Episode 3, Better Informed Patient Journeys

In the third episode of A Deep Dive Into HRD Testing in Ovarian Cancer, a three-part podcast series sponsored by AstraZeneca, we're speaking with Dr. David O'Malley, and Bobbie R, an ovarian cancer patient. Dr. O'Malley will highlight how HRD testing empowers ovarian cancer patients to make more informed decisions with their doctors to help guide their treatment journey, and Bobbie will provide insight into her experience with HRD testing. Dr. David O'Malley is a professor in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the OSUCCC – James. Bobbie is a stage 3C ovarian cancer patient who lives in Rochester, New York. Bobbie is an animal rights activist, vegetarian, and exerciser who recently retired from the healthcare field, having worked as a registered nurse and owner of a healthcare staffing firm. Following her diagnosis in July of 2021, Bobbie participated in biomarker testing which indicated that she was breast cancer gene (BRCA) negative and homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) positive. After undergoing surgery and chemotherapy as first-line treatment, Bobbie's oncologist explained that she was eligible for a poly-ADP ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitor due to her HRD status and on March 7, 2022, Bobbie started on a PARP inhibitor for maintenance treatment. As she continues treatment in 2024, Bobbie celebrates over 45 years of marriage with her husband and looks forward to traveling the United States, reading good books, and spending time with her dogs. For more information, visit For patient resources, please visit TestForHRD.com. This podcast does not necessarily reflect the opinions of AstraZeneca and are the spokespeople's opinions and experiences.

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This episode is 12:27 long.

This episode was published on Feb 26, 2025.

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