SGO annual meeting - Special Session Highlights Late-Breaking Abstract -- CHICAGO, Feb. 28, 2011 press release: - adherence with NCCN guidelinelines 144,449 ovarian cancer patient study/database

Featured Late-Breaking Abstract for 2011
The following late-breaking abstract will be highlighted during the LBA session, March 8:

• Adherence with National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines Associated with Improved Survival in Ovarian Cancer Patients, A Study of 144,449 Patients From the National Cancer Data Base: A Project from The Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO) Quality and Outcomes Committee -- M. Powell

"A recent outcomes analysis coordinated by the SGO's Quality and Outcomes Committee indicates that a majority of women with invasive epithelial ovarian carcinoma received care that fell short of National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines. Further, women who received care following the guidelines enjoyed improved survival. The study also notes an ongoing opportunity for improved documentation of stage, sub-stage and grade information in the National Cancer Data Base. The abstract will be presented on Tuesday, March 8, during the Late-Breaking Abstracts (LBA) session at the Annual Meeting...cont'd