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Cases from the Community: Investigators Discuss Available Research Guiding the Care of Patients with Ovarian and Endometrial Cancer (Symposium Audio Proceedings)
Released June 2025

Featuring perspectives from Dr Joyce F Liu, Dr David M O’Malley, Dr Ritu Salani, Dr Alessandro D Santin and Dr Shannon N Westin, moderated by Dr Westin. Published June 2025.

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  • TARGET AUDIENCE
    This program is intended for medical and gynecologic oncologists, hematology-oncology fellows and other healthcare providers involved in the treatment of ovarian and endometrial cancer.

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES

    • Understand available clinical research findings with PARP inhibitors as maintenance therapy after first-line platinum-based chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer (OC), and appropriately counsel patients regarding personalized treatment recommendations.
    • Evaluate the biological rationale for and published research data with PARP inhibitors in combination with other systemic therapies for advanced OC, and consider the clinical and research implications of these findings.
    • Recall the mechanism of action of and current research findings with antibody-drug conjugates directed at FRα, and optimally integrate these agents into the care of patients with recurrent OC.
    • Appreciate available clinical research findings with anti-PD-1/PD-L1 antibodies in combination with chemotherapy as first-line treatment for advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer (EC), and optimally incorporate this novel strategy into the care of patients with microsatellite instability-high/mismatch repair-deficient and microsatellite-stable/mismatch repair-proficient disease.
    • Understand the biological rationale for and available data with PARP inhibitors in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy for patients with advanced or metastatic EC.
    • Recognize available data with anti-PD-1/PD-L1 antibodies in combination with agents targeting the VEGF pathway, and select patients with metastatic EC for treatment with this novel approach.
    • Evaluate published clinical research documenting the efficacy of HER2-targeted agents and regimens for HER2-overexpressing OC and EC, and consider the role of various approaches in the care of patients with these diseases.
    • Describe the scientific justification for, published research with and ongoing studies of novel agents and strategies for OC and EC, and effectively prioritize clinical trial opportunities for eligible patients.

    ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
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    Video Program: Research To Practice designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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    Please note, these programs have been specifically designed for the following ABIM specialty: medical oncology.

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    HOW TO USE THIS CME ACTIVITY
    Audio Program: This CME activity consists of an audio component. To receive credit, the participant should review the CME information, listen to the MP3s, review the downloadable slide set, complete the post-test with a score of 80% or better and fill out the evaluation located at ResearchToPractice.com/ASCO2025/OvarianEndometrial/CME. The corresponding video program is available as an alternative at ResearchToPractice.com/ASCO2025/OvarianEndometrial/Video.

    Video Program: This CME activity consists of a video component. To receive credit, the participant should review the CME information, watch the video, complete the post-test with a score of 80% or better and fill out the evaluation located at ResearchToPractice.com/ASCO2025/OvarianEndometrial/Video/CME. The corresponding audio program is available as an alternative at ResearchToPractice.com/ASCO2025/OvarianEndometrial.

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    FACULTY — The following faculty reported relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities:

    Joyce F Liu, MD, MPH
    Associate Chief and Director of Clinical Research
    Division of Gynecologic Oncology
    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    Boston, Massachusetts

    Consulting Agreements: Bristol Myers Squibb, GSK; Advisory Boards (Compensated): AbbVie Inc, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Daiichi Sankyo Inc, Eisai Inc, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, GSK, Loxo Oncology Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly & Company, Merck, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc, Revolution Medicines, Zentalis Pharmaceuticals.

