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An Orthotopic Model of Serous Ovarian Cancer in Immunocompetent Mice for in vivo Tumor Imaging and Monitoring of Tumor Immune Responses
Published on: November 28, 2010
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Ovarian Carcinosarcoma and Response to Immunotherapy
Muhammad Daniyal1, Anamm S Polani1, Marcy Canary2
1Internal Medicine, Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, USA.
Cureus
|May 8, 2023
Summary
Ovarian carcinosarcoma (OCS) is aggressive but immunotherapy shows promise. Microsatellite instability testing can guide treatment for this rare ovarian cancer.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Gynecologic Oncology
Background:
- Ovarian carcinosarcoma (OCS) is a rare and aggressive cancer with poor prognosis.
- Limited effective treatment options exist for OCS patients.
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