Mednet Logo
HomeGynecologic OncologyQuestion

Would you consider IP chemotherapy in a BRCA positive advanced ovarian cancer patient after upfront ovarian debulking surgery to no gross residual?

2
2 Answers
Mednet Member
Mednet Member
Gynecologic Oncology · AdventHealth Cancer Institute

There are at least two literature sources (Naumann et al 2018 Gynecol Oncol most recently) suggesting improved survival in patients with BRCA mutations undergoing IP therapy, consistent with observations that mutated patients are more platinum sensitive. Dose intensification of platinum should there...

Register or Sign In to see full answer

Mednet Member
Mednet Member
Gynecologic Oncology · Hospital Of Central Connecticut Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute

SOLO1 showed significant benefit with maintenance PARP inhibitor in BRCAm patients, while GOG252 failed to confirm the benefit of IP chemo.

Register or Sign In to see full answer

Would you consider IP chemotherapy in a BRCA positive advanced ovarian cancer patient after upfront ovarian debulking surgery to no gross residual? | Mednet