Gynecologic oncology
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Gynecologic oncology · Aug 2006
Effective palliative radiotherapy for symptomatic recurrent or residual ovarian cancer.
To evaluate the efficacy of radiotherapy (RT) for symptomatic recurrent or residual ovarian cancer. ⋯ Radiotherapy is highly effective in palliating symptomatic ovarian cancer. Excellent results are achieved for patients presenting with bleeding or pain. Symptomatic patients should be strongly considered for palliative radiotherapy. Higher doses of radiotherapy should be considered for those with symptoms other than bleeding or pain and those with longer life expectancies.