In The Know-November 2023

November 2023

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The November edition of Ed's List highlights several key studies in the field of gynecologic oncology. <br /><br />One study focused on the risk of cervical cancer in women with untreated or immediately treated cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 (CIN2). The study found that women with untreated CIN2 had an increased long-term risk of cervical cancer compared to those who immediately received treatment.<br /><br />Another study investigated the therapeutic targeting of CPSF3-dependent transcriptional termination in ovarian cancer. The researchers found that by targeting CPSF3, they were able to suppress oncogenic pathways and develop a promising class of boron-containing compounds for targeting transcription-addicted ovarian cancer.<br /><br />A clinical trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of trastuzumab deruxtecan in patients with HER2-expressing solid tumors. The study showed that trastuzumab deruxtecan provided durable clinical benefit, meaningful survival outcomes, and safety consistent with the known profile, supporting its potential role as a tumor-agnostic therapy.<br /><br />In the field of genomic profiling, one study assessed the genomic landscape of cervical cancers. They integrated tumor genomic data, clinical information, and treatment response to identify potential therapeutic targets and guide treatment strategies for patients with cervical cancer.<br /><br />A study in Texas examined the geographic variation in late-stage cervical cancer diagnosis. They identified clusters of late-stage cervical cancer diagnoses in certain regions and found disparities in diagnosis based on race/ethnicity and socio-economic status. The study highlights the need for area-specific interventions to reduce cervical cancer disparities.<br /><br />Another study introduced oncoEnrichR, a bioinformatics tool that allows researchers to comprehensively interrogate gene lists from genome-scale cancer screens and interpret their relevance in multiple facets of cancer. The tool provides a structured analysis report and integrates various sources of cancer data for a more comprehensive understanding.<br /><br />These studies contribute to the knowledge and understanding of gynecologic oncology and provide important insights for risk stratification, therapeutic targeting, and clinical decision-making in the field.

Keywords

gynecologic oncology

cervical cancer risk

CIN2 treatment

therapeutic targeting

boron-containing compounds

trastuzumab deruxtecan

genomic profiling

late-stage cervical cancer diagnosis

oncoEnrichR

clinical decision-making