
Commentary|Videos|February 17, 2026
The Role of Neoadjuvant Chemo and Biomarker-Driven Maintenance in Gyn Cancer
Author(s)Erin Crane, MD, MPH
Fact checked by: Paige Britt
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy increasingly matches upfront debulking outcomes, reducing extreme surgery risks while highlighting why patients still need access to R0 radical resection.
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In 2026, the landscape of gynecologic oncology is defined by a significant transition from broad-spectrum treatments to a precision-based model, where therapeutic decisions are increasingly dictated by a tumor's molecular fingerprint. Central to this evolution is the use of personalized maintenance therapies—interventions designed to delay recurrence and improve long-term survival by targeting specific genetic vulnerabilities.
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