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Immunological parameters as a new lead in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer.

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of pelvic gynecological cancer death in Europe. Prognosis is poor in women diagnosed at stage III to IV or in case disease recurs. Platin-based chemotherapy and radical surgery have already improved prognosis significantly. Novel strategies in the treatment of ovarian cancer are being searched for. The study of the immune system as a valuable parameter in the development of ovarian cancer has been neglected for a long time. Nevertheless, this is a field in full progression and might open new perspectives in the diagnosis and prognosis of ovarian cancer patients and could lead to a more motivated choice of targeted therapies.

Source: PubMed

Authors: T Baert, D Timmerman, I Vergote, A Coosemans

Institutions: Universitair Ziekenhuis Leuven, KU Leuven

Language: English

Topic: Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, Vlaamse regering

OpenAlex ID: W286116897

FWCI: 0.898

Cites: 31

Cited by: 8

Related to: 10