Impact of young age on platinum response in women with epithelial ovarian cancer: Results of a large single-institution registry.

CONCLUSIONS: Young EOC patients are most often diagnosed at an early FIGO stage with LG serous or mucinous histology. Tumors are significantly more resistant to platinum-based chemotherapy in younger patients.
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Source: Gynecologic Oncology - October 12, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Michels J, Genestie C, Dunant A, Caron O, Lanoy E, Colomba E, Pommeret F, Rey A, Gouy S, Duvillard P, Teuff GL, Larue C, Savoye AM, Lhommé C, Leary A, Morice P, Pautier P Tags: Gynecol Oncol Source Type: research