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.

Dr. Westin on PARP Resistance in Ovarian Cancer

October 9th 2018

Shannon N. Westin, MD, MPH, clinical investigator, Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses resistance to PARP inhibitors in patients with ovarian cancer.

New Law Widens Access to Genetic Counseling but Licensure and Coverage Barriers Persist

October 9th 2018

Telehealth, a universal term for the use of digital information and communication technologies to remotely access healthcare services, is improving availability of healthcare services, particularly for patients in rural areas.

Dr. Herzog on the Use of HIPEC in Ovarian Cancer

October 9th 2018

Thomas Herzog, MD, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, deputy director, University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute, discusses the use of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in ovarian cancer.

Dr. Powell on the Future of Immunotherapy in Ovarian Cancer

October 5th 2018

Matthew Powell, MD, associate professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, discusses the future of immunotherapy in ovarian cancer.

Dr. Coleman on the Future of PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer

September 29th 2018

Robert L. Coleman, MD, FACOG, FACS, professor, Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discusses the future of PARP inhibitors in patients with ovarian cancer.

Dr. Burgess on PARP Resistance in Ovarian Cancer

September 25th 2018

Brian T. Burgess, DO, first-year fellow, University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, discusses resistance to PARP inhibitors in patients with ovarian cancer.

Dr. Konstantinopoulos Discusses PARP Plus Immunotherapy

September 22nd 2018

Panagiotis A. Konstantinopoulos, MD, PhD, director, Translational Research, Gynecologic Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, associate professor of medicine, Harvard Medical School, discusses the combination of PARP inhibitors and immunotherapy.

Expert Emphasizes Education to Expand Genetic Testing

September 21st 2018

Jubilee Brown, MD, Brown explains the value of genetic testing for patients predisposed to and diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Dr. Konecny on the Value of PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer

September 19th 2018

Gottfried E. Konecny, MD, associate professor of medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, discusses studies that demonstrate the value of PARP inhibitors in the treatment of patients with ovarian cancer.

Dr. Naumann on Improving Outcomes With Chemotherapy in Ovarian Cancer

September 19th 2018

R. Wendel Naumann, MD, gynecologic oncologist, Levine Cancer Institute, Carolinas HealthCare System, discusses improving outcomes with chemotherapy for the neoadjuvant treatment of patients with ovarian cancer.

Immunotherapy Could Still Have Pivotal Role in Ovarian Cancer

September 19th 2018

Matthew Powell, MD, discusses the promise of immunotherapy in ovarian cancer despite its challenges.

Coleman Covers Next Steps in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

September 18th 2018

Robert L. Coleman, MD, FACOG, FACS, discusses the evolution of treatment for patients with ovarian cancer, the therapies with the most potential, and the importance of classification schemes in directing treatment in recurrent disease.

Dr. Secord on Personalized Treatment in Ovarian Cancer

September 15th 2018

Angeles Alvarez Secord, MD, gynecologic cancers specialist, Duke Cancer Center, discusses the growing potential for personalized treatment in ovarian cancer.

Dr. Powell Discusses Data With Immunotherapy in Ovarian Cancer

September 8th 2018

Matthew Powell, MD, associate professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, discusses data with immunotherapy in ovarian cancer.

PARP/Immunotherapy Combo Shows Promise in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

September 5th 2018

Panagiotis A. Konstantinopoulos, MD, PhD, discusses the findings of the TOPACIO/KEYNOTE-162 study and the future for PARP inhibitor combinations and immunotherapy overall in ovarian cancer.

Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Could Improve Outcomes in Ovarian Cancer

September 4th 2018

R. Wendel Naumann, MD, discusses the use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and surgery for patients with ovarian cancer.

Dr. Herzog on Impact of Recent Clinical Trials in Ovarian Cancer

September 4th 2018

Thomas Herzog, MD, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, deputy director, University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute, discusses the impact of recent clinical trials in ovarian cancer.

Dr. Coleman on Classifying Patients With Ovarian Cancer

August 31st 2018

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

Dr. Brown on the Importance of Genetic Testing in Ovarian Cancer

August 30th 2018

Jubilee Brown, MD, professor of gynecologic oncology, Levine Cancer Institute, Carolinas HealthCare System, discusses the importance of genetic testing in patients with ovarian cancer.

Herzog Highlights History and Future of Frontline Ovarian Cancer Care

August 30th 2018

Thomas Herzog, MD, traces the therapeutic evolution of frontline treatment for patients with ovarian cancer.