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[Screening for ovarian cancer].

M Ohmura1

  • 1Dept. of Gynecology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer Detection Center.

Gan to Kagaku Ryoho. Cancer & Chemotherapy
|October 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Early ovarian cancer detection remains challenging in Japan due to the lack of established mass screening. Ultrasonography during uterine cancer screening identified three early ovarian cancers in over 10,000 women.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Oncology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Ovarian cancer incidence is rising in Japan, yet effective mass screening is absent.
  • Early detection of ovarian cancer is difficult, hindering timely treatment.
  • Current screening methods lack accuracy and cost-effectiveness for widespread ovarian cancer detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore feasible methods for ovarian cancer mass screening.
  • To address the challenges in early ovarian cancer detection.
  • To evaluate the utility of ultrasonography in detecting ovarian tumors during existing screenings.

Main Methods:

  • Reviewing current challenges in ovarian cancer screening.
  • Assessing the limitations of tumor markers for early detection.
  • Implementing transvaginal ultrasonography during routine uterine cancer mass screening.

Main Results:

  • Three cases of early ovarian cancer were detected.
  • The study involved screening 10,294 women.
  • Ultrasonography proved effective in identifying ovarian tumors during concurrent screening.

Conclusions:

  • Integrating ovarian tumor detection via ultrasonography into uterine cancer screening is a promising approach.
  • Transvaginal ultrasonography can aid in the early detection of ovarian cancer.
  • Further development of cost-effective mass screening strategies for ovarian cancer is crucial.

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