Objective To investigate the value of tumor-specific growth factors carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125), human epididymis protein 4 (HE4) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in monitoring the curative effect of Olaparib on ovarian cancer. Methods From January to December 2018, 119 patients with ovarian cancer admitted to Nanyang Central Hospital were recruited and divided into Olaparib group (n=66) and conventional chemotherapy group (n=53) according to the use of new drug Olaparib. All subjects were treated with paclitaxel and platinum chemotherapy, and Olaparib group was additionally given maintenance treatment with Olaparib. Effects of chemotherapy and levels of tumor-specific growth factors in patients with different therapeutic effects were compared. Changes in CA125, HE4 and IL-6 before and after chemotherapy were monitored, and the patients were followed up for 2 years to observe their progression free survival (PFS) time. CA125, HE4 and IL-6 in patients with different PFS were compared. and receiver operating characteristic curves were used to analyze the value of CA125, HE4 and IL-6 in predicting progression of ovarian cancer. Results CA125, HE4 and IL-6 in Olaparib group were lower than those in the conventional chemotherapy group after chemotherapy, 1 year and 2 years of treatment, with inter-group and interaction effects (P<0.05). The grade of curative effect in Olaparib group was better than that in conventional chemotherapy group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). For Olaparib group, the levels of CA125, HE4 and IL-6 in effective group were lower than those in the ineffective group after chemotherapy, 1 year and 2 years of treatment, with inter-group, time and interaction effects (P<0.05). The median PFS of Olaparib group was 18.41 months (95% CI:16.80~20.02), longer than that of the conventional chemotherapy group (P<0.05). Before operation, CA125, HE and IL-6 in the progression group were higher than those in the non-progression group (P<0.05). The sensitivity and specificity of HE4 in predicting ovarian cancer progression were 63.24% and 96.08%, which of CA125 were 72.06% and 84.31%, of IL-6 were 77.94% and 58.82%, respectively. The value of CA125 and HE4 was higher than that of IL-6 in predicting progression of ovarian cancer (P<0.05). Conclusion Olaparib maintenance treatment can increase the benefit rate of ovarian cancer, prolong PFS, and reduce levels of tumor-specific growth factors CA125, HE4 and IL-6. Besides, CA125 and HE4 have high value in predicting progression of ovarian cancer. |