ovarian cancer - uterus

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if she has a strong family history,then we can do the ca 125 test.

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yes, chinnureddy, you're right, The screening with CA 125 combined with vaginal USG in patients who are at intermediate risk of ovarian cancer ( family history of ovarian cancer)

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even though it is not sensitive enough we still have to do this test if there is a history of cancer

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thanks uterus,i remember reading this.

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now, what would you do if woman is at high risk (family cancer syndrome)?

[ArchivalUser]

if woman with high risk then do the B-hcg first ,then do the ultrasound,and the ca-125

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don't wait, perform prophilactic oophorectomy

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yes uterus you are right but conservative management should always be attempted before an oophorectomy is done

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yes chinnu, i just meant aggressive and radical management

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yes uterus,you are right