Abstract:Background: Clear cell ovarian carcinoma (CCOC) is characterized by a distinct histologic and molecular profile, and associated with very poor responses to standard treatment consisting of surgery and carboplatin:taxol chemotherapy. CCOC is chemo-resistant at the time of diagnosis and response to chemotherapy in the recurrent setting is less than 10%. Literature suggests a potential role for immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI). However, only a subgroup of patients (20%) responds to ICI and little is known about… Show more
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