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Published on: February 23, 2024
Effective treatment of a patient with stage IV ovarian cancer: A case report
Zhen Huang1, Hua Yan2, Devendra Chavan1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, P.R. China.
Abstract:
The present case report describes a patient with stage IV ovarian cancer who survived for 9 years without achieving a complete remission since the first relapse. The patient's long-term survival may be ascribed to the slow growth of the cancer cells, limited metastasis and favorable responses to the treatments received. The patient manifested initially with malignant pleural effusion and was not able to tolerate surgical treatment. However, the disease was well-controlled using various treatments, including neoadjuvant chemotherapy, interval cytoreductive surgery and post-operative long-term chemotherapy. Management of ovarian cancer is most effective when tailored to the individual needs of the patient, maximizing its efficacy and prolonging the patient's survival rate. The present case may offer useful insight into the clinical management of stage IV ovarian cancer.
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