Related Experiment Videos
Ovarian cancer strategies for nurse practitioners
1Wausau Family Practice Center, Wausau, WI, USA. bseiser@wausau.fammed.wisc.edu
Purpose:
To review and outline practical strategies for the effective detection and prevention of ovarian cancer.
Data Sources:
Selected scientific literature, government consensus findings, and the author's experience.
Conclusions:
Ovarian cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer death in American women, ranking behind lung, breast, and colorectal cancer. Seventy-five percent of ovarian cancers are currently diagnosed at an advanced stage.
Implications For Practice:
No cost-effective screening methods are currently available. The battle to beat ovarian cancer is based on four strategies: identification of risk factors, appropriate screening methods, early detection, and prevention.