title: Care of elderly women with ovarian cancer.
abstract: The goal of this article is to educate nurses about ovarian cancer in older women, its treatment options, and related nursing interventions. This information will enable readers to identify risk factors for ovarian cancer, standard treatment approaches, nursing interventions, and patient care.
authors.affiliation: Don Monti Division of Oncology, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Colleen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: De Gaetano
authors.forename: Stuart M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Lichtman
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D004181:Directories as Topic; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing* / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents