Question 1

could ovarian cancer or pancreatic cancer cause high ast levels of 54. all other lab values came back normal especially the liver panel?

Accepted Answer

: If high AST is present in pancreatic or ovarian cancer we will be fortunate because these cancers can be detected early. Unfortunately, these 2 cancers are usually quite advanced (or late presentation) when detected.

Question 2

are there any good tests for ovarian cancer screening?

Accepted Answer

Annual exam: The best screening remains the annual pelvic exam coupled with a careful history. The ca125 , ova-1 and other tumor markers in conjunction with a vaginal probe ultrasound are useful in some patients. Always report any unusual symptoms to your gynecologist. Pay attention to your body.

Question 3

what are the tests for ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

History: Including family history, physical exam with pelvic looks at ervix, and bimanual exam, & rectal exam to probe for masses, shelf, and overt and secret blood. Then begins imaging: u/s, ct. If a mass is confirmed, it needs biopsy. Only after DX is made is a ca-125 potentially helpful, not as a screen.

Question 4

i'm 34 and 4 years ago i had all the tests for ovarian cancer it was negative. i now have all the symptoms, could i be in the late stages of it now?

Accepted Answer

Ovarian tumor: A follow up with your ob/gyn doctor will clarify the issue. Wish u well.

Question 5

what tests can diagnose ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

Biopsy: While imaging (eg, pelvic ultrasound) or laboratory tests (eg, ca-125) may be suspicious for ovarian cancer, only a biopsy can definitively diagnosis ovarian cancer.

Question 6

which test to detect ovarian cancer early is the best?

Accepted Answer

None: Unfortunately, no screening test (be it ultrasound, physical exam, or ca 125 tumor marker) can detect ovarian cancer early enough to make a difference. People with high risk for cancer often choose to have the ovaries removed before they get malignant.  If you have concerns about your risk, please have a chat with your doc. Best to you.

Question 7

what are the tests for hereditary ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound: Pelvic/transvaginal ultrasound is the best test after a good physical exam for a suspected ovarian cancer of any kind.

Question 8

how to screen or test for ovarian cancer?

Accepted Answer

No good test: There is no good screening test for ovarian cancer.  Women with vague abdominal complaints should consult their doctors as that is often the only symptom in early cases.

Question 9

can they detect ovarian cancer through a blood test?

Accepted Answer

Poorly: Some (not most) ovarian cancers make ca125 which can be assayed in the blood.  There are so many false-positives and false-negatives that most physicians believe that the test should not be used routinely to screen every woman.

Question 10

is there a test for ovarian cancer that is covered by insurance?

Accepted Answer

Covered by most: Examination by gynecologist and sonogram is covered by most of the insurances, .

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