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Immunotherapy: Checkpoint Inhibitors in Lynch-Associated Gynecologic Cancers

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Research into novel therapies for gynecologic cancers is underfunded, and as a result, we are still playing catchup with other solid tumors in the realm of immune checkpoint inhibition. This is despite the fact that two of the most common gynecologic cancers in the USA have strong biologic rationales for response to these agents. Work is now underway to demonstrate safe and effective therapies for our patients. As we better understand the immune system, and more specifically the tumor microenvironment, we will be able to achieve complete responses. The immune system can learn, adapt, and provide ongoing surveillance; if only we could mimic its abilities.

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Ferriss, J.S., Williams-Brown, M.Y. Immunotherapy: Checkpoint Inhibitors in Lynch-Associated Gynecologic Cancers. Curr. Treat. Options in Oncol. 20, 75 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11864-019-0676-8

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