Screening for ovarian cancer in women with varying levels of risk, using annual tests, results in high recall for repeat screening tests

Screening for ovarian cancer in women with varying levels of risk, using annual tests, results in high recall for repeat screening tests

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>We assessed ovarian cancer screening outcomes in women with a positive family history of ovarian cancer divided into a low-, moderate- or high-risk group for development of ovarian cancer.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p&g...

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Main Authors: Nobbenhuis Marielle AE, Bancroft Elizabeth, Moskovic Eleanor, Lennard Fiona, Pharoah Paul, Jacobs Ian, Ward Ann, Barton Desmond PJ, Ind Thomas EJ, Shepherd John H, Bridges Jane E, Gore Martin, Haracopos Chris, Shanley Susan, Ardern-Jones Audrey, Thomas Sarah, Eeles Ros
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice
Subjects:
ovarian cancer
screening
transvaginal ultrasound
serum CA125
<it>BRCA </it>gene mutation
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Online Access:http://www.hccpjournal.com/content/9/1/11

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