Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is the blood marker lpa (lysophosphatidic acid) an effective screening tool for ovarian cancer?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: Unfortunately, there are no good "screening" tests for ovarian cancer. When an ovarian cyst or mass is present and appears suspicious, your doctor may draw a ca-125 or ova-1 test. These tests can help predict the likelihood that it may or may not be concerning for cancer.
Answered 2/5/2013
6.3k views
There are: No proven or reliable blood tests to screen for ovarian cancer. If you have a family history or want to check for brca 2 mutation, it is indeed reliably associated with ovca.
Answered 12/9/2013
5.5k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
If a family member has ovarian cancer, can genetic screening determine if other family members will get the disease?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is there any screening test that my doctor can order to check if I have ovarian cancer and catch it early?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Why is mammography not recommended as screening tool for women in 30s to check for breast cancer? Bc their risk is low or bc of dense breasts?
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Are there any good tests for ovarian cancer screening?
14 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
My wife has elevated ca 19-19 marker reading during routine health screening blood test. What do we do next to confirm if there is cancer or otherwise?
2x us over 6 weeks shows complex ovarian cyst with septated internal echoes. Grown 8mm in 6 wks. Now at 59mm. Blood cancer markers neg. What is likely?
Where can I go to have a full blood screening from cancers to all known diseases?
Is there a specific test for ovarian cancer screening? What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer?
Why do so many people get colon cancer? Even thought we have a great tool for screening the colonoscopy?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
