A 50 yr. old woman underwent debulking surgery for advanced epithelial ovarian cancer. What standard adjuvant therapy would be recommended for this woman?
Ans. A. Paclitaxel and carboplatin for six cyclesAdjuvant therapy for ovarian cancer:a. Stage I, grade 1 = no adjuvant chemotherapy after complete staging laparotomyb. High grade, high risk stage I = carboplatin + paclitaxel for 3 - 6 cyclesc. Advanced ovarian malignancy = treatment is surgical debulking followed by chemotherapy.d. Chemotherapy = carboplatin + paclitaxel for 6 - 8 cycles.
Paclitaxel and carboplatin for six cycles
Paclitaxel and carboplatin for six cycles and radiotherapy
Paclitaxel for six cycles and radiotherapy
Radiotherapy alone
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