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Ovarian cancer screening in menopausal females with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer.

Tiffany LaiBruce KesselHyeong Jun AhnKeith Y Terada
Published in: Journal of gynecologic oncology (2016)
Screening did not appear to decrease ovarian cancer mortality in participants with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer. Secondary endpoints, however, showed notable differences. Significantly fewer patients were diagnosed with advanced stage disease in the screening arm; and survival was significantly improved. Further investigation is warranted to assess screening efficacy in women at increased risk.
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