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Ovarian cancer: Diagnosis and treatment strategies (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Xuejiao Li
    • Zhuocheng Li
    • Huiling Ma
    • Xinwei Li
    • Hongxiao Zhai
    • Xixi Li
    • Xiaofei Cheng
    • Xiaohui Zhao
    • Zhilong Zhao
    • Zhenhua Hao
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  • Published online on: July 18, 2024     https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2024.14574
  • Article Number: 441
  • Copyright: © Li et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Ovarian cancer is a malignant tumor that seriously endangers health. Early ovarian cancer symptoms are frequently challenging to detect, resulting in a large proportion of patients reaching an advanced stage when diagnosed. Conventional diagnosis relies heavily on serum biomarkers and pathological examination, but their sensitivity and specificity require improvement. Targeted therapy inhibits tumor growth by targeting certain characteristics of tumor cells, such as signaling pathways and gene mutations. However, the effectiveness of targeted therapy varies among individuals due to differences in their unique biological characteristics and requires individualized strategies. Immunotherapy is a promising treatment for ovarian cancer due to its long‑lasting antitumor effect. Nevertheless, issues such as variable efficacy, immune‑associated adverse effects and drug resistance remain to be resolved. The present review discusses the diagnostic strategies, rationale, treatment strategies and prospects of targeted therapy and immunotherapy for ovarian cancer.
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Li X, Li Z, Ma H, Li X, Zhai H, Li X, Cheng X, Zhao X, Zhao Z, Hao Z, Hao Z, et al: Ovarian cancer: Diagnosis and treatment strategies (Review). Oncol Lett 28: 441, 2024.
APA
Li, X., Li, Z., Ma, H., Li, X., Zhai, H., Li, X. ... Hao, Z. (2024). Ovarian cancer: Diagnosis and treatment strategies (Review). Oncology Letters, 28, 441. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2024.14574
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Li, X., Li, Z., Ma, H., Li, X., Zhai, H., Li, X., Cheng, X., Zhao, X., Zhao, Z., Hao, Z."Ovarian cancer: Diagnosis and treatment strategies (Review)". Oncology Letters 28.3 (2024): 441.
Chicago
Li, X., Li, Z., Ma, H., Li, X., Zhai, H., Li, X., Cheng, X., Zhao, X., Zhao, Z., Hao, Z."Ovarian cancer: Diagnosis and treatment strategies (Review)". Oncology Letters 28, no. 3 (2024): 441. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2024.14574