Ovary Part 2
This is the second of seven episodes covering ovarian cancer. In this episode, we discuss the management of advanced stage epithelial ovarian cancer. Join us to learn about the importance of optimal debulking, options for up-front treatment, the utility of bevacizumab, and the use of PARP inhibitors.
Uterine Cytotoxic Therapies
In our second chemotherapy episode, we will explore some commonly used cytotoxic therapies in gynecologic oncology. Specifically, we will discuss in detail mechanisms of action, side effects, and other considerations of individual cytotoxic agents used in the treatment of uterine cancers.
Chemotherapy principles
In our first chemotherapy episode, we will explore the fundamental principles of tumor growth and chemotherapy. We will discuss tumor growth kinetics, theory behind combination chemotherapy and dosing cycles, pharmacokinetics, how to calculate doses for certain agents, and how to determine whether a therapy regimen is effective for a patient.