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Enrichment for Chemoresistant Ovarian Cancer Stem Cells from Human Cell Lines
Published on: September 10, 2014
Chemotherapy for ovarian cancer: an evidence-based approach
J P Geisler1, K J Manahan, M C Wiemann
1Division of Gynecologic Oncology, St. Vincent Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA. jgeisler@indianawomensoncology.com
Abstract:
Although cytoreductive surgery is the most influential factor in treatment for ovarian cancer, chemotherapy is needed for almost all patients diagnosed with this disease. The mainstay of chemotherapy is platinum. Different platinum compounds are used for different histologies, and different combinations are used for different histologies also. We will present the data so that each reader can understand the knowledge behind chemotherapy decisions.
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