Case Studies in Recurrent Gynecologic and Lung Cancer: Chemotherapeutic Innovations
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www.projectsinknowledge.com/chemo/ Patient Description Ms. M is a 67-year-old retired high school principal with a history of overall good health. In 1995, she was diagnosed with stage I fallopian tube carcinoma, and underwent total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAH/BSO). She responded to treatment. There was no evidence of residual disease as determined by CT scan and by a CA-125 level that remained normal for several years. In 1999, routine laboratory work revealed a CA-125 level of 650 U/mL (normal <35 U/mL). In addition, her CT scan was compatible with carcinomatosis throughout the abdomen. Dear Colleague:
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تاریخ انتشار 2003