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2. This formula might help catch ovarian cancer earlier - AOL

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   "The results suggested that an unequivocally significant difference in mortality might emerge after longer follow-up," they wrote. Screening for ovarian cancer is tricky because while CA-125 often ...

3. Most accurate ultrasound test ‘can detect 96% of women with ...

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   The most accurate ultrasound test can detect 96% of ovarian cancers in postmenopausal women, new research suggests. The findings indicate that the test should replace the current standard of care ...

4. Ovarian cancer - Wikipedia

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   The Pap test does not screen for ovarian cancer. [27] Ovarian cancer is usually only palpable in advanced stages. [29] This high risk group has benefited with earlier detection. [28] [26] [86] Screening is not recommended using CA-125 measurements, HE4 levels, ultrasound, or adnexal palpation in women who are at average risk. Currently there is ...

5. Gynecologic cancer disparities in the United States - Wikipedia

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   [17] [16] The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, a national initiative focused on increasing access to cervical and breast cancer screening for underserved women followed more than 10,000 participants who had two or more abnormal Pap test results. They found 56% of these patients did not follow-up with a recommended ...

6. Tumor marker - Wikipedia

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   Reflect the stage of cancer; By determining the stage of cancer, it's possible to give a prognosis and treatment plan. [3] Screening for cancers; No screening test is wholly specific, and a high level of tumor marker can still be found in benign tumors. The only tumor marker currently used in screening is PSA (prostate-specific antigen ...

7. With ovarian cancer, there’s no such thing as early detection ...

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   Much of the current wisdom around screening comes out of the disappointing 2021 results of a U.K.-based clinical trial that followed 200,000 women for more than 20 years, concluding that screening ...