Chemotherapy of ovarian cancer in elderly patients Journal Article
| Authors: | Troso-Sandoval, T. A.; Lichtman, S. M. |
| Article Title: | Chemotherapy of ovarian cancer in elderly patients |
| Abstract: | Epithelial ovarian cancer is primarily a disease of older women. Advanced age is risk factor for decreased survival. Optimal surgery and the safe and effective administration of chemotherapy are essential for prolonged progression-free and overall survival (OS). In this article, the available regimens in both the primary treatment and relapsed setting are reviewed. Copyright © 2015 by Cancer Biology & Medicine. |
| Keywords: | paclitaxel; chemotherapy; ovarian cancer; carboplatin; elderly; geriatrics; intraperitoneal |
| Journal Title: | Cancer Biology and Medicine |
| Volume: | 12 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| ISSN: | 2095-3941 |
| Publisher: | Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital |
| Date Published: | 2015-12-01 |
| Start Page: | 292 |
| End Page: | 301 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.7497/j.issn.2095-3941.2015.0077 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PMCID: | PMC4706529 |
| PUBMED: | 26779366 |
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| Notes: | Review -- Export Date: 3 February 2016 -- Source: Scopus |
