By the Way, Doctor - CA-125 for Ovarian Cancer Screening.(Brief Article)

Publication: Harvard Women's Health Watch

Publication Date: 01-JUL-01

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Q I received a widely circulated e-mail message about use of the CA-125 blood test in screening for ovarian cancer. The message suggested that the CA-125 test be used for routine screening, like a Pap smear. Do you agree? What's your opinion of this test?

A CA-125 is a protein produced by ovarian cancer cells. Approximately 80% of women with advanced ovarian cancer - and...

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