Does anyone know of a maintenance treatment after frontline Chemo. I am Stage 1C, High Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer, and am also BRCA 1 Positive. Ive asked my Oncologist about Lynparza, but apparently it's only prescribed after a recurrence. Being that my cancer is Grade 3 (aggressive), I don't want to just sit around and wait for a recurrence that could spread quickly.
Are there any options after Frontline, other than CA125 and imaging?
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I seen my Oncologist this past week and proposed this question. I specifically asked about doing Parb inhibitors after frontline for Stage 1C. He said there is no recommended maintenance after Stage 1C, after first frontline treatment, but he was going to send out feelers to several of his Canadian contacts to see if they agreed. He said there is no research to show that the newest Parbs (make breakthrough progress in advanced disease) are doing anything prevent a first recurrence. He said medicines like Lynparza are specified for use in Stages 3 and 4 only.
At this point, monitoring my CA-125, and imagining are the best followup maintenance going forwards to me it seems. I will definable let you ladies know if I received any further information once I hear back from him.
Thanks so much and take good care.
There seem to be so many promising changes in the works for treatments and new protocols coming in for this disease.
You can also try some online services - https://cancerchat.desouzainstitute.com/
The offerings change depending on their schedule / availability.
Sometimes, depending on your employer or insurance services, you may also be able to access that way.
Good luck and let us know what you discover.