    David M O'Malley, MD
    Director and Professor
    Division of Gynecologic Oncology in Obstetrics and Gynecology
    John G Boutselis Chair in Gynecologic Oncology
    The Ohio State University and The James Comprehensive Cancer Center
    Columbus, Ohio

    Advisory Committees and Consulting Agreements (Personal Fees): AbbVie Inc, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Corcept Therapeutics, Duality Biologics, Eisai Inc, GSK, ImmunoGen Inc, Merck, MSD, Novocure Inc, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc, Seagen Inc, Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Oncology Inc, Verastem Inc, Zentalis Pharmaceuticals; Contracted Research (Institution Received Funds for Research): AbbVie Inc, Advaxis Inc, Agenus Inc, Alkermes, Aravive Inc, Arcus Biosciences, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, BeiGene Ltd, Bristol Myers Squibb, Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc, Eisai Inc, EMD Serono Inc, Exelixis Inc, F Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, Genmab US Inc, GSK, ImmunoGen Inc, Incyte Corporation, Iovance Biotherapeutics, Karyopharm Therapeutics, Leap Therapeutics Inc, Merck, Mersana Therapeutics Inc, MSD, Novartis, Novocure Inc, OncoC4, OncoQuest Inc, Pfizer Inc, pharmaand GmbH, Predictive Oncology Inc, Prelude Therapeutics, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc, Seagen Inc, Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Oncology Inc, Sutro Biopharma, Tesaro, A GSK Company, Verastem Inc; Data and Safety Monitoring Boards/Committees: Frantz Viral Therapeutics; Nonrelevant Financial Relationships: GOG Foundation, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research Ltd, National Cancer Institute, NRG Oncology, RTOG Foundation, SWOG.

    Ritu Salani, MD, MBA
    Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology
    Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    Los Angeles, California

    Advisory Committees: Daiichi Sankyo Inc, Eisai Inc, Genmab US Inc, GSK, Karyopharm Therapeutics, Merck, Pfizer Inc; Nonrelevant Financial Relationships: Elsevier, UpToDate.

    Alessandro D Santin, MD
    Professor
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Co-Chief, Gynecologic Oncology
    Yale University School of Medicine
    New Haven, Connecticut

    Advisory Committees: Daiichi Sankyo Inc, Eisai Inc, Gilead Sciences Inc, Merck, Pfizer Inc, R-Pharm US; Contracted Research: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, Gilead Sciences Inc, Merck, R-Pharm US, Synthon, Tesaro, A GSK Company, Verastem Inc.

    MODERATOR
    Shannon N Westin, MD, MPH, FASCO, FACOG
    Professor
    Medical Director, Gynecologic Oncology Center
    Director, Early Drug Development
    Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine
    The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
    Houston, Texas

    Consulting Agreements: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Caris Life Sciences, Clovis Oncology, Corcept Therapeutics, Daiichi Sankyo Inc, Eisai Inc, EQRx, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, Gilead Sciences Inc, GSK, Immunocore, ImmunoGen Inc, Incyte Corporation, Lilly, Loxo Oncology Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly & Company, Merck, Mereo BioPharma, Mersana Therapeutics Inc, NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Nuvectis Pharma Inc, Pfizer Inc, pharmaand GmbH, Seagen Inc, Verastem Inc, Vincerx Pharma, Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, ZielBio; Contracted Research (to Institution): AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Avenge Bio, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Bio-Path Holdings Inc, Clovis Oncology, Daiichi Sankyo Inc, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, GSK, Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc, Loxo Oncology Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly & Company, Mereo BioPharma, Novartis, Nuvectis Pharma Inc, Pfizer Inc, pharmaand GmbH, Zentalis Pharmaceuticals.

    RESEARCH TO PRACTICE CME PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS, STAFF AND REVIEWERS — Planners, scientific staff and independent reviewers for Research To Practice have no relevant conflicts of interest to disclose.

    These educational activities contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the Food and Drug Administration. Research To Practice does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications and warnings. The opinions expressed are those of the presenters and are not to be construed as those of the publisher or grantors.

    These activities are supported by educational grants from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Daiichi Sankyo Inc, Eisai Inc, Karyopharm Therapeutics, Merck, and Mural Oncology Inc.

    Release date: June 2025
    Expiration date: June 2026

    After completing the post-test, learners may download and review the answers here in order to identify further areas of study.

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