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Ovarian cancer myths vs. facts

Separate facts and misconceptions about ovarian cancer to help better prevent and manage the disease.
In general, getting screened for cancer seems like the responsible thing to do, since preventing the disease is always better than treating it once it takes hold. But the latest research shows that ...
Early cancer detection greatly improves treatment outcomes, yet many people skip routine screenings. Doctors say simple tests ...
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday warned women and their doctors that current screening tests for ovarian cancer are unreliable and could lead to false diagnoses. In a ...
Ovarian cancer is the most deadly of gynecologic tumors. Fewer than 40% of those diagnosed with ovarian cancer are cured, and approximately 12,810 people in the U.S. die from the disease every year.
Test demonstrates 89% sensitivity for detection of preclinical stage I/II high grade serous ovarian cancer at 98% specificity in average risk postmenopausal women WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 28, 2025 ...
A prevention strategy developed by Canadian researchers can reduce the risk of the most common and deadly form of ovarian ...
Although ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynecologic malignancy in the U.S., early disease is highly curable; thus, interest in screening strategies that can lower ovarian cancer mortality remains ...