Ovarian Cancer | Specialty

The OncLive Ovarian Cancer condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on ovarian cancer and evolving treatment approaches, including PARP inhibitors, antibody-drug conjugates, chemotherapy and more. This page features news articles, interviews in written and video format, and podcasts that focus on unmet needs, treatment advances, and ongoing research in ovarian cancer.

FDA Grants Full Approval to Mirvetuximab Soravtansine for FRα+ Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

March 22nd 2024

The FDA has granted regular approval to mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx for select patients with pretreated FRα-positive, platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

Dr Tanyi on the Use of Pafolacianine for Intraoperative Molecular Imaging in FRα+ Ovarian Cancer

March 21st 2024

Janos L. Tanyi, MD, PhD, discusses the use of pafolacianine sodium injections during cytoreductive surgery in FRα–positive ovarian cancer.

Avutometinib Plus Defactinib Shows High Response Rates in Heavily Treated LGSOC

March 21st 2024

Avutometinib plus defactinib led to tumor regression in most heavily pretreated patients with recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer.

ctDNA Offers Potential Biomarker for PARP Inhibitor Maintenance Therapy in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer

March 20th 2024

ctDNA may aid clinicians in determining whether to proceed with or discontinue PARP inhibitor maintenance therapy for patients with recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer.

Ixabepilone Plus Bevacizumab Generates Survival Benefit and Responses in Platinum-Resistant/Refractory Ovarian Cancer

March 19th 2024

Ixabepilone plus bevacizumab produced a survival advantage and high response rates vs ixabepilone alone in platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

CRX100 Elicits Activity, Is Well Tolerated in Recurrent, Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

March 19th 2024

CRX100 plus a tumor-specific oncolytic vaccinia virus generated responses and was well tolerated in patients with recurrent, platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

Experts Share Top Highlights from the 2024 SGO Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer

March 19th 2024

From key sessions at the 2024 SGO Annual Meeting to updates in the field, gynecologic oncology experts share their key takeaways from the meeting.

Dr Hayek on Laparoscopic vs Open Surgery in Advanced Ovarian Cancer

March 17th 2024

Judy Hayek, MD, discusses outcomes with minimally invasive vs open interval complete gross resection in patients with advanced ovarian cancer.

Dr Corvigno on Chemotherapy-Related Clonal Hematopoiesis in Ovarian Cancer

March 16th 2024

Sara Corvigno, MD, PhD, discusses the incidence of chemotherapy-related clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential in patients with ovarian cancer.

Mirvetuximab Soravtansine Associated With Improved HRQOL in FRα+ Ovarian Cancer

March 16th 2024

Mirvetuximab soravtansine improved health-related quality of life in patients with FRα-positive, platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

Olaparib Plus Cediranib Falls Short in All-Comers With Platinum-Resistant or Refractory Ovarian Cancer

March 16th 2024

Olaparib plus cediranib failed to improve PFS and OS vs chemotherapy in patients with platinum-resistant or -refractory epithelial ovarian cancer.

First-Line Niraparib Maintenance Is Not Associated With Worse HRQOL in Advanced Ovarian Cancer

March 13th 2024

First-line niraparib maintenance was not associated with worsened health-related quality of life outcomes vs placebo in advanced ovarian cancer.

The Billion Dollar Question in Ovarian Cancer: What Therapies to Use for Maintenance and Recurrence

March 7th 2024

PARP inhibitors have shown promise in ovarian cancer treatment, but certain subgroups of patients have few effective options following disease progression.

FDA Awards Orphan Drug Designation to Avutometinib Alone or With Defactinib for Recurrent Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer

March 6th 2024

Avutometinib alone or in combination with defactinib has received an orphan drug from the FDA for recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer.

HIPEC Elicits Similar Complication Rates, PFS in FIGO Stage III and IV Ovarian Cancer

March 1st 2024

HIPEC was not associated with additional complications or worse survival in patients with FIGO stage IV ovarian cancer vs those with stage III disease.

Dr Modesitt on Shared Decision-Making When Choosing PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer

February 29th 2024

Susan C. Modesitt, MD, FACOG, FACS, discusses the role of PARP inhibitors in the treatment of patients with ovarian cancer.

Dr DeBernardo on an Ovarian Cancer Patient Case Study

February 28th 2024

Robert DeBernardo, MD, discusses a case study seen in a patient with ovarian cancer.

Outsmarting Chemo-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

February 28th 2024

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered the Achilles heel of chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer—its hunger for cholesterol.

Dr DeBernardo on the Use of Later-Line Maintenance Therapy in Ovarian Cancer

February 16th 2024

Robert DeBernardo, MD, discusses the use of maintenance therapy in the second- and later-line settings for patients with ovarian cancer.

Dr Lang on Ocular Toxicities Following ADC Treatment in Ovarian Cancer

February 10th 2024

Susan Marie Lang, MD, discusses the incidence of ocular toxicity following treatment with mirvetuximab soravtansine in ovarian cancer.