Michael Birrer, MD, PhD

Articles

Optimizing Management Strategies for Advanced Endometrial Cancer Progression After IO-Chemo

March 31st 2025

Panelists discuss how treating patients with advanced endometrial cancer (EC) who progress after immune-oncology (IO)-chemotherapy involves reassessing tumor biomarkers, considering alternative immunotherapies or targeted treatments, and personalizing care based on prior treatment responses and individual patient factors.

Overview of Current Treatment Landscape of Advanced Endometrial Cancer

March 31st 2025

Panelists discuss how the integration of immunotherapy, particularly immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and combination therapies, is transforming the treatment landscape of advanced endometrial cancer (EC), with a focus on biomarker-driven approaches and the ongoing role of chemotherapy.

Dr Birrer on the Potential Utility of ADCs in Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

August 22nd 2023

Michael J. Birrer, MD, PhD, discusses how the expansion of antibody-drug conjugates can address the need for more effective regimens in platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

Dr. Birrer on Remaining Questions in Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian Cancer

March 12th 2022

Michael J. Birrer, MD, PhD, discussed remaining questions when addressing platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer.

PARP Inhibitor Therapy Options Are Transforming Landscape in Ovarian Cancer

September 4th 2020

PARP inhibitors have fundamentally changed our therapeutic algorithms in ovarian cancer, even as their use continues to evolve.

Dr. Birrer on PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer

March 29th 2018

Michael Birrer, MD, PhD, UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center in Alabama, discusses the role of PARP inhibitors in the treatment of patients with ovarian cancer.

Dr. Birrer on Checkpoint Inhibitors for Endometrial Cancer

June 20th 2017

Michael Birrer, MD, PhD, UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center in Alabama, discusses checkpoint inhibitors for patients with endometrial cancer.

Dr. Birrer on Prevalence of Cervical Cancer in the United States

January 9th 2017

Michael Birrer, MD, PhD, director of Medical Gynecologic Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses the prevalence of cervical cancer in the United States.

Dr. Birrer on Challenges With Patient Demographics in Cervical Cancer

January 5th 2017

Michael Birrer, MD, PhD, director of Medical Gynecologic Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses the challenges associated with the patient demographics of cervical cancer.

Dr. Birrer on Patient Preferences for Cervical Cancer Treatment

December 29th 2016

Michael Birrer, MD, PhD, director of Medical Gynecologic Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses patient preferences for cervical cancer treatment, as well as the demographics of this population.

Dr. Birrer on FDA Approval of Rucaparib in Ovarian Cancer

December 19th 2016

Michael Birrer, MD, PhD, director of Medical Gynecologic Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses the FDA approval of rucaparib for as a treatment for patients with BRCA-positive advanced ovarian cancer who have received at least 2 prior lines of chemotherapy.

Dr. Birrer on the Need for Novel Treatment Options in Cervical Cancer

December 13th 2016

Michael Birrer, MD, PhD, director of Medical Gynecologic Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses some of the novel treatment options that could be explored in the future treatment of patients with cervical cancer.

Dr. Birrer on Remaining Challenges in Cervical Cancer

November 29th 2016

Michael Birrer, MD, PhD, director of Medical Gynecologic Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses some of the remaining challenges in treating patients with cervical cancer.

Dr. Michael Birrer on Immunotherapy Potential in Cervical Cancer

November 16th 2016

Michael Birrer, MD, PhD, director of Medical Gynecologic Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses recent advancements in cervical cancer.

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