title: Ovarian cancer screening. The search for cost-effective methods.
abstract: The search goes on for an effective screening test for ovarian cancer. This deadly disease has eluded attempts at early detection with the currently available methods. Dr Williams examines the research regarding various screening methods and suggests areas of promise for future study.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232-2516.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D015295:Antigens, Tumor-Associated, Carbohydrate / Q000097:blood; D003127:Colposcopy / Q000592:standards; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D010052:Ovariectomy / Q000592:standards; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000592:standards; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013396:Suction / Q000592:standards; D015996:Survival Rate; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014621:Vagina / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
chemical_list: D015295:Antigens, Tumor-Associated, Carbohydrate