Ovarian cancer think tank: An overview of the current status of ovarian cancer screening and recommendations for future directions
Julia Dexter, Lindsay W. Brubaker, Benjamin G. Bitler, Barbara A. Goff, Usha Menon, Katherine Moore, Karthik M. Sundaram, Christine Walsh, Saketh R. Guntupalli, Kian Behbakht
Abstract
Early diagnosis and screening of ovarian cancer remain significant challenges to improving patient outcomes. There is an urgent need to implement both established and modern strategies to address the "early detection" conundrum, especially as new research continues to uncover the complexities of the disease. The discussion provided is the result of a unique research conference focused on reviewing early detection modalities and providing insight into future approaches.
Topics & Concepts
Ovarian cancerMedicineModalitiesCancerDiseaseIntensive care medicineMedical physicsPathologyInternal medicineSocial scienceSociologyOvarian cancer diagnosis and treatmentPARP inhibition in cancer therapyBRCA gene mutations in cancer