What are the chemotherapy drugs for ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is another major killer of women's health after cervical cancer and uterine cancer, and its incidence rate is also increasing year by year. In the treatment of ovarian cancer, most patients still need to be treated through surgery, but surgery does not mean that the treatment is over. Chemotherapy is also indispensable. What are the chemotherapy drugs for ovarian cancer? This is a concern for patients and their families. Today we will learn about this issue.

Usually, the chemotherapy drugs used in the later stages of ovarian cancer are determined based on the patient's pathological examination results. Teniposide has a good effect on inhibiting cell decomposition and DNA degradation. This type of drug is different from other drugs such as alkylating agents. The biggest feature of this drug is that it is poorly soluble in water and has a relatively high selectivity for cancer cells. At the same time, its protein binding rate is also very high, and its toxic side effects are relatively mild. It can effectively stop tumor growth in the short term and can effectively control the occurrence of ascites.

Cisplatin is a cell cycle non-specific drug and is usually the first choice of chemotherapy drug in the treatment of ovarian cancer. It has a good anti-tumor effect and has been widely used in the treatment of breast cancer and prostate cancer. Paclitaxel is also a frequently used and effective chemotherapy drug in clinical practice. This drug can effectively promote cancer cell apoptosis and inhibit its regeneration, and has a good control effect on the growth rate of cancer cells.

As we all know, the toxic side effects of chemotherapy drugs are relatively large, so it is recommended that patients take appropriate Chinese medicine treatments during treatment to reduce the toxic side effects of chemotherapy on the body, and should supplement the body's nutrition to the greatest extent, so as to help the body detoxify better and reduce the toxic side effects of chemotherapy drugs on the body.

I believe everyone already knows what chemotherapy drugs are available for ovarian cancer. Most chemotherapy drugs are prescribed by the attending physician based on the patient's pathological condition. Therefore, many friends have certain misunderstandings and prejudices about chemotherapy, but patients should follow the doctor's advice. If conditions permit, it is best to use chemotherapy to treat ovarian cancer.