Recurrent ovarian cancer: The role of radiation therapy

Francesca De Felice, Claudia Marchetti, Andrea Di Mino, Innocenza Palaia, Ilaria Benevento, Angela Musella, Daniela Musio, Vincenzo Tombolini

Risultato della ricerca: Contributo in rivistaArticolo in rivista

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this review was to present the current radiation therapy status in recurrent ovarian cancer (OC) and explore potential solution to improve clinical outcomes in this setting of patients. Materials and Methods: PubMed search was performed. An attempt was made to include all relevant studies. Pertinent references cited in selected articles were also considered. Results: The role of radiation therapy in recurrent OC needs to be defined. This is the largest reported analysis of published data. Conclusions: Chemotherapy is the mainstay of recurrent OC treatment but prognosis remains very poor, and novel therapies are required to be integrated into this consolidated treatment regimen. Radiation therapy represents a valid alternative approach, even if no clear guidelines are available concerning it.
Lingua originaleEnglish
pagine (da-a)690-695
Numero di pagine6
RivistaInternational Journal of Gynecological Cancer
Volume27
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2017

Keywords

  • Chemotherapy
  • Involved field
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Radiotherapy
  • Recurrence
  • Surgery
  • Wholeabdominopelvic irradiation

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