Management of ovarian cancer. An impressive history of improvement in survival and quality of life.
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.
Markman
Maurie
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The University of Texas, M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 77005, USA. mmarkman@mdanderson.org