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It's time to be HeaRD

If you've been diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer, know that you're not alone.

There is a whole community of patients, healthcare providers, care partners, and advocates working to ensure everyone has the opportunity to be heard and explore all possible advanced ovarian cancer treatment paths.

One important step in your journey is getting a test for homologous recombination deficiency, or HRD. HRD is a characteristic of some cancer cells that affect how they grow, die, and respond to different treatments. Knowing your tumor's HRD status can help your healthcare team treat your unique type of cancer.

Getting an HRD Test

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Ovarian cancer includes several types of cancer that start in the ovaries, fallopian tubes or peritoneum (lining of the abdomen). There is no effective screening test to detect ovarian cancer. To make a clear diagnosis, your doctor will need to perform a biopsy.

Ideally, you should get an HRD test as soon as possible after your diagnosis or a recurrence. But no matter where you are in your cancer journey, it’s important to talk to your healthcare team about HRD testing. They can let you know if you’ve already had an HRD test and if you haven’t, advise you on next steps.

An HRD test requires a tumor tissue sample, taken through a biopsy or during surgery. Your healthcare team may be able to use tissue from your original biopsy to conduct the HRD test. You may not need an additional procedure.

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Why Get an HRD Test?

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HRD affects how cancer cells grow, die, and respond to different treatments. Getting an HRD test may help your healthcare team identify the appropriate treatments for you.

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Did you know ~50% of people with advanced ovarian cancer have tumors that test positive for HRD?

How Do I Get an HRD Test?

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HRD testing is a common procedure for people diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer. It is performed in a clinical setting. The first step for getting tested is talking to your doctor.

Learn How to Get Tested and What to Expect