Ovarian cancer: new thoughts on an old problem

Authors
Kehoe, S
Citation
S. Kehoe, Ovarian cancer: new thoughts on an old problem, HOSP MED, 59(6), 1998, pp. 442
Citations number
23
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
HOSPITAL MEDICINE
ISSN journal
14623935 → ACNP
Volume
59
Issue
6
Year of publication
1998
Database
ISI
SICI code
1462-3935(199806)59:6<442:OCNTOA>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Although survival in ovarian cancer remains poor, the use of paclitaxel and interval debulking surgery are now recognized to prolong survival. Future trials addressing the role of surgery, navel applications of chemotherapy, and screening, along with care by recognized specialists, may well improve outcome.