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Ovarian Cancer (Expert Forum)
Most effective Chemo Cocktail for Ovarian Cancer
Answered by
Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston - MA
This forum is for questions and support regarding ovarian cancer issues, such as: Biopsy, Chemotherapy, Clinical Trials, Genetics, Hysterectomy,Immunotherapy, Ovarian Cancer Types, Radiation Therapy, Risk Factors, Screening, Staging, Surgery.
Most effective Chemo Cocktail for Ovarian Cancer
by mrothschild, Apr 30, 2008 02:53PM
My research seems to show that Cisplatin and Paclitaxel is the gold standard, but I am wondering if adding Topotecan or another drug is better.
Doctor's Answer
by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D., Apr 30, 2008 03:06PM
, Apr 30, 2008 03:06PM
Hi There,
The single best drug in the treatment of ovarian cancer is cisplatin or carboplatin. The addition of paclitaxel to cisplatin was shown to extend the 'disease free interval' compared to cisplatin and cytoxan in first line chemotherapy. Other drugs have been studied as first line drugs including topotecan but have not been shown to be better.
best wishes
The single best drug in the treatment of ovarian cancer is cisplatin or carboplatin. The addition of paclitaxel to cisplatin was shown to extend the 'disease free interval' compared to cisplatin and cytoxan in first line chemotherapy. Other drugs have been studied as first line drugs including topotecan but have not been shown to be better.
best wishes
