title: Importance of early diagnosis in managing ovarian cancer.
abstract: Because of diagnostic difficulties, ovarian cancer is a disease that is characterised by disappointing survival rates and a very real risk of relapse. This article highlights the importance of early diagnosis, risk factors and screening for ovarian cancer and outlines the treatment options that are available.
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dunleavey
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents