第五届卵巢癌国际会议：挑战与机遇

Fifth International Conference on Ovarian Cancer: challenges and opportunities.

作者信息

Sood Anil K, Abu-Rustum Nadeem R, Barakat Richard R, Bodurka Diane C, Brown Jubilee, Donato Michele L, Poynor Elizabeth A, Wolf Judith K, Gershenson David M

机构信息

Department of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77230-1439, USA.

出版信息

Gynecol Oncol. 2005 Jun;97(3):916-23. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2005.03.013.

DOI:10.1016/j.ygyno.2005.03.013

PMID:15907981

Abstract

OBJECTIVE

This paper provides a summary of the presentations given at the Fifth International Conference on Ovarian Cancer in Houston, Texas on December 1-4, 2004.

METHODS AND RESULTS

The focus of this meeting was to discuss the most current information regarding development, progression, diagnosis, and therapy of ovarian cancer. The presentations at this conference were grouped into 7 sessions, and are summarized in this paper as follows: ovarian cancer biology, novel therapeutic approaches, surgical and pathological controversies, quality of life/biobehavioral aspects of ovarian cancer, screening/prevention approaches, management of uncommon ovarian cancers, and treatment controversies.

CONCLUSION

While many challenges remain in the overall management of ovarian carcinoma, the speakers at this conference reviewed the opportunities available to scientists and clinicians to work collaboratively to make advances.

摘要