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Does this mean that the transvaginal ultrasound does not catch ovarian cancer on time before it spreads?
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Yes: There are no good screening tests for ovarian cancer! the best tests we have for patients with a high risk for ovarian cancer is an ultrasound and a blood test called ca125. However, even doing these 2 tests every 6 months, we will still miss the majority of cancers. We need better blood tests.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Only a small : Percentage of ovarian cancers are found by accident on ultrasound before they spread outside of the ovary.
Answered 1/19/2014
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