Radiation therapy adn Chemotherapy for ovarian cancer

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 10, 2005 -- Radiation therapy

Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors (only rarely used in the treatment of ovarian cancer in the United States).

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Chemotherapy

Currently, the most common chemotherapy for patients with newly diagnosed ovarian cancer is carboplatin (Paraplatin) or cisplatin (Platinol) plus paclitaxel (Taxol). Carboplatin and cisplatin are chemicals that contain a platinum ion; therefore, these agents are called �platinum agents.� Other treatment agents (some of which are not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, but are used in clinical practice) include

� Etoposide (VP-16; Etopophos or VePesid)

� Gemcitabine (Gemzar)

� Liposomal doxorubicin (Doxil)

� Topotecan (Hycamtin)