Nomogram predicting individual survival following recurrence in advanced stage high-grade ovarian cancer from NRG Oncology/Gynecologic Oncology Group randomized trials of platinum and paclitaxel

2017 ◽  
Vol 145 ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
P.G. Rose ◽  
J. Java ◽  
D.M. O'Malley ◽  
M.A. Geller ◽  
F.M. Muggia ◽  
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Author(s):  
Deborah K. Armstrong ◽  
Keiichi Fujiwara ◽  
Danijela Jelovac

Overview: The peritoneal cavity is the major site of disease in ovarian cancer. The peritoneal predominance of disease provides a rationale for administration of chemotherapy within the peritoneal cavity. Intraperitoneal (IP) chemotherapy for ovarian cancer has been studied rigorously for more than 30 years and has been reproducibly shown to improve the survival of patients with ovarian cancer. Three large randomized trials of IP compared with intravenous (IV) therapy have demonstrated statistically significant improvement in clinical outcome measures. Despite this, the IP approach has not gained widespread acceptance in the treatment of ovarian cancer. Here, we review reported, recently completed, and ongoing trials of IP therapy in ovarian cancer including attempts to improve the tolerability and acceptance of this proven approach.


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