Rethinking Ovarian Cancer: Recommendations to Improve Outcomes

07:00 EST 25 Nov 2011 | Medscape

What actions should be taken to improve the outcome for women with ovarian cancer? Nine major recommendations are presented. Nature Reviews Cancer

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