title: Early detection of ovarian cancer.
abstract: Ovarian cancer meets the criteria of a disease for which screening can be justified. The disease is most often diagnosed in advanced stages, when chances for long-term survival are poor. Yet effective treatment exists for early-stage disease, such that early detection can increase long-term survival. However, screening for early-stage ovarian cancer with the high specificity necessary for this low-prevalence disease has proven to be a challenge. This article reviews the issues of early detection of ovarian cancer, including pathology, statistical considerations, diagnostic modalities, and results of the major clinical studies undertaken.
authors.affiliation: Medical College of Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Teneriello
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Park
mesh_terms: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000032:analysis; D018394:CA-125 Antigen / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000517:prevention & control; D010808:Physical Examination; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
chemical_list: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor; D018394:CA-125 Antigen