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Understanding the Current Paradigm and New Approaches in the Care of Patients with Ovarian Cancer (Symposium Video Proceedings)
Released April 2025

Featuring perspectives from Ms Courtney Arn, Ms Jennifer Filipi, Dr David M O’Malley and Dr Shannon N Westin. Published April 2025.

CE Information and Faculty Disclosures

  • TARGET AUDIENCE
    This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of oncology nurses, nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists involved in the treatment of ovarian cancer.

    PURPOSE STATEMENT
    By providing information on the latest research developments in the context of expert perspectives, this NCPD activity will assist oncology nurses, nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists with the formulation of state-of-the-art clinical management strategies to facilitate optimal care of patients with cancer.

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES

    • Understand available clinical research findings with PARP inhibitors as maintenance therapy after first-line platinum-based chemotherapy for patients with advanced OC, and counsel appropriate individuals regarding personalized treatment recommendations.
    • Assess available clinical trial data with and newly adapted indications for FDA-endorsed PARP inhibitors for patients with recurrent, platinum-sensitive and multiregimen-refractory OC in order to optimally and appropriately incorporate these agents into current management algorithms.
    • Evaluate the biological rationale for and published clinical research data with PARP inhibitors in combination with other systemic therapies, and consider the current and future clinical and research implications of these findings.
    • Appraise relevant biological, patient- and treatment-related factors to individualize the selection and sequencing of therapy for platinum-sensitive and platinum-resistant recurrent OC.
    • Recognize the rationale for targeting folate receptor alpha in OC, and determine optimal methods to test for this newly relevant biomarker.
    • Understand the structural components and mechanism of action of antibody-drug conjugates directed at folate receptor alpha, and discuss current research findings with these agents.
    • Appreciate the side effects associated with various systemic therapies commonly employed for OC, and use this information to develop supportive management plans for patients.

    ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
    Research To Practice (RTP) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation.

    CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
    Audio Program: This educational activity for 2.25 contact hours is provided by RTP during the period of April 2025 to April 2026.

    This activity is awarded 2.25 ANCC pharmacotherapeutic contact hours.

    Video Program: This educational activity for 1.75 contact hours is provided by RTP during the period of April 2025 to April 2026.

    This activity is awarded 1.75 ANCC pharmacotherapeutic contact hours.

    ONCC/ILNA CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
    The program content has been reviewed by the ONCC and is acceptable for recertification points. Learners must apply for NCPD credit to utilize this program for ONCC certification or renewal. To review certification qualifications please visit https://www.researchtopractice.com/Meetings/ONS2025/OvarianCancer/ILNA.

    ONCC review is only for designating content to be used for ILNA points and is not for NCPD accreditation. NCPD programs must be formally approved for contact hours by an acceptable accreditor/approver of nursing CE to be used for recertification by ONCC. If the NCPD provider fails to obtain formal approval to award contact hours by an acceptable accrediting/approval body, no information related to ONCC recertification or ILNA categories may be used in relation to the program.

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    FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
    Audio Program: This NCPD activity consists of an audio component. To receive credit, the participant should review the NCPD information, listen to the MP3s, complete the post-test with a score of 80% or better and fill out the evaluation located at ResearchToPractice.com/ONS2025/Ovarian/NCPD. The corresponding video program is available as an alternative at ResearchToPractice.com/ONS2025/Ovarian/Video.

    Video Program: This NCPD activity consists of a video component. To receive credit, the participant should review the NCPD information, watch the video, complete the post-test with a score of 80% or better and fill out the evaluation located at ResearchToPractice.com/ONS2025/Ovarian/Video/NCPD. The corresponding audio program is available as an alternative at ResearchToPractice.com/ONS2025/Ovarian.

    CONTENT VALIDATION AND DISCLOSURES
    Research To Practice (RTP) is committed to providing its participants with high-quality, unbiased and state-of-the-art education and adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers and others, are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of this activity. In addition, all activity content is reviewed by RTP scientific staff and an external, independent physician reviewer for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies referenced and patient care recommendations.

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

    Courtney Arn, CNP
    The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
    The Ohio State University
    Columbus, Ohio

    Speakers Bureaus: AbbVie Inc, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Eisai Inc, Genmab US Inc, ImmunoGen Inc, Merck, Pfizer Inc.

    Jennifer Filipi, MSN, NP
    Department of Gynecologic Oncology
    Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
    Boston, Massachusetts

    No relevant conflicts of interest to disclose.

    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 Board/Committees: Frantz Viral Therapeutics; Nonrelevant Financial Relationships: GOG Foundation, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research Ltd, National Cancer Institute, NRG Oncology, RTOG Foundation, SWOG.

    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.

    MODERATOR — Dr Love is president and CEO of Research To Practice. Research To Practice receives funds in the form of educational grants to develop NCPD activities from the following companies: AbbVie Inc, ADC Therapeutics, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Amgen Inc, Array BioPharma Inc, a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc, Arvinas, Astellas, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, BeiGene Ltd, Black Diamond Therapeutics Inc, Blueprint Medicines, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc, Bristol Myers Squibb, Clovis Oncology, Coherus BioSciences, CTI BioPharma, a Sobi Company, Daiichi Sankyo Inc, Eisai Inc, Elevation Oncology Inc, Exact Sciences Corporation, Exelixis Inc, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, Genmab US Inc, Geron Corporation, Gilead Sciences Inc, GSK, Hologic Inc, ImmunoGen Inc, Incyte Corporation, Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc, Janssen Biotech Inc, administered by Janssen Scientific Affairs LLC, Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc, Karyopharm Therapeutics, Kite, A Gilead Company, Legend Biotech, Lilly, MEI Pharma Inc, Merck, Mersana Therapeutics Inc, Mirati Therapeutics Inc, Mural Oncology Inc, Natera Inc, Novartis, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation on behalf of Advanced Accelerator Applications, Novocure Inc, Nuvalent, Pfizer Inc, Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company, Puma Biotechnology Inc, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc, Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc, R-Pharm US, Sanofi, Seagen Inc, Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC, SpringWorks Therapeutics Inc, Stemline Therapeutics Inc, Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Taiho Oncology Inc, Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA Inc, TerSera Therapeutics LLC, and Tesaro, A GSK Company.

    RESEARCH TO PRACTICE NCPD 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, GSK, and Merck.

    Release date: April 2025
    Expiration date: April 2026

    There is no implied or real endorsement of any product by RTP or the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

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