Abstract | INTRODUCTION:
Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynaecological malignancy, especially because of late diagnosis. The objective of the study was to provide the clinician with current concepts regarding prevention of ovarian cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A computerized search of articles published was performed using the Medline database We performed a review of the literature (PubMed, Embase) using the following search terms (MeSH and non-MeSH): prevention, chemoprevention, chemoprevention, ovarian cancer, ovarian, ovary, carcinoma, tumor, tumour. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | X Deffieux, C Touboul, C Uzan, E Faivre, R Frydman, H Fernandez, P Morice |
Journal | Journal de gynecologie, obstetrique et biologie de la reproduction
(J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris))
Vol. 36
Issue 8
Pg. 756-63
(Dec 2007)
ISSN: 0368-2315 [Print] France |
Vernacular Title | Chimioprévention et chirurgie prophylactique du cancer de l'ovaire. |
PMID | 17719183
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
- Contraceptives, Oral
- Genetic Markers
- Acetaminophen
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Topics |
- Acetaminophen
(therapeutic use)
- Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
(therapeutic use)
- Carcinoma
(drug therapy, genetics, prevention & control, surgery)
- Chemoprevention
- Contraceptives, Oral
(therapeutic use)
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Female
- Genes, BRCA1
- Genes, BRCA2
- Genetic Markers
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Mutation
- Ovarian Neoplasms
(drug therapy, genetics, prevention & control, surgery)
- Ovariectomy
- Practice Guidelines as Topic
- Risk
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