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Clear Cell Ovarian Cancer — SCE Medical Oncology MCQ

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HardGynaecological CancersClear Cell Ovarian CancerSCE Medical Oncology

Olaparib is interrupted for grade 3 pancytopenia. Four weeks later the counts remain abnormal and transfusion support is still required. What is the next investigation?

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Correct answer: DArrange bone-marrow analysis and/or blood cytogenetic testing

Persistent severe haematological toxicity after a four-week olaparib interruption triggers bone-marrow and/or cytogenetic investigation for MDS/AML. Restarting either PARP inhibitor without explaining the cytopenia is unsafe; G-CSF does not replace diagnostic evaluation, and the SmPC does not require waiting 12 weeks.

Reference: Lynparza 150 mg UK SmPC. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/9488/smpc