How would you counsel a patient regarding possibility of ovarian preservation at time of surgery for malignant mesothelioma initially discovered in a myomectomy specimen and involving peritoneal surfaces?
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Medical Oncology · The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
If the mesothelioma is on the lower grade of the spectrum and the margins negative, I would offer fertility preservation if feasible at surgery. If high grade, I would have a discussion about prognosis with the patient. If all the tumor can be resected with an R0 resection, it should be offered - th...