The BBC today reported that Screening might help to detect ovarian cancer before symptoms develop.
Although not yet available on the NHS, HealthHarmonie offers Ovarian Cancer Screening. In 2 parts; the CA125 test and an ultrasound:
CA125 is known as a tumour marker for certain types of ovarian cancer. A tumour marker is a chemical that is given off by cancer cells and circulates in the blood stream. Women with some types of ovarian cancer usually have a higher level of CA125 in their blood than women who do not have ovarian cancer. This blood test is not an adequate screening test on its own hence the need to combine it with an ultrasound scan of your ovaries.
Ultrasound Scan
Pelvic and transvaginal ultrasound scans are performed by our female specialists to check whether:
- The ovaries are the right size
- The ovaries appear normal in texture
- There are cysts in the ovaries
- Cysts may contain cancerous cells but most cysts are not cancerous
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