In The Know-April 2025

April 2025
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The April 2025 edition of Ed’s List highlights significant contributions to the field of Gynecologic Oncology, including studies on ovarian and endometrial cancers. Key findings include:

1. <strong>Residual Disease in Ovarian Cancer</strong>: A Norwegian study highlights the critical impact of residual disease (RD) following cytoreductive surgery in ovarian cancer on survival rates, with no macroscopic residual disease (NMRD) showing better outcomes.

2. <strong>Olaparib in Ovarian Cancer</strong>: Research indicates maintenance olaparib has consistent clinical activity in BRCA-mutated platinum-sensitive relapsed ovarian cancer, with potential benefits in non-BRCA homologous recombination repair mutation patients.

3. <strong>Secondary Cytoreductive Surgery</strong>: Multicenter data suggests that secondary cytoreductive surgery (SCS) offers similar survival benefits whether performed at the first or second platinum-sensitive recurrence, highlighting its efficacy.

4. <strong>Adaptive NK Cells</strong>: An immunotherapy study shows that adaptive NK cells can exhibit tumor-specific immune memory, suggesting potential as a treatment in high-grade serous ovarian cancer.

5. <strong>BRCA Variants and Cancer Risk</strong>: Research indicates BRCA1/2 pathogenic variants predominantly increase breast cancer risk in young adults but not other cancers, suggesting no need for early BRCA testing in children.

6. <strong>Juvenile Granulosa Cell Tumors</strong>: Analysis from international registries suggests the significance of mitotic index (MI) in prognosis, with the potential need for personalized approaches in treatment.

7. <strong>Endometrioid Synchronous Tumors</strong>: A proteogenomic study distinguishes synchronous endometrial and ovarian cancers from single-site cancers, indicating most are metastasized endometrial cancers.

8. <strong>Rural-Urban Disparities in Cervical Cancer</strong>: Studies reveal a rise in cervical cancer incidence and mortality in rural U.S., underscoring the need for enhanced preventive care, including HPV vaccination.

These insights and advancements highlight the evolving landscape of gynecologic oncology, offering new directions for diagnosis and treatment.
Keywords
Gynecologic Oncology
Ovarian Cancer
Endometrial Cancer
Residual Disease
Olaparib
Cytoreductive Surgery
Adaptive NK Cells
BRCA Variants
Granulosa Cell Tumors
Cervical Cancer