Ovarian cancer screening using transvaginal ultrasound with or without a blood test for tumour markers detects malignancy at an earlier stage but does not reduce mortality, a UK-based trial shows.
The “disappointing” results mean successful screening for ovarian cancer is still at least 10 years away, says the University of NSW’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian Jacobs, who led the multicentre study for 13 years. Using ultrasound and a blood test detects disease earlier but does not improve mortality, according to the biggest study yet.
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Even in advanced stages, the symptoms of ovarian cancer —including feeling bloated, a swollen stomach, and needing to urinate more frequently—are often mistaken for.
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