Management of ovarian cancer. An impressive history of improvement in survival and quality of life
Markman, M.
Oncology 20(4) 347-354; Discussion 354: 357-358 364 Passim
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0890-9091 PMID: 16683414 Document Number: 598758
Over the past 2 decades, we have seen major progress in the management of women with ovarian cancer, with improvements in both overall survival and quality of life. To truly appreciate this progress, it is important to understand the state of affairs regarding the treatment of ovarian cancer in the early 1980s. This paper will discuss that historical background, describe the increasingly favorable impact of evolving treatment paradigms in ovarian cancer, and note future directions for clinical research in this complex disease process.