2020 Annual Global Meeting: Virtual-Master Session: Ovarian Cancer

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Summary:<br /><br />The first summary discusses the debate between primary debulking surgery and neoadjuvant chemotherapy for ovarian cancer. Dr. Chi emphasizes the importance of complete gross resection and patient selection, as well as the role of surgery in improving survival. He acknowledges the challenges and limitations of primary debulking surgery.<br /><br />The second summary focuses on the management of recurrent ovarian cancer in a specific patient. The decision regarding surgery and the choice of chemotherapy are discussed based on the patient’s history and disease characteristics. The potential use of PARP inhibitors in maintenance therapy is also mentioned.<br /><br />The third summary provides an overview of a master session on ovarian cancer. Different topics such as genetic testing for BRCA mutations, the use of PARP inhibitors, molecular subgroups of high-grade serous ovarian cancer, and biomarkers for immunotherapy response are covered. The importance of comprehensive molecular testing and personalized treatment approaches is emphasized.<br /><br />No credits are granted in the given summary.

Keywords

debate

primary debulking surgery

neoadjuvant chemotherapy

ovarian cancer

complete gross resection

patient selection

surgery

improving survival

challenges

limitations

management

recurrent ovarian cancer

specific patient

PARP inhibitors

maintenance therapy