Screening program in ovarian cancer: A logical step in clinical management? A meta-analysis

Treatment of ovarian cancer (OC) is a challenge and its poor prognosis still remains a problem of major importance. Due to the lack of early and specific symptoms, the vast majority of women are diagnosed with an advanced stage disease. The aim of this meta-analysis is to evaluate the impact of OC screening program in asymptomatic women on clinical outcomes.

Source: Current Problems in Cancer - January 5, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Claudia Marchetti, Francesca De Felice, Giorgia Perniola, Francesca Lecce, Laura Vertechy, Marco Monti, Daniela Musio, Ludovico Muzii, Vincenzo Tombolini, Pierluigi Benedetti Panici Source Type: research