Surgery vs. screening: the fight to stop ovarian cancer before it starts
NCT ID NCT00043472
Summary
This study aimed to find the best way to prevent ovarian cancer in women at high genetic risk. It compared two approaches: preventive surgery to remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes, or close monitoring with a special blood test (CA-125) and ultrasounds. Researchers followed women who chose one of these paths to see which was more effective at catching or preventing cancer early and how each choice affected their quality of life.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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