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Dr Diaz on the Evolution of Precision Medicine in Cervical Cancer

April 30th 2024

John Paul Diaz, MD, discusses the evolving use of precision medicine approaches in cervical cancer management.

Dr Fujiwara on the FDA Approval of Tisotumab Vedotin for Recurrent Cervical Cancer

April 29th 2024

Keiichi Fujiwara, MD, PhD, discusses the significance of the FDA approval of tisotumab vedotin for patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer.

FDA Approves Tisotumab Vedotin for Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

April 29th 2024

The FDA granted full approval to tisotumab vedotin for recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer with disease progression on or after chemotherapy.

PAOLA-1: A Review of Progression-Free Survival and 5-Year Follow-up Overall Survival Analysis: Exploratory Post-Hoc Analysis by Clinical Risk of Relapse

April 25th 2024

Thomas J. Herzog, MD, examines the PAOLA-1 trial results, focusing on the primary endpoint of progression-free survival (PFS) and key secondary endpoint of overall survival for olaparib in combination with bevacizumab for the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer. He discusses the 5-year overall survival data in relation to the PFS data and reviews the safety profile of the combination therapy with over 5 years of median follow-up. Dr. Herzog also considers the impact of these data on clinical decision-making and patient counseling from the perspective of a practicing gynecologic oncologist.

Pembrolizumab Plus Chemo Could Represent a New SOC in Advanced/Recurrent Endometrial Cancer

April 25th 2024

Ramez N. Eskander, MD, discusses updated data for pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy in patients with advanced/recurrent endometrial cancer.

ChatGPT Displays Potential for Genetic Counseling in Gynecologic Oncology

April 24th 2024

Jharna M. Patel, MD, discusses the utility of ChatGPT in genetic counseling for patients with gynecologic cancers.

Dr Eskander on Pembrolizumab Plus Chemo in Advanced/Recurrent Endometrial Cancer

April 24th 2024

Ramez N. Eskander, MD, discusses overall survival data for pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy in advanced/recurrent endometrial cancer.

Dostarlimab/Chemo Receives FDA Priority Review for Expanded Indication in Endometrial Cancer

April 24th 2024

The FDA has granted priority review to dostarlimab plus chemotherapy for all adult patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.

Navigating the Intersection of Radiation Therapy and Immunotherapy in Endometrial Cancer

April 20th 2024

Idalid Franco, MD, MPH, discusses the integration of immunotherapy, molecular biomarkers, and risk factors for recurrence into the endometrial cancer paradigm.

Sinno Spotlights Key Clinical Trials Driving Targeted Approaches in Gynecologic Oncology

April 17th 2024

Abdulrahman Sinno, MD, highlights key trials that have impacted the treatment paradigm in endometrial and ovarian cancer throughout 2023.

Dr Sinno on Molecular Characterization in Endometrial Cancer

April 17th 2024

Abdulrahman Sinno, MD, discusses the shift in focus to molecular characteristics of endometrial cancer.

Clinicians Turn Their Focus to pMMR Disease Following Immunotherapy’s Entrance Into dMMR Endometrial Cancer

April 16th 2024

Exploration continues for the use of immunotherapy in patients with mismatch repair–proficient endometrial cancer.

Next Steps With Pembrolizumab/Lenvatinib in Endometrial Cancer

April 15th 2024

Christian Marth, MD, PhD, discusses next steps with pembrolizumab and lenvatinib for use in the advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer treatment paradigm.

Pembrolizumab/Lenvatinib Extends Survival in Advanced/Recurrent Endometrial Cancer Subgroups

April 15th 2024

Christian Marth, MD, PhD, discusses outcomes for key subgroups treated with first-line pembrolizumab and lenvatinib in advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.

Dr Nassar on MMR Determination by IHC and NGS in CRC and Endometrial Cancer

April 11th 2024

Amin Nassar, MD, discusses the investigation of NGS plus standard IHC to detect dMMR status in patients with colorectal cancer or endometrial cancer.

Insider Insights: Unveiling Takeaways from AACR 2024

April 11th 2024

Experts from across the oncology field highlight their biggest takeaways and the hottest topics from the 2024 AACR Annual Meeting.

Improved Molecular Classification Drives Tailored Treatment Approaches in Endometrial Cancer

April 11th 2024

Abdulrahman Sinno, MD, discusses the paradigm shift from a histology-based to molecular-based understanding of endometrial cancer and its impact on treatment outcomes.

Mirvetuximab Soravtansine Plus Pembrolizumab Makes a Splash in pMMR/MSS FRalpha+ Endometrial Cancer

April 9th 2024

Mirvetuximab soravtansine plus pembrolizumab displays efficacy in recurrent or persistent, FRalpha-positive, pMMR/MSS serous endometrial cancer.

Dr Porter on Mirvetuximab Soravtansine Plus Pembrolizumab in FRα+ pMMR/MSS Endometrial Cancer

April 8th 2024

Rebecca L. Porter, MD, PhD, discusses the evaluation of mirvetuximab soravtansine plus pembrolizumab in FRα-positive, pMMR/MSS endometrial cancer.

Efficacy and Safety Data With Pembrolizumab/Lenvatinib in LEAP-001 of Endometrial Cancer

April 8th 2024

Christian Marth, MD, PhD, discusses efficacy and safety findings from the phase 3 LEAP-001 trial in advanced/recurrent endometrial cancer.