Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Question 1

risk factors for ovarian cancer

Answer 1

>50 yrs 
nulliparity 
delayed pregnancy 
FH of breast or ovarian cancer 
BRACA1 and BRACA 2

Question 2

how does ovarian cancer present

Answer 2

non-specifically

ascities/bloating
pelvic mass/bladder dysfunction
pleural effusion/SOB
incidental finding

Question 3

how do you diagnose ovarian cancer

Answer 3

bloods - CA125
USS
Cytology (pleural fluid/ascities)
pathology

Question 4

treatment for ovarian cancer

Answer 4

surgery (debulking)

chemo before surgery or after surgery

Question 5

what two drugs are used in ovarian cancer chemotherapy

Answer 5

Carboplatin - less toxic

Paclitaxel - more toxic, causes hair loss, cannot use if old/co-morbidities