An Early Detection Ovarian Cancer Test Has Been Developed
Researchers from the USC Norris Cancer Center have developed a test system that utilizes a blood sample to distinguish malignant formations in the pelvic area from benign ones, even before the cancer moves to a dangerous stage.
Dr. Natalie
The earlier the better
High-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC) is the most common type of ovarian cancer. It develops slowly and asymptomatically, so it often takes years to be detected. Because of this, 85 % of women are already beyond stage I at the time of diagnosis, which significantly reduces the chances of a favorable outcome. Until now, there have been no effective ways to detect the disease at the initial stage, as biopsy is not a diagnostic method for this type of cancer.
Targeted approach
The OvaPrint test utilizes liquid biopsy, a promising new way to detect the early stages of various types of cancer. Preclinical results published in the October 2023 issue of Clinical Cancer Research show that this simple test can dete...
Premium Content
This article contains exclusive premium content. Get full access to expert health insights, personalized recommendations, and much more with Ornament Health.
Full Articles
Access all expert articles
Health Tracking
Track your health metrics
Test Results
Store and analyze test results
Start your health journey today