Data Analysis of Ovarian Cancer Patients for Feasibility of Treatment in a Radiation Oncology Department

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Ovarian cancer is not only the most common but also the most lethal gynecological malignancy, partly, becausethe majority of patients present with advanced disease. However, as is true for so many cancers, the management of patientswith ovarian neoplasms has changed substantially, and outcome results have improved considerably over the years.The reasonsfor this are many. For example, major advances in chemotherapy have resulted in improved survival, and the role of surgeryis constantly evolving and being refined.Purpose: A retrospective data analyses of ovarian cancer patients to observe their contemporary management in a radiationoncology departmental set up and the post-treatment outcome of these patients.Materials and Methods: The case records of 117 ovarian neoplasm patients registered in our department from 2011 to 2018were analyzed. The clinical, histopathological, and treatment details were noted. Contemporary treatment protocols were used.Results: Of the 117 patients of ovarian cancer treated in our department with conventional diagnostic, imaging, surgical, andcontemporary chemotherapy protocols, we found management of such patients is possible with optimum outcomes.Conclusion: Ovarian cancer patients can safely and optimally be treated in a radiation oncology department.