[Diagnosis and late treatment results in ovarian cancer]

The morbidity of ovarian cancer and end results of therapy of 258 cases treated at the Vitebsk Oncological Dispensary are analysed. It is found that ovarian cancer occurs more frequently in patients aged more than 40 years and stage III-IV tumors are diagnosed in 71.3% of cases. End results of treatment are determined by the microscopic structure and stage of tumor at the time of detection. 72.5% of patients with stage I tumors survive for more than 5 years, with stage III-II.7%. To ensure early diagnosis of ovarian cancer, it is recommended that complex examination of patients should include a cytological and biochemical analysis of material obtained by puncture of peritoneal cavity and measures aimed at suppressing blood leukocyte migration by tumor antigens should be taken.