Blood test for ovarian cancer shows promise in early study.

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  • Source:
    Harvard Women's Health Watch. May2008, Vol. 15 Issue 9, p7-7. 1/2p.
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    • Subject Terms:
      MEDICAL screening; OVARIAN cancer; WOMEN'S health; HEALTH risk assessment; BLOOD testing
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses research being done on the accuracy of a screening test for early detection of ovarian cancer. It references a study published in the February 15, 2008 issue of "Clinical Cancer Research." It is implied that in women at high risk for ovarian cancer, a blood test can accurately distinguish those who have the disease from those who do not. Details on how the research was conducted as well as additional information about the accuracy of the test are provided. A link for additional information is given.