Oophorectomy Followed by Chemotherapy Versus Chemotherapy Alone in Colorectal Cancer Patients

A recent study demonstrated that colorectal cancer with ovarian metastases were less responsive to chemotherapy compared to extraovarian metastases. The survival impact of oophorectomy has not been defined yet in this clinical setting. The incidence of microscopic ovarian metastasis has been reported to be approximately 10%. Therefore, the investigators propose a prospective study of oophorectomy followed by standard chemotherapy versus standard chemotherapy alone to determine whether oophorectomy increases survival.

Inclusion criteria

• age ≥ 18
• histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of colon
• documented ovarian metastasis in CT or MRI or PET-CT
• advanced (stage IV), metastatic, or recurrent
• ECOG performance status of 0~2
• adequate marrow, hepatic, renal and cardiac functions
• no prior surgical treatment to ovary
• provision of a signed written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• patient who refuses oophorectomy
• medical condition in which surgery cannot be tolerated Any waiver of these inclusion and exclusion criteria must be approved by the investigator on a case-by case basis prior to enrolling the subject. This must be documented by the investigator. No subject will be allowed to enroll in this study more than once.