapy prolonged survival and time to second progression in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer.

Cadonilimab Plus Lenvatinib Proves Active in Platinum-Pretreated, Advanced Endometrial Cancer

March 15th 2025

Cadonilimab plus lenvatinib showed promise as therapy for patients with advanced endometrial cancer and disease progression on prior platinum therapy.

Nivolumab Yields High Clinical CR Rates Allowing for Surgery Omission in dMMR/MSI-H Endometrial Cancer

March 15th 2025

Nivolumab elicited PR/CRs in all patients treated with resectable dMMR endometrial cancer and no patients experienced disease recurrence during follow-up.

2024 Tumor-Agnostic Approval Cheat Sheet: T-DXd and Repotrectinib

March 14th 2025

All the data on the tumor-agnostic approvals of T-DXd and repotrectinib are featured in this article and it's downloadable PDF visual pages!

Pembrolizumab Produces Durable Responses in Chemo-Pretreated Clear Cell Gynecologic Cancers

March 13th 2025

Treatment with pembrolizumab monotherapy was effective and well tolerated in pretreated patients with advanced clear cell gynecologic cancers.

BLA Accepted in China for Tisotumab Vedotin in Recurrent/Metastatic Cervical Cancer

March 13th 2025

A BLA has been accepted in China seeking the approval of tisotumab vedotin for metastatic cervical cancer that has progressed on or after systemic therapy.

Palbociclib/Letrozole Combo Boosts PFS in ER+ Advanced/Recurrent Endometrial Cancer

March 13th 2025

Palbociclib plus letrozole prolonged PFS compared with placebo plus letrozole in patients with ER-positive advanced endometrial cancer.

Dr Wagar on the Evolution of Advanced/Recurrent Endometrial Cancer Management

March 12th 2025

Matthew Wagar, MD, discusses how the management of advanced and recurrent endometrial cancer has evolved in recent years.

Dr Salani on Novel Trial Designs and Therapies in Gynecologic Malignancies

March 11th 2025

Ritu Salani, MD, MBA, discusses considerations in clinical trial design and the evolving role of HER2-targeted ADCs in gynecologic malignancies.

Versamune HPV–Based Immunotherapy Combo Demonstrates Benefit in Advanced HPV-Associated Cancers

March 6th 2025

Versamune HPV plus PDS01ADC and bintrafusp alfa demonstrated clinical benefit in locally advanced or metastatic HPV-associated cancers.

Immunotherapy Continues to Redefine Treatment Considerations in Advanced/Recurrent Endometrial Cancer

March 6th 2025

Matthew Wagar, MD, discusses treatment considerations for advanced/recurrent endometrial cancer.