Rare ovarian tumours. Other treatments for ovarian cancer

AIM: The description of rare malignant ovarian tumours and the most suitable treatments. Alternative therapies different from intravenous chemotherapy are also explained. METHODS: Literature review and ongoing trial information have been used to elaborate this guide. RESULTS: Each ovarian cancer type must be identified and treated properly from diagnostic to surgery, adjuvant treatment and metastatic disease. Hormonotherapy can be useful as an alternative treatment, especially in low-grade ovarian cancer and endometrioid subtype. Tumour characterisation is appropriated for treatment selection when targeted therapy is indicated. MEK inhibitors, tyrosine-kinase inhibitors, EGFR inhibitors, therapies against integrins, antibody–drug conjugates and other strategies are described. Antiangiogenics, PARP inhibitors and immunotherapy are discussed in other parts of this publication. CONCLUSION: Different ovarian cancer types must receive the appropriated treatment. Alternative therapies may be evaluated beyond the standard therapy, frequently in a clinical trial, and an individualised molecular study may help to find the best treatment.