A 50 yr. old woman underwent debulking surgery for advanced epithelial ovarian cancer. What standard adjuvant therapy would be recommended for this woman?
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. A. Paclitaxel and carboplatin for six cyclesAdjuvant therapy for ovarian cancer:a. Stage I, grade 1 = no adjuvant chemotherapy after complete staging laparotomyb. High grade, high risk stage I = carboplatin + paclitaxel for 3 - 6 cyclesc. Advanced ovarian malignancy = treatment is surgical debulking followed by chemotherapy.d. Chemotherapy = carboplatin + paclitaxel for 6 - 8 cycles.