Ovarian cancer screening

Hosp Med. 2002 Apr;63(4):210-3. doi: 10.12968/hosp.2002.63.4.2038.

Abstract

Ovarian cancer is the fourth commonest cause of cancer deaths in women. Multimodal screening with serum CA125 and transvaginal ultrasonography have been shown to improve survival. However, the results so far do not justify routine screening until the impact of screening on mortality has been assessed in larger randomized trials.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • CA-125 Antigen / blood
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mass Screening / methods*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / blood
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • CA-125 Antigen