Prevention and treatment of adverse effects related to chemotherapy for recurrent ovarian cancer. 
To review the side effects frequently observed with ovarian cancer, focusing on the development of interventions to assess, prevent, and treat these events.  Research articles and textbooks.  Treatment-related side effects impact the quality of life of patients with recurrent ovarian cancer.  Simple tools for assessment of side effects are needed to identify their development and resolution.  Careful assessment of patients undergoing chemotherapy for ovarian cancer promotes immediate attention to a patient's concerns and empowers women to take an active part in managing their disease.  Knowledge of side effects and their dose/schedule relationships enables the oncology nurse to institute proactive interventions that may limit side effect progression.