Joint IARC/NCI International Cancer Seminar Series Report: Expert consensus on future directions for ovarian carcinoma research

Shama Virani, Glauco Baiocchi, David Bowtell, Citadel J. Cabasag, Kathleen R. Cho, Reneé T. Fortner, Keiichi Fujiwara, Jae Weon Kim, Martin Köbel, Jean Emmanuel Kurtz, Douglas A. Levine, Usha Menon, Barbara M. Norquist, Paul D.P. Pharoah, Anil K. Sood, Shelley T. Tworoger, Nicolas Wentzensen, Stephen J. Chanock, Paul Brennan, Britton Trabert

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Abstract

Recently, ovarian cancer research has evolved considerably because of the emerging recognition that rather than a single disease, ovarian carcinomas comprise several different histotypes that vary by etiologic origin, risk factors, molecular profiles, therapeutic approaches and clinical outcome. Despite significant progress in our understanding of the etiologic heterogeneity of ovarian cancer, as well as important clinical advances, it remains the eighth most frequently diagnosed cancer in women worldwide and the most fatal gynecologic cancer. The International Agency for Research on Cancer and the United States National Cancer Institute jointly convened an expert panel on ovarian carcinoma to develop consensus research priorities based on evolving scientific discoveries. Expertise ranged from etiology, prevention, early detection, pathology, model systems, molecular characterization and treatment/clinical management. This report summarizes the current state of knowledge and highlights expert consensus on future directions to continue advancing etiologic, epidemiologic and prognostic research on ovarian carcinoma.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)785-793
Number of pages9
JournalCarcinogenesis
Volume42
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1 2021

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cancer Research

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