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June 30, 2020June 30, 2020

Second Surgery May Aid Survival in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer, Study Finds

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Woman whose ovarian cancer returns more than six months after initial surgery and chemotherapy may benefit from a second surgery, but only if the entire tumor is removed during the procedure, ... Read more

January 8, 2020

Second Surgery for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Does Not Improve Survival, Phase 3 Trial Shows

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A second surgery followed by chemotherapy is no better than chemotherapy alone at extending the lives of women with platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer who experienced disease recurrence after a first surgery. ... Read more

June 22, 2018June 22, 2018

A Second Surgery Can Improve Survival for Women with Recurring Ovarian Cancer, Study Shows

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Follow-up surgery to remove all traces of cancer can improve the survival of women whose ovarian cancer returned after initial surgery and chemotherapy, a Norwegian study shows. In the study, ... Read more