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.

Emerging Data for HER2 ADCs in Ovarian Cancer

January 25th 2024

Ritu Salani, MD, presents an outline of the treatment landscape for ovarian cancer and underscores encouraging data from the DESTINY-PanTumor02 study, showcasing promising results in this treatment setting.

Landscape Surrounding HER2 ADCs in GI Cancers

January 25th 2024

Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, discusses the role of HER2 ADCs in GI cancers, reviewing key data from DESTINY-Gastric and DESTINY-CRC trials.

The Role of Genetics in Cancer Care Continues to Expand

January 18th 2024

Genetic screening and testing have only recently become an integral part of cancer care.

Targeting HER2 Alterations with ADCs in NSCLC

January 18th 2024

Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, examines the safety and efficacy of HER2-directed ADCs in NSCLC, emphasizing significant differences in response associated with HER alterations.

Expert Insights on HER2-Directed ADCs in Breast Cancer

January 18th 2024

Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, offers a comprehensive review of the efficacy and safety of HER2 ADCs in breast cancer, underscoring their substantial impact on treatment practices in both HER2+ and HER2-low.

Future Directions in the Treatment of Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

January 17th 2024

The panel closes their discussion by highlighting challenges in the treatment of cervical cancer, emphasizing the need for more focus on clinical trials and therapies, as well as addressing disparities in cancer care, particularly for patients of color.

ESMO 2023 Updates in Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Give Glimpse Into Future Care

January 15th 2024

Updated data from several clinical trials in endometrial and cervical cancer could signal the emergence of multiple effective options coming down the pike.

FDA Approves Pembrolizumab Plus Chemoradiation for FIGO 2014 Stage III to IVA Cervical Cancer

January 12th 2024

The FDA has approved pembrolizumab (Keytruda) plus chemoradiation for patients with FIGO 2014 stage III to IVA cervical cancer.

HER2 in Breast Cancer: Shaping Treatment in Other Solid Tumors

January 11th 2024

Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, reflects on the lessons and insights gleaned from HER2 in breast cancer, examining their influence on the development of treatment approaches utilizing HER2-targeted therapies in other solid tumors.

Exploring HER2 as a Pan Tumor Biomarker

January 11th 2024

Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, presents a thorough analysis of HER2 as a pan-tumor biomarker, underscoring its universal importance in the field of oncology.

Monk and Tarantino Describe the Investigation of B7-H4 Vedotin–Directed ADCs in Gynecologic and Breast Cancers

January 11th 2024

Drs Monk and Tarantino highlight current research investigating B7-H4–directed antibody-drug conjugates. in multiple solid tumor types.

Allegheny Health Network Oncology Experts Dive Into Updates Within the Gynecologic Oncology Space

January 10th 2024

Eirwen M. Miller, MD, spotlights updated data within the endometrial, cervical, and ovarian cancer spaces following the 2023 ESMO Congress.

Emerging Data on Anti-HER2 ADCs in Patients With Cervical Cancer

January 10th 2024

Bradley Monk, MD, shares the promising potential of anti-HER2 therapy in cervical cancer and discusses encouraging results from recent trials, emphasizing the importance of testing for HER2 and considering anti-HER2 antibody drug conjugates as a treatment option.

Clinical Trials Evaluating Tisotumab Vedotin in Patients with Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

January 10th 2024

Experts in gynecologic oncology discuss the positive results of TV-301, a confirmatory trial for TV-204, raising the possibility of moving tisotumab vedotin earlier in the treatment of patients with cervical cancer, and the potential to combine it with pembrolizumab.

FDA Grants Priority Review to Tisotumab Vedotin sBLA for Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

January 9th 2024

The FDA has granted priority review to a sBLA seeking to convert the accelerated approval of tisotumab vedotin to full approval in select patients with cervical cancer.

2023 Yields Several Promising Trial Updates in dMMR/pMMR Endometrial Cancer

January 9th 2024

Eirwen M. Miller, MD, highlights data that have impacted the treatment armamentarium for patients with endometrial cancer and mismatch repair–deficient or mismatch repair–proficient disease throughout the course of 2023.

Dr Vergote on the Efficacy of Tisotumab Vedotin in Recurrent/Metastatic Cervical Cancer

January 8th 2024

Ignace B. Vergote, MD, PhD, discusses the efficacy of tisotumab vedotin-tftv in patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer, according to data from the phase 3 innovaTV 301/ENGOT-cx12/GOG-3057 trial (NCT04697628).

Dr Richardson on the Efficacy of Selinexor in TP53 Wild-Type Endometrial Cancer

January 3rd 2024

Debra L. Richardson, MD, FACS, FACOG, discusses the impact of selinexor’s mechanism of action on the agent’s clinical efficacy in patients with TP53 wild-type advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.

Ocular Toxicity Management Strategies for Patients With Cervical Cancer Receiving ADCs

January 3rd 2024

Experts detail the management of ocular toxicity associated with tisotumab vedotin in patients with cervical cancer, emphasizing the need for eye care professionals and a team approach, along with addressing peripheral neuropathy.

Tisotumab Vedotin for Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

January 3rd 2024

Dana M. Chase, MD, FACOG, discusses the antibody-drug conjugate tisotumab vedotin including its mechanism of action, its accelerated approval for patients with recurrent cervical cancer and at least one prior line of therapy, and the management of toxicities such as neuropathy and pneumonitis.