Introduction
Overview of available treatment options for ovarian cancer, tailored to different stages and types.
Primary Treatment Options
1. Surgery
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Debulking Surgery: Removal of as much tumor tissue as possible
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Hysterectomy: Complete removal of uterus and cervix
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Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy: Removal of both ovaries and fallopian tubes
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Lymph Node Dissection: When necessary for staging
2. Chemotherapy
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First-line Treatment: Usually platinum-based combinations
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Common Regimens:
- Carboplatin with paclitaxel
- Cisplatin-based combinations
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Administration Methods:
- Intravenous (IV)
- Intraperitoneal (IP) in specific cases
3. Targeted Therapy
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PARP Inhibitors:
- Olaparib
- Niraparib
- Rucaparib
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Antiangiogenic Therapy:
Treatment by Stage
Early-Stage Disease
- Surgery followed by chemotherapy
- Possible fertility-sparing options for select patients
Advanced Disease
- Combination of treatments
- Maintenance therapy considerations
Clinical Trials
- New treatment options
- Immunotherapy research
- Emerging targeted therapies
Side Effect Management
- Supportive care options
- Quality of life considerations
- Regular monitoring and adjustments
Follow-up Care
- Surveillance schedule
- Monitoring for recurrence
- Long-term health maintenance