Abstract
This chapter provides an overview of epithelial ovarian cancer. Topics covered include epidemiology, risk factors, and tools used in diagnostic evaluation. Surgical staging and outcomes are also discussed. The main focus of the chapter is on treatment for primary and recurrent disease, including targeted therapies.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | DiSaia and Creasman Clinical Gynecologic Oncology |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 250-281 |
Number of pages | 32 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323776844 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780323776868 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2023 |
Keywords
- cytoreductive surgery
- maintenance therapy
- neoadjuvant chemotherapy
- Ovarian cancer
- recurrent ovarian cancer
- surveillance
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine