In The Know-January 2025

January 2025

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The January 2025 "Ed’s List" highlights significant contributions in gynecologic oncology literature. Among the featured studies, research on artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging shows promise in staging endometrial cancer pre-operatively. Another study examines the cost-effectiveness of opportunistic salpingectomy as a preventive measure against ovarian cancer, concluding it may considerably reduce cancer risk and healthcare costs.<br /><br />The use of the drug colforsin daropate for treating high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) shows potential by inducing cell cycle arrest and promoting apoptosis in cancer cells. Oral contraceptive use is linked to a reduction in the size of p53 signatures, potentially playing a role in cancer risk reduction. Furthermore, research on BRCA2 variants and their pathogenicity provides crucial insight, with implications for personalized cancer treatment protocols.<br /><br />New studies also discuss improvements in the surgical approach known as de-escalation, leading to a shift towards less invasive techniques in gynecologic oncology. Menopausal hormone therapy before or after cancer diagnosis appears beneficial in ovarian cancer patients, particularly for improving survival without negatively impacting health-related quality of life.<br /><br />In addition, several studies investigate innovative treatment approaches, including pembrolizumab in mismatch repair-deficient endometrial cancer, olaparib in ovarian cancer, and an AI-driven ultrasound technique that enhances ovarian cancer detection. Finally, studies emphasize the significance of timely risk-reducing surgery in BRCA1/2 mutation carriers to prevent cancer and underscore the importance of specialized pathological assessment to ensure accurate diagnosis and management. Overall, these reports reflect ongoing strides in gynecologic oncology towards improved diagnostics, prevention strategies, and therapeutic interventions.

Keywords

gynecologic oncology

artificial intelligence

endometrial cancer

opportunistic salpingectomy

colforsin daropate

BRCA2 variants

de-escalation surgery

menopausal hormone therapy

pembrolizumab

risk-reducing surgery