This course aims to educate learners on state-of-the-art treatments for ovarian cancer, with a focus on hereditary ovarian cancer. The course covers indications for genetic testing, the role of tumor molecular profiling, and targeted therapeutic options such as PARP inhibitors and immunotherapy. The teaching method includes an overview of key concepts, discussions on genetic and tumor testing, and insights into risk-reducing interventions. This course is intended for individuals interested in understanding personalized treatment approaches for ovarian cancer, including patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Personalizing Ovarian Cancer- Knowing Your Genetics - Beth Karlan, MD - UCLAMDChat
University of California, Los Angeles via YouTube
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Objectives
Ovarian Cancer is not one disease
Most ovarian cancers dont even begin in the ovary
Ovarian cancer testing
Survival curve
Somatic mutations
Tumor molecular profiling
Survival curves
PARP inhibitors
Genetic testing
Family testing
Angelina Jolie
Risk reducing interventions
Risk reducing salpingo oophorectomy
Key takeaways
Summary
Questions
Taught by
UCLA Health
