is a protein found in many ovarian cancer cells, particularly when the cancer is more aggressive.
Folate receptor alpha
It’s thought that may fuel cancer growth.
(FRα)
FRα
if you have platinum-resistant ovarian cancer or if you’ve tried one to three types of chemotherapy that haven’t worked.
Doctors typically order testing
A pathologist uses a special stain (or dye) on a sample of your previously biopsied tissue to measure expression.
testing looks for this protein in the tumor tissue.
you may be a candidate for a drug that targets in cancer cells, offering more precise, personalized treatment.
If testing shows high expression,
