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Are there any non chemo non surgical protocols that have been or or show promise for successfully treating stage 4 ovarian ?
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No: Stage IV ovarian cancer is best treated with chemotherapy, which can improve symptoms, quailtiy of life, and prolong life.
Answered 6/10/2014
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