Lymph node surgery for early-stage ovarian cancer
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial studies whether removing (dissecting) lymph nodes during surgery can improve care for people with early-stage ovarian cancer that still needs chemotherapy. You may be eligible if you have certain ovarian cancer types and your scans and surgery do not show clearly suspicious lymph nodes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old and can sign consent.
- You have epithelial ovarian cancer that is FIGO stage IA to IIA, with a plan for adjuvant (after-surgery) chemotherapy.
- Your cancer type fits certain categories (like high-grade serous or clear cell, among others).
- Your usual walking/health ability is good (ECOG 0 or 1).
- Your scans and the planned surgery do not already show suspicious, enlarged lymph nodes.
- You have not had prior ovarian chemotherapy or prior abdominal/pelvic radiation, and you have not had lymph node surgery before in the retroperitoneal area.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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