Palbociclib in the treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer

Abstract

Serous ovarian cancers are typically high grade and recur within a short interval. The currently available therapeutic options provide a relatively low response rate and the progress-free survival are short-lived. There is emerging data that CDK4/6 may be effective in metastatic ovarian cancer. This case describes the use of palbociclib after multiple lines of cytotoxic chemotherapy and hormonal therapy. At 30 months upon commencement of palbociclib and letrozole, this patient continues to respond to the treatment radiologically and in the suppression of CA125.

Keywords

• Ovarian cancer
• Palbociclib
• CDK4/6 inhibitor