J Gynecol Oncol.  2014 Oct;25(4):355-356. 10.3802/jgo.2014.25.4.355.

Bevacizumab in combination with gemcitabine and carboplatin in recurrent ovarian cancer: a critical consideration

• Giovannoni S
• Trenta P

• KMID: 2130127
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3802/jgo.2014.25.4.355

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

*Advisory Committees
Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/*therapeutic use
Female
Humans
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/*radiography
Ovarian Neoplasms/*radiography
Radiology/*standards

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