Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Ovarian Cancer Treatment Guidelines Often Not Implemented

Nearly Two-Thirds Of Women With Ovarian Cancer Do Not Receive Guideline-Adherent Care.  News Medical.  March 12, 2013.

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network Clinical Guidelines, the study of over 13,000 patients found, were more likely to be followed in high-volume hospitals by high-volume surgeons.  The findings point to the importance of selecting experienced, expert surgeons supported by an experienced hospital, surgical staff.  According to the study, patients who received guideline-adherent treatment were 30% less likely to die of ovarian cancer.

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