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Logan Corey1, Ana Valente1, Katrina Wade2

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, 2700 Napoleon Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
|January 27, 2019
PubMed

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Personalized medicine is advancing gynecologic oncology with new genetic and immune therapies. Increased patient access to genetic testing presents both opportunities and challenges for providers navigating this evolving field.

Area of Science:

  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Personalized Medicine
  • Molecular Oncology

Background:

  • Personalized medicine is rapidly evolving in gynecologic oncology.
  • Large-scale molecular data from tumor profiling initiatives like TCGA and NCI-Match are increasingly available.
  • Direct-to-consumer genetic testing is impacting cancer care and prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current advancements in personalized medicine for gynecologic cancers.
  • To discuss novel therapies based on genetic and immune discoveries.
  • To highlight the challenges and opportunities presented by increased patient access to genetic testing.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent advancements in gynecologic oncology.
  • Discussion of targeted therapies including VEGF inhibitors, PARP inhibitors, and cancer vaccines.
  • Analysis of the impact of direct-to-consumer genetic testing on clinical practice.

Main Results:

  • Several novel targeted therapies are emerging, including VEGF inhibitors, PARP inhibitors, and cancer vaccines.
  • Patients have greater access to genetic testing, influencing their engagement in cancer care.
  • The integration of personalized medicine requires adaptation by gynecologic oncology providers.

Conclusions:

  • Personalized medicine offers significant potential to improve outcomes in gynecologic oncology.
  • Navigating the complexities of molecular data and patient-driven genetic testing is crucial for providers.
  • Future directions involve integrating these advancements into routine clinical practice.
Keywords:
Gynecologic malignanciesPersonalized medicinePrecision medicineTargeted therapies

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