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Sunday, April 24, 2011

abstract: Ovarian cancer in the elderly: Impact of surgery on morbidity and survival (France)



Note: in this study 'elderly' =  70+ yrs

CONCLUSION:

Elderly ovarian cancer patients undergo less extensive surgery and have lower OS (overall survival) despite similar postoperative morbidity, optimal resection and DFS. OS decrease could be explained by difference in the management of recurrences.

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