We offer state-of-the-art, affordable ovarian cancer screening. An investment of half an hour of your time will provide you with the reassurance you deserve.
Facts about Ovarian Cancer:
- One in 55 women in the US will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer
- Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death in all gynecological (pelvic) cancers - more than uterine, cervical, tubal, vaginal, and vulvar cancers combines
- Sadly claims the lives of 16,000 women yearly
- Usually diagnosed in the later stages, because standard women's annual exams and PAP smears do not detect early ovarian cancer
- Late stage ovarian cancer is rarely curable and treatments are extreme
- Early stage ovarian cancer cure rates and outlook are quite good, with less extreme treatmentsspan
- "....Transvaginal ultrasound screening is the most effective way to detect early state ovarian cancers and save lives." OV-Care Program in Lexington
Factors that Increase Risk for Ovarian Cancer:
- First degree relative with ovarian cancer
- Age 50 or older
- Obesity
- Never having children
- Prior use of fertility medication
- Personal history of breast or colon cancer
- History of elevated Ca-125 (cancer) blood test
However, remember that the majority of women with ovarian cancer have no prior family history or other risk factors for ovarian cancer. 30% of new cases are between 35 and 50 years of age, and ANY woman (regardless of risk factors) has a 1 in 55 lifetime risk for ovarian cancer.
Our Program:
- A 20-30 minute visit which will include a full ovarian and breast cancer risk assessment
- The Transvaginal Ultrasound (TVU) is simple and comfortable. No full bladder is required, and if feel comparable to the insertion of a tampon.
- You receive a full written report with an explanation for you and your primary care physician or gynecologist
- If indicated, a Ca-125 blood test is separate and performed by any quality reference lab of your choice
- Dr. Armstrong will make the appropriate recommendations for follow-up screening intervals
For more information about Ovarian Cancer, click on the following website: med.yale.edu/obgyn/oncology/ovarian_cancer.html
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