Prevention and treatment of adverse effects related to chemotherapy for recurrent ovarian cancer.
OBJECTIVE
To review the side effects frequently observed with ovarian cancer, focusing on the development of interventions to assess, prevent, and treat these events.


METHODS
Research articles and textbooks.


CONCLUSIONS
Treatment-related side effects impact the quality of life of patients with recurrent ovarian cancer. Simple tools for assessment of side effects are needed to identify their development and resolution.


CONCLUSIONS
Careful assessment of patients undergoing chemotherapy for ovarian cancer promotes immediate attention to a patient's concerns and empowers women to take an active part in managing their disease. Knowledge of side effects and their dose/schedule relationships enables the oncology nurse to institute proactive interventions that may limit side effect progression.
Edwards
Susan J
SJ
University of Southern California, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1441 Eastlake Ave, Room 7408, MS 74, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA.
D000505:Alopecia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents