What is your approach to an optimally debulked patient with Stage Ia FIGO gr 3 serous carcinoma of the ovary?
Is it reasonable to use single agent carboplatin for elderly patients?
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Medical Oncology · Johns Hopkins University/Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
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For high grade serous early stage tumors, I use 6 cycles of carboplatin/paclitaxel. This is based on data from GOG 157 (Chan et al, Gyn Onc 2010).
Single agent carbo would not be standard, but can be used in elderly or frail patients. This is a complicated situation, and treatment recommendations sh...
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Gynecologic Oncology · New York Presbyterian Queens
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How about three cycles of carbo/paclitaxel versus six?
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