Uterine serous carcinoma: Reassessing effectiveness of platinum-based adjuvant therapy

A comparison of PR for patients treated with PbCT for stage IV R0 and R1 disease suggested that a 1-year lag interval precedes clinical recognition of PbCT refractory/resistant R0 disease. Most patients treated with PbCT who had microscopic residuum had recurrences within 2 years (across stages), emphasizing the need for more effective therapy.