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New Test available for Ovarian Masses
I just saw this post on the OVCA board and wondered if anyone had seen this. It looks like it might help in diagnosis of ovarian masses or cysts before surgery. See the post below:
OVA1 measures the levels of five protein biomarkers in a woman's blood to determine the likelihood of cancer. Approximately 20 percent of women with pelvic masses have cancer, but the proportion rises with age.
The results of the test may help a physician decide the type of surgeon who should operate on a patient with a pelvic mass. Data shows that women with ovarian cancer who have their surgeries performed by a gynecologic oncologist fare better, however many women have their initial surgery performed by a gynecologist.
OVA1 is not a screening test for ovarian cancer. A physician should use the test along with clinical exams and other tests.
OVA1 measures the levels of five protein biomarkers in a woman's blood to determine the likelihood of cancer. Approximately 20 percent of women with pelvic masses have cancer, but the proportion rises with age.
The results of the test may help a physician decide the type of surgeon who should operate on a patient with a pelvic mass. Data shows that women with ovarian cancer who have their surgeries performed by a gynecologic oncologist fare better, however many women have their initial surgery performed by a gynecologist.
OVA1 is not a screening test for ovarian cancer. A physician should use the test along with clinical exams and other tests.
Whoa....20 percent of women with pelvic masses have cancer?
No way. That's 1 out of 5 cases. It is NOT that common.
2 percent is more like it.
No way. That's 1 out of 5 cases. It is NOT that common.
2 percent is more like it.
thankyou for posting this it is important to know these things . I hope more woman can learn of it. can you post it in anything that is on the news channels .
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