Using Genetic Profile to Determine the Treatment for Patients With Ovarian Cancer Who Previously Received a PARP-inhibitor

Niraparib works by blocking poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases (PARP) 1 and PARP 2 from working. PARP 1 and PARP 2 are proteins that are involved in cell growth, cell survival, and cell death, including cancer cells. It is believed that blocking PARP1 and PARP 2 from working will slow or stop the growth of cancer cells.

Dostarlimab is a monoclonal antibody. Antibodies are proteins that are naturally found in the blood stream that fight infections. A monoclonal antibody is a special kind of antibody that is created in a laboratory that seeks out specific proteins in the body that may be involved in cancers to stop tumor growth. Dostarlimab attaches to PD-1 and inhibits the interaction of PD-L1 and PD-L2 with PD-1.

Bevacizumab is a chemotherapy drug commonly used for the treatment of various cancers.

Paclitaxel is a chemotherapy drug commonly used for the treatment of various cancers.