open access -Jan 2012 Advances in the Treatment of Ovarian Cancer — A Potential Role of Anti-inflammatory Phytochemicals - Discovery Medicine

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Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Pathology and Inflammation Associated Molecular Targets

Is There a Role for Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) in EOC Prevention?

Anti-inflammatory Phytochemicals

In conclusion, results from many published studies described above indicate a definitive involvement of inflammation pathway in the progression and treatment of ovarian cancer. Some anti-inflammatory phytochemicals exhibit the activities to intervene the dysregulated inflammation pathway, and may play a beneficial role in the treatment of advanced EOC. However, there are many questions remain to be answered. Further research in this area is urgently needed.