Targeted therapies for treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer

Clin Adv Hematol Oncol. 2014 Mar;12(3):158-62.

Abstract

Ovarian cancer remains the leading cause of death among women with gynecologic malignancies in the United States. Most women with epithelial ovarian cancer present with advanced disease. Despite good response rates to initial surgery and chemotherapy, the majority of patients experience relapse and ultimately die of their disease. A better understanding of the molecular differences underlying the histologic subtypes of epithelial ovarian cancer has led to recent advances in targeted therapeutic strategies. Here we review the most promising targeted therapeutics currently being used for the treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / adverse effects
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Molecular Targeted Therapy*
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / mortality
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents