Recent advances in understanding, diagnosing, and treating ovarian cancer [version 1; referees: 3 approved]
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Ovarian cancer, a term that encompasses ovarian, fallopian, and peritoneal cancers, is the leading cause of gynecologic cancer mortality. To improve patient outcomes, the field is currently focused on defining the mechanisms of cancer formation and spread, early diagnosis and prevention, and developing novel therapeutic options. This review summarizes recent advances in these areas. Referee Status:
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تاریخ انتشار 2017