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Fifth International Conference on Ovarian Cancer: challenges and opportunities
Anil K Sood1, Nadeem R Abu-Rustum, Richard R Barakat
1Department of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77230-1439, USA. asood@mdanderson.org
Objective:
This paper provides a summary of the presentations given at the Fifth International Conference on Ovarian Cancer in Houston, Texas on December 1-4, 2004.
Methods And Results:
The focus of this meeting was to discuss the most current information regarding development, progression, diagnosis, and therapy of ovarian cancer. The presentations at this conference were grouped into 7 sessions, and are summarized in this paper as follows: ovarian cancer biology, novel therapeutic approaches, surgical and pathological controversies, quality of life/biobehavioral aspects of ovarian cancer, screening/prevention approaches, management of uncommon ovarian cancers, and treatment controversies.
Conclusion:
While many challenges remain in the overall management of ovarian carcinoma, the speakers at this conference reviewed the opportunities available to scientists and clinicians to work collaboratively to make advances.
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