Olaparib for Patients With Recurrent BRCA Deficient Ovarian Cancer

Inclusion Criteria:

• Histologically confirmed ovarian, peritoneal or fallopian tube cancer that has recurred following a platinum-based regimen used at initial diagnosis
• Measurable disease
• Estimated life expectancy greater than 16 weeks
• Normal organ and marrow function
• Evidence of non-childbearing status for women of childbearing potential
• Able to swallow oral medication

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant or breastfeeding
• Prior PARP inhibitor use for another cancer such as breast cancer
• Receiving any other study agents or any other anti-cancer treatment
• Known brain metastases
• History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to olaparib
• Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive hear failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements
• History of a different malignancy unless disease-free for at least 5 years
• Currently experiencing seizures or currently being treated with any anti-epileptic for seizures
• Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive on combination antiretroviral therapy
• Presence of gastrointestinal disorders that, in the investigator's opinion, are likely to interfere with the absorption of olaparib, or with the patient's ability to take regular oral medication