In this overview, the key highlights from ESMO 2020 with respect to gynaecological cancers will be discussed. In advanced endometrial cancers, data were presented on the use of letrozole in combination with palbociclib. In addition, to this, promising clinical efficacy was seen for the antibody-drug conjugate tisotumab vedotin in the treatment of patient with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer. Also in cervical cancer, a study was presented on the optimal management of cervical cancer patients with intraoperatively detected positive pelvic lymph nodes. In ovarian cancers, several updates were presented of pivotal trials evaluating PARP inhibitors. In addition, results if the phase III INOVATYON trial indicate that platinum-based regimens should remain the standard of care for patients with recurrent ovarian cancer who experienced disease progression within six-twelve months after their last line of platinum-based therapy. Finally, results were presented of the IMagyn050 trial assessing the efficacy and safety of bevacizumab in combination with atezolizumab in the treatment of patients newly diagnosed stage III-IV ovarian cancer.
