Ovarian Cancer Flashcards
In 58% of cases the cancer has metastasized
a. true
b. false
a. true
Age >= __ is a risk factor for ovarian cancer
70
also menopause is a risk factor
Late pregnancy >= __ years old is a risk factor for ovarian cancer
35
also nulliparity and ovarian stimulation with in-vitro fertilization are risk factors
A family history of breast cancer is a risk factor for ovarian cancer
a. true
b. false
a. true
Estrogen without progesterone for >= __ years is a risk factor for ovarian cancer
10
Which makes up most ovarian cancer?
a. epithelial adenocarcinoma
b. germ cell tumors
c. sex cord stromal tumors
d. metastatic
a. epithelial adenocarcinoma
What grade is poorly differentiated?
a. grade 1
b. grade 2
c. grade 3
c. grade 3
Grade 1: well differentiated
Grade 2: moderately differentiated
Grade 3: poorly differentiated
There is no effective screening for ovarian cancer
a. true
b. false
a. true
Use of oral contraceptives >= __ years is preventative for ovarian cancer
5
Breastfeeding for how long is preventative for ovarian cancer?
> 1 year
What laboratory marker is indicative of ovarian cancer?
CA-125
Optimal cytoreduction with surgery is < __cm residual
1
suboptimal is > 1cm residual
When to consider neoadjuvant chemotherapy?
for bulky stage III-IV if optimal cytoreduction not likely or poor surgical candidate
Ovarian cancer chemo consists of what taxanes and platinums?
paclitaxel or docetaxel + carboplatin or cisplatin
___ may be added to paclitaxel + carboplatin for stage I-IV adjuvant?
bevacizumab
Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin frequency?
q4 weeks