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JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2003 95(2):89; doi:10.1093/jnci/95.2.89-a
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Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 95, No. 2, 89, January 15, 2003
© 2003 Oxford University Press

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Adjuvant Chemotherapy Improves Survival in Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer

Linda Wang, Assistant News Editor, Katherine Arnold, News Editor

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Results from two large European studies suggest that adjuvant chemotherapy immediately after surgery for early-stage ovarian cancer can increase some patients’ chances of both overall and recurrence-free survival. The findings are reported in three articles in the January 15 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

As many as 50% of patients with early-stage ovarian cancer relapse after surgery, and these subsequent tumor recurrences are often resistant to treatment. Adjuvant chemotherapy has been used to prevent recurrence; however, definitive . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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