Radiotherapy in the Treatment of EpithelialOvarian Cancer

Czech version

Authors: J. Petera ¹; J. Špaček ²; K. Odrážka ¹
Authors‘ workplace: Klinika onkologie a radioterapie, FN v Hradci Králové, přednosta doc. MUDr. J. Petera, PhD. 2Porodnická a gynekologická klinika, FN v Hradci Králové, přednosta doc. MUDr. J. Tošner, CSc. ¹
Published in: Ceska Gynekol 2003; (4): 264-269
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Objective:
Evaluation of the role of radiotherapy in the treatment of the epithelial ovarian cancer.Subject: Review.Setting: Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, University Hospital, Charles University, HradecKrálové. Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Charles University, University Hospital, HradecKrálové.Subject andMethod: Discussion about current evidence of the effect of radiotherapy in the treatmentof the epithelial ovarian cancer from literature.Conclusion: Radiotherapy has proved its efficacy in adjuvant treatment of intermediate risk ovariancarcinoma. Contemporary radiotherapy attracts attention as consolidation or salvage treatmentafter chemotherapy. Radiotherapy can also be effective palliative treatment of chemorefractorytumours. Modern radiation technique is essential.

Key words:
ovarian carcinoma, radiotherapy, indications, technique

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