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Ovarian cancer

Richard L. Pullen

2024Nursing10 citationsDOI

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Ovarian cancer, a leading cause of cancer deaths, poses challenges due to insidious development and vague signs and symptoms. Risk factors include age, reproductive history, genetic mutations, and environmental factors. Treatment involves surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy, with nursing interventions focusing on symptom management and supportive care.

Topics & Concepts

Ovarian cancerMedicinePsychological interventionNursing Interventions ClassificationIntensive care medicineCancerChemotherapyNursing careGynecologyInternal medicineNursingOvarian cancer diagnosis and treatmentIntraperitoneal and Appendiceal MalignanciesEndometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments